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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

THE EFFECTUAL FAITH

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THE EFFECTUAL FAITH: THE FAITH THAT WORKS – IS BY ACTING CORRESPONDINGLY ON YOUR BELIEVE OF GOD’S WORD! 

“My son, give ATTENTION to MY WORDS; INCLINE YOUR EAR TO MY SAYINGS. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. 23 Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life” Proverbs 4:20-23/NKJV 

Faith in the WORD or the SAYINGS of God makes all the difference. FAITH is ACTING correspondingly on your BELIEVE on and in the WORD – the SAYINGS of God. FAITH is not BELIEVE and there’s no FAITH at work until you ACT on that which you BELIEVE of God. Meaning NO ACTING ON THE WORD, NO FAITH, hence NO RESULTS! 

Faith is the only legal and vital tender to obtain from the Father God. Any other process or means is illegal, counterfeit and criminal. FAITH IS NOT A DOCTRINE or CREED or DOGMAS or PHILOSOPHY or TRADITION or CULTURE. It’s not an assumption or presumption. It’s ACTING on trust in God’s Word or sayings without an iota of doubt or disbelief. 

If you BELIEVE and don’t ACT on it, you’ve not endorsed FAITH. If you confess or declare as religion enjoins us and you don’t act accordingly, there’s no faith and you receive not from God. You may receive from men, but not from God. 

The FAITH that WORKS and that’s effectual – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the faith communicated in hope. Hence communicate your faith in hope, as it’s written: 

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

Also, the FAITH that WORKS and that’s effectual – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the faith communicated in hope through love as it’s written:  

“. . . But FAITH which WORKS by LOVE” Galatians 5:6. 

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 1:4-6. 

“But without FAITH (acting on what you believe of God’s WORD) it is impossible to PLEASE (receive answers from) Him (God), for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” Hebrews 11:6/Emphasis mine. 

Further Scriptural Read – Hebrews 11:1-3; Habakkuk 2:4; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Romans 14:23; Proverbs 4:20-23; 1 Corinthians 13. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises that true faith is not just a mental assent or passive belief, but an active trust in God’s Word that leads to action. It’s about acting on what you believe about God’s Word, without doubt or disbelief. 

Key Points 

  • Faith is acting correspondingly on your believe of God’s Word (Proverbs 4:20-23). 
  • Faith is not just believing, it’s acting on what you believe (Hebrews 11:6). 
  • Faith is the only legal and vital tender to obtain from God (Hebrews 11:6). 
  • Faith is not a doctrine, creed, or dogma, but acting on trust in God’s Word. 
  • The faith that works is communicated in hope (Hebrews 11:1) and through love (Galatians 5:6). 

Scriptural Emphasis 

  • References Proverbs 4:20-23, Hebrews 11:1, 6, Galatians 5:6, and Philemon 1:4-6, highlighting the importance of acting on faith, and communicating faith in hope and love. 

Main Takeaways 

  • Faith without action is no faith at all. 
  • Acting on God’s Word is the key to receiving from God. 
  • Faith is effective when communicated in hope and love. 
  • True faith is a vital, active, and effectual force that produces results. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

AFD JUNE 2026

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WELCOME TO MONTH JUNE 2026: THE MONTH ENTITLED TO – “HAVE FAITH IN GOD” – IN CHRIST JESUS!

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

“. . . 28 And when He had come into the house, the blind men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, “Do you BELIEVE that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” 29 Then He touched their eyes, saying, “ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH LET IT BE [BECOME] TO YOU” . . .” Matthew 9:28-29 [27-31]/NKJV. 

Shalom Beloved of God! Welcome to Month June 2026!! And Kingdom greetings, in the gracious and graceful name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen.!!! 

I graciously welcome you to Month June, the Month to “HAVE FAITH IN GOD”, which is “About Becoming What You BELIEVE Of God In Christ Jesus Stead, In The Grace”. I’m praying that as you receive this writ, all things have come under your foot and control, and you are taking charge of your circumstances, to enable you do life and live godly in the grace effortlessly; and in enjoying to serve our God in Christ Jesus through the Holy Spirit, by His WORD, acceptably, and worship Him worthily; and without sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation, in the love, that gives us such freedom beyond words and terms, in human comprehension.  

The essence of the Month June Theme – “HAVE FAITH IN GOD”, is to help the believing one of God in Christ Jesus, not to have faith in an abstract, rather, to be able to have and exercise faith, in the living, good and faithful, true and sure God; just as the theme essences is “ABOUT BECOMING WHAT YOU BELIEVE OF GOD” in Christ Jesus stead in the grace. 

So, what then is an ABSTRACT to begin with? 

  • To consider a concept without thinking of a specific example – consider abstractly or theoretically. 
  • Having a context or concept that is existing only in the mind – separated from embodiment. 
  • Having a context or concept that is not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature. 
  • Dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention. 
  • Having a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance. 
  • Having a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory. 

And in course of the enabling grace giving to me in many encounters of my personal relationship and fellowship with God and His precious people, I have come to know and understand that most people tend to claim to know and have a context and concept to HAVE FAITH IN GOD; but in reality, they can’t actually articulate to enact and authenticate that Faith, to enable them to practically make their knowledge and understanding, to make that Faith acclaimed, tangible in order to BECOME their reality in the faith, in the grace, in Christ Jesus stead. 

Therefore, to HAVE FAITH IN GOD in context, is to have faith in His WORD in Christ Jesus for a start, by whom we are bestowed access and wholeness to His presence in fellowship to enjoy the relationship of His being, through and through, as our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ, who is and was both man and God in humanity for our sake. [Hebrews 2:14-15; Acts 4:22; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 12:2; Hebrews 1:1-4]. 

And it’s on this foundation that we can communicate effectively – to be results-oriented and productive to every of our act of doing life and living godly in the grace. More so, we can be overcomers, triumphant, victorious and more than conquerors over the world system, that’s stirring on our faces by the act to “HAVE FAITH IN GOD” in Christ Jesus stead as written: 

“That the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the ACKNOWLEDGING of every GOOD THING which is IN you IN Christ Jesus” Philemon 1:6. 

“For whatever is born of God OVERCOMES the world. And this is the VICTORY that has OVERCOME THE WORLD—our FAITH. [5] Who is he who OVERCOMES THE WORLD, but he who BELIEVES that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:4-5. 

And to HAVE FAITH IN GOD, you must BELIEVE first, because BELIEVE is passive, and it’s to conceive and be pregnant with the WORD, to enable FAITH to be activated upon it. For Faith is active, hence Faith is acting correspondingly upon the believe word of God in context, in the grace accordingly. 

“. . . 28 And when He had come into the house, the blind men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, “Do you BELIEVE that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” 29 Then He touched their eyes, saying, “ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH LET IT BE [BECOME] TO YOU” . . .” Matthew 9:28-29 [27-31]/NKJV. 

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. Thus, it indicates how by Having Faith in God in Christ Jesus, God wants us to THRIVE instead of SURVIVE, and to live in His BLESSEDNESS while fulfilling His PURPOSE in us MEANINGFULLY, in all of 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]. And you can only be able to follow the set plan of God in the grace when you “HAVE FAITH IN GOD” in the grace in Christ Jesus stead.  

It’s my earnest desires that in the course of this month writings and by other format of preaching and teaching, to expatiate in expository why you have to “HAVE FAITH IN GOD” and make it tangible to your reality, instead of living in abstract in the mind while thinking that’s Faith in God in Christ Jesus stead. 

Do have an awesome Month June, and BECOME as you BELIEVE of God’s WORD in context, through FAITH in acknowledging what God has done in you, doing in you and doing through you, by the WORD and the BLESSED Holy Spirit, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

Blessed regards in God’s BLESSEDNESS in the grace.  

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH READING IN CONTEXT: 

“Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. 13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. 14 In response Jesus said to it, “Let no one eat fruit from you ever again.” And His disciples heard it . . . 20 Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter, remembering, said to Him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away.” 22 So Jesus answered and said to them, “HAVE FAITH IN GOD. 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart [Human Spirit], but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. 24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, BELIEVE that you receive them, and you will have them” Mark 11:12-14, 20-24/NKJV. 

“When Jesus departed from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, “Son of David, have mercy on us!” 28 And when He had come into the house, the blind men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, “Do you BELIEVE that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” 29 Then He touched their eyes, saying, “ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH LET IT BE [BECOME] TO YOU.” 30 And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, saying, “See that no one knows it.” 31 But when they had departed, they spread the news about Him in all that country” Matthew 9:27-31/NKJV. 

“Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY HIS FAITH” Habakkuk 2:4 [Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38]/NKJV. 

“But what does it say? “The WORD is near you, in your mouth and in your heart [spirit-being]” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and BELIEVE in your heart [spirit-being] that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart [spirit-being] one BELIEVES unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, “Whoever BELIEVES on Him will not be put to shame.” 12 For there is no DISTINCTION between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is RICH TO ALL who call upon Him. 13 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved” Romans 10:8-13/NKJV. 

“Now FAITH is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By FAITH we understand that the worlds were framed by THE WORD of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible . . . 6 But without FAITH it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” Hebrews 11:1-3, 6/NKJV. 

“O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified? 2 This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or BY THE HEARING OF FAITH? 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh? 4 Have you suffered so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? 5 Therefore He who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does He do it by the works of the law, or BY THE HEARING OF FAITH?— 6 just as Abraham “BELIEVED God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” 7 Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of Abraham. 8 And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would JUSTIFY the Gentiles by FAITH, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, “IN YOU ALL THE NATIONS SHALL BE BLESSED.” 9 So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham” Galatians 3:1-9/NKJV 

SUMMARY: 

The message welcomes readers to June 2026, themed “HAVE FAITH IN GOD”, encouraging believers to focus on having faith in a living, good, faithful, true, and sure God, rather than an abstract concept. 

The Essence of the Theme 

The theme is about becoming what you believe of God in Christ Jesus, in the grace. It’s about aligning with God’s nature and character, through faith in Christ Jesus. The goal is to help believers move from having faith in an abstract concept to exercising faith in a real, living God. 

What is Abstract Faith? 

Abstract faith is having a concept or idea without practical application or embodiment. It’s having faith in something that exists only in the mind, without tangible reality. 

The Importance of Faith in God 

Faith in God is not just a mental assent, but a living, active, and practical trust in God’s Word and character. It’s about believing in God’s goodness, faithfulness, and promises, and acting accordingly. 

Key Scriptures 

The message highlights several scriptures, including Mark 11:22, Matthew 9:28-29, and Hebrews 11:1-3, emphasising the importance of faith in God and the power of believing in God’s Word. 

The Power of Believing 

Believing is passive, while faith is active. When we believe, we conceive and become pregnant with God’s Word, and faith is activated to bring it to pass. 

June: A Month of Fulfillment 

June represents fullness of life, fulfillment of desires, and vitality. It’s a month to thrive, not just survive, and to live in God’s blessedness while fulfilling His purpose. 

Call to Action 

The message encourages readers to engage with God’s Word, follow His plan, and exercise faith in God, to experience the fullness of life and fulfillment of desires. 

Main Takeaways 

  • Have faith in God, not an abstract concept 
  • Believe in God’s Word and character 
  • Faith is active, not just mental assent 
  • Align with God’s nature and character 
  • Expect fulfillment and vitality in June and beyond 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

JUNE 2026 THEME – “HAVE FAITH IN GOD” 

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JUNE 2026 THEME – “HAVE FAITH IN GOD”: THE NEED TO “HAVE FAITH IN GOD” IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD! 

“God is FAITHFUL [He is reliable, trustworthy and ever true to His promise—He can be depended on], and through Him you were called into FELLOWSHIP with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord” 1 Corinthians 1:9/Amplified. 

To “HAVE FAITH IN GOD” is to trust in God’s faithfulness to Himself, reflecting His nature faithfulness through the grace in Christ Jesus stead. Our God is FAITHFUL – that is His NATURE. He’s a God of FAITHFULNESS – He lives within Himself – His NATURE – being FAITHFUL in FAITHFULNESS in the grace. And as such, in achieving life’s goals with God in Christ Jesus stead, it would be great for you to look at the nature of God regarding FAITHFULNESS as found of Him. And having Faith in God as a Faithful God gives the leverage in doing life and living godly in the grace. And it also encompasses God’s faithfulness to keep to His promises and covenant TO you in Christ Jesus stead, in the grace.  

“FAITHFUL and ABSOLUTELY TRUSTWORTHY is He who is CALLING you [to Himself for your salvation], and He will do it [He will FULFILL His call by making you holy, guarding you, watching over you, and protecting you as His own]” 1 Thessalonians 5:24/Amplified. 

“Let us seize and hold tightly the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is RELIABLE and TRUSTWORTHY and FAITHFUL [to His word]” Hebrews 10:23/Amplified. 

“I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy FAITHFULNESS to all generations. 2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy FAITHFULNESS shalt thou establish in the very heavens. 3 I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, 4 thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah. 5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord: thy FAITHFULNESS also in the congregation of the saints . . .” Psalms 89:1-52. 

There’s the need to note this importantly, that God DOES not have direct promises or covenant as some would like to proclaim WITH us; but He DOES have direct promises or covenant TO us and FOR us IN Christ Jesus stead. Meaning, that God DOES have promises and covenant WITH Jesus Christ, on our behalf in the grace. This highlights the IMPORTANCE of having FAITH IN Christ Jesus toward the Father God, from whom ALL BLESSEDNESS comes, as Christ Jesus is the embodiment of our redemption rights and privileges in the grace. So, when we talk about God’s covenants and promises, they ARE NOT DIRECTLY with us, but with Jesus, on our behalf, to us, in the grace. This understanding is key, as seen in the book of Philemon and other New Testament Scriptures, emphasising faith toward God in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“That the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become effectual by the ACKNOWLEDGING of EVERY GOOD THING which is IN you IN Christ Jesus” Philemon 1:6. 

“How I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house, 21 testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, REPENTANCE toward God and FAITH toward our Lord Jesus Christ” Acts 20:20-21/NKJV. 

“But as God is FAITHFUL, our word to you was not Yes and No. 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was PREACHED among you by us—by me, Silvanus, and Timothy—was not Yes and No, but in Him was YES. 20 For all the PROMISES of God in Him are YES, and in Him AMEN, to the glory of God through us. 21 Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, 22 who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee” 2 Corinthians 1:18-22/NKJV. 

Here are some attributes of God in His faithful nature and faithfulness; this is to enable us see the reason and gracious essence to “HAVE FAITH IN GOD” as in this writ context but not limited to: 

  1. God is FAITHFUL to Himself. 2 Timothy 2:13. 
  2. God is FAITHFUL to His Word and promises. Hebrews 10:23. 
  3. God is FAITHFUL to His relationship. 1 Corinthians 1:9; Hebrews 8:28-30. 
  4. God is FAITHFUL to forgive. 1 John 1:9 (5-10). 
  5. God is FAITHFUL in agreement. Deuteronomy 7:9. 
  6. God is FAITHFUL to establish and deliver. 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Thessalonians 3:3. 
  7. God is FAITHFUL to accomplish His part in the assignment that He gives to us. 1 Thessalonians 5:24. 
  8. God is the/a FAITHFUL creator. 1 Peter 4:19. 

God is FAITHFUL, and His FAITHFULNESS is ever sure and true as in the Holy Writ. You need to take time to search the scriptures and find God everywhere therein. So, I encourage you to kindly read the HOLY BIBLE to know more of Him, in being faithful and how to walk in faith as shown in scriptures like:  

“You SEARCH the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which TESTIFY of Me” John 5:39/NKJV. 

“Jesus answered and said to them, “You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God” Matthew 22:29/NKJV. 

“Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and SEARCHED the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. 12 Therefore many of them believed, and also not a few of the Greeks, prominent women as well as men” Acts 17:10-13. 

One thing is certain in life and that is – LIKE BEGAT LIKE. A tree doesn’t give birth to an animal or mammal. A Lion doesn’t give birth to a Leopard, nor a Goat give birth to a Sheep even in their proximity of likeness or characteristics. And our God of godliness, wants His redeemed children of godliness to do life and live godly in the grace in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“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” 2 Peter 1:2-4. 

One need to know full well that we are the offspring of God, the sheep of His pasture according to the Scriptures – [[Acts 17:24-29; Psalms 100:3; 1 John 4:17-18); (John 10:34-35; Psalms 82:6; Genesis 3:5)]. It then means that we can live a FAITHFUL life and achieve good successes with God when we dare. The other reason that we can achieve success is because we are the seed of Abraham – who was FAITHFUL and prospered when he dares. The same grace is available to us today despite our challenges to be FAITHFUL and to prosper in Christ Jesus stead. 2 Peter 1:2-4; Galatians 3:6-9, 13-14, 26-29. (See Genesis 13:2; 24:1). 

Considering the above-mentioned nature of God in being FAITHFUL, you can bank on His FAITHFULNESS in His grace and BLESSEDNESS; this will give you the enabling leverage to abound the more, in sharing and partaking of His promises in the REDEMPTION DEED, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. And you can now have a reason to see the need to “HAVE FAITH IN GOD” in Christ Jesus stead, in the grace. 

Be Blessed accordingly. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH READING AND PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. 13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. 14 In response Jesus said to it, “Let no one eat fruit from you ever again.” And His disciples heard it . . . 20 Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter, remembering, said to Him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away.” 22 So Jesus answered and said to them, “HAVE FAITH IN GOD. 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart [Human Spirit], but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. 24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, BELIEVE that you receive them, and you will have them” Mark 11:12-14, 20-24/NKJV. 

“When Jesus departed from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, “Son of David, have mercy on us!” 28 And when He had come into the house, the blind men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, “Do you BELIEVE that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” 29 Then He touched their eyes, saying, “ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH LET IT BE [BECOME] TO YOU.” 30 And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, saying, “See that no one knows it.” 31 But when they had departed, they spread the news about Him in all that country” Matthew 9:27-31/NKJV. 

“Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY HIS FAITH” Habakkuk 2:4 [Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38]/NKJV. 

“But what does it say? “The WORD is near you, in your mouth and in your heart [spirit-being]” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and BELIEVE in your heart [spirit-being] that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart [spirit-being] one BELIEVES unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, “Whoever BELIEVES on Him will not be put to shame.” 12 For there is no DISTINCTION between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is RICH TO ALL who call upon Him. 13 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved” Romans 10:8-13/NKJV. 

“Now FAITH is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By FAITH we understand that the worlds were framed by THE WORD of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible . . . 6 But without FAITH it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” Hebrews 11:1-3, 6/NKJV. 

“O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified? 2 This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or BY THE HEARING OF FAITH? 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh? 4 Have you suffered so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? 5 Therefore He who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does He do it by the works of the law, or BY THE HEARING OF FAITH?— 6 just as Abraham “BELIEVED God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” 7 Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of Abraham. 8 And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would JUSTIFY the Gentiles by FAITH, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, “IN YOU ALL THE NATIONS SHALL BE BLESSED.” 9 So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham” Galatians 3:1-9/NKJV 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of having faith in God, specifically in Christ Jesus, and trusting in His faithfulness. It highlights God’s nature as faithful, trustworthy, and true to His promises. 

God’s Faithfulness 

God is faithful to Himself, His Word, His relationships, and His promises. He keeps His covenants and is reliable, trustworthy, and true. His faithfulness is the foundation for believers to have faith in Him. 

The Need to Have Faith in God 

Having faith in God means trusting in His faithfulness and reflecting His nature. It’s about believing in God’s goodness, promises, and character, and acting accordingly. This faith is not abstract but practical and living. 

Key Scriptures 

The message references several scriptures, including 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Hebrews 10:23, and Psalms 89:1-5, emphasising God’s faithfulness and promises. 

Attributes of God’s Faithfulness 

Some attributes of God’s faithfulness mentioned includes: 

  • God is faithful to Himself (2 Timothy 2:13) 
  • God is faithful to His Word and promises (Hebrews 10:23) 
  • God is faithful to His relationships (1 Corinthians 1:9; Hebrews 8:28-30) 
  • God is faithful to forgive (1 John 1:9) 
  • God is faithful in agreement (Deuteronomy 7:9) 
  • God is faithful to establish and deliver (1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Thessalonians 3:3) 

The Importance of Searching the Scriptures 

The message encourages readers to search the Scriptures to know God and His faithfulness, citing John 5:39, Matthew 22:29, and Acts 17:10-13. 

Like Begets Like 

The message notes that believers are offspring of God and should reflect His nature, living godly lives in the grace. As Abraham was faithful and prospered, believers can also achieve success by being faithful. 

Main Takeaways 

  • God is faithful and true to His promises 
  • Have faith in God, trusting in His faithfulness 
  • Search the Scriptures to know God and His faithfulness 
  • Reflect God’s nature and live godly lives 
  • Believe in God’s goodness and promises 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

BEING RAISED TO BECOME IN GROWTH 

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BEING RAISED TO BECOME IN GROWTH: THAT’S THE PATH OF MATURED, SPIRITED HEARTED LIFE! 

“If You Are Not RAISED, You Will Soon Be ERASED Out Of The RACE” – Rev Dr Favour Adeshina 

“But GROW [spiritually MATURE] in the GRACE and KNOWLEDGE of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen” 2 Peter 3:18 Amplified. 

You are either RAISED to BECOME in GROWTH or you just GREW and GROWN to BECOME without being RAISED to MATURITY – and it’s this difference that makes the impact in life. A MATURED spirited HEARTED person is the result of being RAISED in GROWTH. It’s a cause for HUMILITY that brings about EXALTATION.  Otherwise, pride, arrogance, immaturity, and limitations traces show up because there was no cultivation – of being RAISED to MATURITY in GROWTH. 

 Hence, you can see a grown adult by age and size, still lacking the ADULTHOOD principles of ACCOUNTABILITY and RESPONSIBILITY in places of expectations, because POSITIONS test will reveal and bring forth the TRUE NATURE in CHARACTER and MATURITY.  

You see these effect manifesting in places of opportunities like: Governance, Marital Relationships, Career Opportunities, Workplace Positions and Inter-Job Relationships, Leadership Positions, Ministerial etiquette and Conduct tests, Family Relationships and more. Maturity is not just about growing, but about being raised to become more. 

Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord, was BORN as a CHILD, but as a SON, He was MADE to BECOME what He’s to us. He did not just GROW, He submitted Himself to be RAISED through learning and obedience to the necessary guidance for His EXALTATION. Luke 2:44-52.  

Being RAISED, He was MADE to BECOME to fulfil PURPOSE. Being MADE as a son, He was GIVEN for our REDEMPTION, fulfilling the cause and purpose for which He came into the world. That’s what stands Him out from all.  

Trace His path on earth with God, His natural parents and dealings with others in Ministry. For thirty years, He submitted Himself to be RAISED to GROW and MATURE for the CALLED PURPOSE. Being MADE and ready, He was GIVEN for the undeniable gracious and graceful three and a half years Ministry, fulfilling His given cause and eternal purpose on the earth. Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 1:41-52. 

There’s no great person that have outlasted the history of his time who just GREW without being RAISED to BECOME in GROWTH. The great and envied sustainable people with courtesy in character were raised by many factors of life that came their way, making them become the envy of others, epitome of trust, confidence, and history. Hence, you see in them humility, diligence, faithfulness, service, sacrifice, responsibility, accountability and dedication to their causes and purposes. Unlike some who lack the matured hearted growth of being raised and are full of arrogance, pride, selfishness, wickedness, immaturity, controversy and such like immature childish behaviour – no matter their attainments in life. 

Are you RAISED in GROWTH to BECOME? Are you being RAISED to BECOME in GROWTH? Or did you just GROW to BECOME without being RAISED in GROWTH?  

You need to take a purse and think through which and where you belong momentarily. You need to watch your track and path of life – that will tell you WHAT YOU ARE, WHERE YOU ARE, and WHAT YOU MAY LIKELY BE or HAD BECOME. 

 It’s WORTH being RAISED to BECOME in life and godliness. It’s wise to SUBMIT for GUIDANCE, TUTORING, MENTORING, and more, to be RAISED as you GROW in life and grace, in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead.  

It will pay up greater dividend if you are HUMBLE enough in it. Being raised saves you from PRIDE that GOES before a FALL and STUPIDITY – 1 Peter 5:5-6; James 4:7-10. 

IS WORTH BEING RAISED IN GROWTH TO BECOME IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD. AMEN. 

BE BLESSED. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“But the PATH of the JUST (RIGHTEOUS) is as the shining light, that SHINES MORE AND MORE unto the PERFECT (DAWN) day.” Proverbs 4:18 (Emphasis Mine). 

“Likewise you YOUNGER people, submit yourselves to your ELDERS. Yes, all of you be SUBMISSIVE to one another, and be clothed with HUMILITY, for “God RESISTS THE PROUD, But GIVES GRACE to the HUMBLE. 6 HUMBLE yourselves therefore UNDER the mighty hand of God, that he may EXALT you in due time” 1 Peter 5:5-6. 

“SUBMIT yourselves therefore to God. RESIST the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 DRAW NIGH to God, and he will DRAW NIGH to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10 HUMBLE yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall LIFT you up” James 4:7-10. 

“Let this MIND be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 but MADE himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a SERVANT, and was MADE in the likeness of men: 8 and being found in fashion as a man, he HUMBLED himself, and became OBEDIENT unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath HIGHLY EXALTED him, and GIVEN him a name which is ABOVE every name: 10 that at the NAME of Jesus every KNEE should BOW, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 and that every TONGUE should CONFESS that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” Philippians 2:5-11. 

“. . . 21 For even HEREUNTO were ye CALLED: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an EXAMPLE, that ye should FOLLOW his steps: 22 who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but COMMITTED himself to him that JUDGETH righteously . . .” 1Peter 2:1-25. 

“Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are DULL of hearing. 12 For when for the time ye OUGHT to be teachers, ye have need that one TEACH you again which be the FIRST PRINCIPLES of the oracles of God; and are BECOME such as have NEED of milk, and not of STRONG meat. 13 For every one that useth milk is UNSKILFUL in the WORD of righteousness: for he is a BABE. 14 But STRONG MEAT belongeth to them that are of FULL age (MATURE, GROWN), even those who by reason of use have their SENSES exercised to DISCERN both good and evil” Hebrews 5:11-14 (Emphasis Mine). 

“By HUMILITY and the FEAR (REVERENTIAL FEAR) of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life” Proverbs 22:4 Emphasis Mine. 

“The FEAR of the Lord is the INSTRUCTION of wisdom; and before HONOUR is HUMILITY” Proverbs 15:33. 

“Before DESTRUCTION the HEART of man is HAUGHTY, and before HONOUR is HUMILITY” Proverbs 18:12. 

“Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, SITTING IN THE MIDST OF THE DOCTORS, BOTH HEARING THEM, AND ASKING THEM QUESTIONS. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his UNDERSTANDING and ANSWERS. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? WIST YE NOT THAT I MUST BE ABOUT MY FATHER’S BUSINESS? 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. 52 And Jesus INCREASED in WISDOM and STATURE, and in FAVOUR with God and man” Luke 2:41-52. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of being raised to become in growth, highlighting the difference it makes in life. It’s about being raised to maturity, not just growing, but being transformed to fulfil purpose. 

Key Points 

  • Being raised in growth leads to maturity, humility, and exaltation. 
  • Without being raised, pride, arrogance, and immaturity show up. 
  • Jesus Christ submitted to being raised, grew, and matured to fulfil His purpose. 
  • Great people who outlasted their time were raised by life’s factors, showing humility, diligence, and faithfulness. 
  • Being raised saves from pride and stupidity (1 Peter 5:5-6; James 4:7-10). 

Questions to Reflect 

  • Are you raised in growth to become? 
  • Are you being raised to become in growth? 
  • Or did you just grow without being raised? 

Scriptural Emphasis 

The message references several scriptures, including Proverbs 4:18, 1 Peter 5:5-6, James 4:7-10, Philippians 2:5-11, and Luke 2:41-52, highlighting the importance of humility, submission, and being raised to maturity. 

Main Takeaways 

  • Being raised in growth is crucial for maturity and fulfilling purpose. 
  • Humility and submission are key to being raised. 
  • Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of being raised to fulfil purpose. 
  • Reflect on your path and consider being raised to become in growth. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

GROWING IN GRACE 

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GROWING IN GRACE: ENSURES GLOWING, REFRESHING AND REJUVENATING IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD! 

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

LIVING is GROWING; GROWING is blossoming, refreshing and rejuvenating –which means TRANSFORMING us from GLORY to GLORY into Christ’s likeness, image-personality and fullness of KNOWLEDGE. It is about us GLOWING into the FULLNESS of God’s enabling GRACE, to BECOMING Him in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

GROWING enhance your ability to THRIVE and REFRESH in all that pertains to LIFE and GODLINESS. Therefore, GROW IN GRACE that you might GLOW, REFRESH and REJUVENATE In CHRIST JESUS STEAD. Amen. 

Endeavour to GROW in GRACE, to GLOW, REFRESH and REJUVENATE in Christ Jesus stead; it should be a voice or phrase WITHIN us and overwhelming us daily in doing life and living godly. For life is only WORTH LIVING in God as we THRIVE in His GRACE in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

I PRAY that you GROW in God’s GRACE and BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead, to ensure you Glow, refresh and rejuvenate in Him. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“But we all, with open face BEHOLDING as in a glass the GLORY of the Lord, are CHANGED into the SAME IMAGE from GLORY to GLORY, even as by the Spirit of the Lord” 2 Corinthians 3:18. 

“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” 2 Peter 1:1-4. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises GROWING IN GRACE, ensuring we GLOW, REFRESH, and REJUVENATE in Christ Jesus. Growing in grace transforms us from GLORY to GLORY into Christ’s likeness (2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Peter 3:18). 

Key points include: 

  • LIVING is GROWING; GROWING is blossoming and transforming us into Christ’s image. 
  • God’s enabling GRACE helps us BECOME like Him in Christ Jesus. 
  • GROWING IN GRACE enhances ability to THRIVE and REFRESH in LIFE and GODLINESS. 
  • We should endeavour to GROW in GRACE, making it a daily voice within us. 
  • Life is WORTH LIVING in God as we THRIVE in His GRACE. 

The message references: 

  • 2 Peter 3:18 (grow in GRACE and KNOWLEDGE) 
  • 2 Corinthians 3:18 (transformed from GLORY to GLORY) 
  • 2 Peter 1:1-4 (GRACE and PEACE through KNOWLEDGE of God) 

The call is to GROW in GRACE, GLOW, REFRESH, and REJUVENATE in Christ Jesus. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

IT’S BIBLE STUDY TIME ON FRUITFULNESS

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IT’S BIBLE STUDY TIME ON FRUITFULNESS: A SCRIPTURAL INSIGHT ON – SPIRITUAL FRUIT BEARING! 

God desires FRUITFULNESS for all His children. Unfruitfulness is not of God. God is a thriving and blossoming God and delights to see His own walk and live in this covenant right of bearing fruit. 

Spiritual growth and fruitfulness prove our connection with God’s Spirit – with dedication and devotion. Being Born Again and Spirit-filled isn’t just biblical; it’s essential for spiritual growth and development. God hates stagnancy. It’s either we are HOT or COLD, not LUKEWARM with God – Revelations 3:15-16. For this reason, Jesus cursed the blossoming fig tree for having no fruit; and there’s scriptural woe on any, who stays at ease in Zion, the Church of God – Mark 11:12-14, 20-21; Amos 6:1, Hebrews 12:22-24. 

God promised to give every single grass in the field the needed rain for fruitfulness – Zechariah 10:1. God pours out His Spirit upon His Children so they would be fruitful. I encourage you to take advantage of this great God given opportunity, in fulfilling prophecy as written – Joel 2:28-30; Acts 1:8; Luke 24:49. 

It is a great blemish to remain unfruitful in Zion, the Church of God – Isaiah 4:1; Genesis 29:32; 1 Samuel 1:6; Obadiah 1:17; Hebrews 12:22-24. 

This study reminds us of the necessity to bear fruit as God’s heritage, not just any fruit, but fruit reflecting God’s image and likeness. 

The full PDF printable study is by clicking the link for your perusal:  

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

Be Blessed as you make time to get through the study for your own fruitfulness in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHT WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. 9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. 10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. 11 “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. 12 This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. 14 You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. 17 These things I command you, that you love one another” John 15:1-17/NKJV. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises God’s desire for FRUITFULNESS in His children. Unfruitfulness is not of God; He’s a thriving and blossoming God. Spiritual growth and fruitfulness prove our connection with God’s Spirit, requiring dedication and devotion. Being Born Again and Spirit-filled is essential for growth. 

Key points include: 

  • God hates stagnancy; it’s either we’re HOT or COLD, not LUKEWARM (Revelations 3:15-16). 
  • Jesus cursed the fig tree for lacking fruit (Mark 11:12-14, 20-21); woe to those at ease in Zion (Amos 6:1, Hebrews 12:22-24). 
  • God promises rain for fruitfulness (Zechariah 10:1) and pours out His Spirit for fruitfulness. 
  • Remaining unfruitful in Zion is a great blemish. 
  • We must bear fruit reflecting God’s image and likeness. 

The message encourages tapping into God’s Spirit for fruitfulness, fulfilling prophecy (Joel 2:28-30, Acts 1:8, Luke 24:49). John 15:1-17 is referenced, highlighting abiding in Christ for fruitfulness. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI