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GOD’S POWER AND GRACE THROUGH AGAPE LOVE 

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GOD’S POWER AND GRACE THROUGH AGAPE LOVE: IT’S GOD’S VITALITY FOR ONE TO WIN AND TRIUMPH IN LIFE AND GODLY LIVING! 

“And when they had PRAYED, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all FILLED with the Holy Ghost, and they spake THE WORD of God with BOLDNESS . . . 33 And with GREAT POWER gave the apostles WITNESS of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and GREAT GRACE was upon them all” Acts 4:31, 33. 

God’s love – AGAPE, it’s the vitality you need to do life and live through any phase of human endeavours by FAITH. The reason being that the LOVE of God is SHED abundantly and lavishly spread abroad in our HEARTS [the human spirit] by the Holy Ghost, and it’s not of our head else it’s PERVERSION; and God has COMMENDED His LOVE toward us in Christ Jesus, which is makes it awesome and graciously gracious. 

“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. 

As you kick starts life demands today, being another opportunity to THRIVE and not SURVIVE, if you can start LOVING genuinely from the stagnation and famine that you’ve been in God’s AGAPE love, you can then experience the working POWER and GRACE of God that enhances your FAITH to win and triumph in life. For the POWER is too FUNCTION while the GRACE is to make you BECOME of God in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

Herein are some SCRIPTURAL VITALITY OF LOVE for your perusal. Meditate and be blessed: 

Love gives power of initiative, is a giver, sacrificial: John 3:16-17. 

Love is the royal law for the redeemed who are a royal priesthood – kings & priests unto God: James 2:8; Revelation 5:9-10; 1 Peter 2:5, 9. 

Love works no ill to self or others and it’s the fulfilment of all God’s commands: Romans 13:8, 10. 

There is no hypocrisy or dissemination in love. It sees people through in life and not through people: Romans 12:9 –11; Philippians 2:3-4. 

There’s NO fear in love: 1 John 4:17–18. 

Love is the greatest gift in ranking: 1 Corinthians 13:13. 

Love is the end of all commandments and above all things: 1 Peter 4:7–9. 

Love is the bond of perfection (maturity, completeness): Colossians 3:12–14. 

Love is the excellent way to enhance and manifest the Ministerial and Spiritual gifts; and Character (Fruit) gifts of the Holy Spirit: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, 31 – 13:1-13; Ephesians 4:7-16; Galatians 5:13, 22-25. 

Love restores the weak ones back to Faith not an accuser: Galatians 6:1; John 8:1-11; John 4. 

Love is the most excellent way to excel and to have overflowing life: 1 Corinthians 12:31. 

Love is considerate: John 15:13. 

Love is patient, kind, not boastful or arrogant, not selfish and keeps record of no wrong and more: 1 Corinthians 13. 

Love forgives and does not offend: Psalm 119:165. 

Love edifies – builds. 1 Corinthians 8:1–3. 

Love overlooks a multitude of sins: Proverbs 10:12, 1 Peter 4:8, John 3:16. 

Know full well that living in LOVE through the Holy Spirit of LOVE – makes all the difference in doing life and living godly in the grace. 

Blessed regards in God’s BLESSEDNESS. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“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. 

“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. 

“Hereby PERCEIVE we the LOVE of God, because he LAID DOWN his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren” 1 John 3:16. 

“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. 17 Herein is our LOVE MADE PERFECT, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: BECAUSE AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD. 18 There is NO FEAR IN LOVE; but PERFECT LOVE casteth out fear: because FEAR HATH TORMENT. He that feareth is not MADE perfect in love” 1 John 4:8, 16-18. 

Further Scriptural Reading Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

TOUGH TIMES NEVER LAST FOR EVER 

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TOUGH TIMES NEVER LAST FOR EVER: THE TOUGH IN FAITH WILL ALWAYS KEEP ON KEEPING ON – EVEN WHEN ALL THINGS COMES TO A HALT! 

“Dear brothers, is your life FULL OF DIFFICULTIES and TEMPTATIONS? Then be HAPPY, 3 for when the way is ROUGH, your PATIENCE has a chance to GROW. 4 So let it GROW, and don’t try to SQUIRM OUT of your problems. For when your PATIENCE is finally in FULL BLOOM, then you will be READY for anything, STRONG IN CHARACTER, FULL AND COMPLETE” James 1:2-4/Living Bible [TLB]. 

Sometimes doing life by the book and doing the right things as expected in all goodness, may seem unfair in some or many occasions. And when the expected results don’t come, the good decisions that one has made, or is to make, in order to accomplish the intended plans, purposes and pursuits can seem unfounded or elusive. I know the feeling and understand such circumstances. And if that’s your circumstances, God this:  God is good and faithful, true and sure to answer you in all MATTERS in His grace and BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

More so, God is a good arranger, organiser, and is awesome in His goodness, to make all things – the easy and the challenging [difficult], the good and the bad times – work together for our good in His plan, purpose and pursuit, as we ponder over His WORD in our good and bad times, He ensures the effectual working of His assured WORD on our behalf in His grace in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

“And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] CAUSES ALL THINGS to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose” Romans 8:28/[Ephesians 1:10-11/Amplified]. 

“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it DAY and NIGHT, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be successful” Joshua 1:8/Amplified. 

However, no matter how unfair doing life and doing the right things may seem to you today, know full well that God will eventually meet you at the point of you need. FOR TOUGH TIMES NEVER LAST FOREVER. And as long as you keep on keeping up in Faith, and as one with a trusting spirit in God’s faithfulness and to His promises, there is going to be an ANSWER. For being steadfast, diligent, and patient in the grace through faith, God will cause you to have access to our promised inheritance in Him. 

“For God is not UNRIGHTEOUS [UNFAITHFUL, UNGRATEFUL] 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/Emphasis Mine. 

There is the need to know full well and be assured, that every challenge has an appointed time. That is to say, there is an end-game time and date set to it under the sun, no matter how long it lasts or stays. The Holy Writ indicates that – that the expectation of the one who keeps on keeping up to maintain a right standing with God in trial times will not be cut off, as written: 

“For SURELY there is an END; and thine EXPECTATION shall not be CUT OFF” Proverbs 23:8. 

When you ARE assured and insured as the Patriarch Abraham in God’s faithfulness to His promises, there will be hope against hope, and your tough times will never last forever; more so, God’s divine intervention will cause all things to work together for your good, your happiness, and peace. So did God with His promise to Abraham. All things eventually came together for a perfect, complete and whole answer to all expectations of God.  

“And we know that ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” Romans 8:28. 

“. . . I have made you a FATHER OF MANY NATIONS, BEFORE WHOM HE BELIEVED, even God . . . Who (Abraham) AGAINST HOPE BELIEVED IN HOPE, that he might be a father of many nations . . . being FULLY PERSUADED that, what He (God) had promised, He was ABLE also to PERFORM . . .” Romans 4:17-25. 

So today, no matter how much you’ve fought to do the right things, and the journey seems long, or longer, you need to keep on keeping up in faith. For faith is the VICTORY that overcomes all trials of your journey in order to thrive and be more than conquerors over the world system of doing life that has stood in your path of progress and success. Faith, which is the corresponding action on what you believe of God’s WORD, will surely locate you with your expectations, as it is written: 

“For WHATSOEVER is BORN of God OVERCOMETH the world: and this is the VICTORY that OVERCOMETH the world, even our FAITH. 5 Who is he that OVERCOMETH the world, but he that BELIEVETH that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:4-5. 

THERE MAY BE TOUGH TIMES – BUT TOUGH TIMES NEVER LAST FOR EVER. THE TOUGH IN FAITH WILL ALWAYS KEEP ON KEEPING ON, EVEN WHEN ALL THINGS COMES TO A HALT. 

I pray that our good and faithful, true and sure God, will keep you in grace and strengthen you courageously and keep you keeping on in faith, in Christ Jesus stead – until your BLESSEDNESS in Him is actualised meaningfully and purposefully. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. 3 Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing . . . 12 Blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] is the man who is steadfast under trial and perseveres when tempted; for when he has passed the test and been approved, he will receive the [victor’s] crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God” [for temptation does not originate from God, but from our own flaws]; for God cannot be tempted by [what is] evil, and He Himself tempts no one. 14 But each one is tempted when he is dragged away, enticed and baited [to commit sin] by his own [worldly] desire (lust, passion)” James 1:2-4, 12-14. (Amplified). 

“Therefore let the one who thinks he stands firm [immune to temptation, being overconfident and self-righteous], take care that he does not fall [into sin and condemnation]. 13 No temptation [regardless of its source] has overtaken or enticed you that is not common to human experience [nor is any temptation unusual or beyond human resistance]; but God is faithful [to His word—He is compassionate and trustworthy], and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability [to resist], but along with the temptation He [has in the past and is now and] will [always] provide the way out as well, so that you will be able to endure it [without yielding, and will overcome temptation with joy]” 1 Corinthians 10:12-3. Amplified. 

“CASTING ALL YOUR CARE upon him; for he CARETH for you. 8 Be SOBER, be VIGILANT; because your ADVERSARY the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 whom RESIST STEDFAST in the FAITH, KNOWING THAT THE SAME AFFLICTIONS ARE ACCOMPLISHED IN YOUR BRETHREN THAT ARE IN THE WORLD. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you PERFECT, STABLISH, STRENGTHEN, SETTLE you. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen” 1 Peter 5:7-11. 

“For God is not UNRIGHTEOUS (UNFAITHFUL, UNGRATEFUL) 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/Emphasis Mine. 

“Let us HOLD FAST the PROFESSION of our FAITH without wavering; (for He is FAITHFUL that promised;) . . . 35 Cast Not Away therefore your CONFIDENCE, which hath great recompence of reward. 36 For ye have need of PATIENCE, that, after ye have done the WILL of God, ye might RECEIVE the promise. 37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. 38 Now the just shall LIVE by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 39 But we are not of them who DRAW BACK unto PERDITION; but of them that BELIEVE to the SAVING of the soul” Hebrews 10:23, 35-39. 

SUMMARY: 

This is a doctrinal-exhortation and pastoral decree built on one central thesis: Endurance through FAITH, PATIENCE, and OBEDIENCE is the only pathway to VICTORY, INHERITANCE, and BLESSEDNESS when life feels unfair or prolonged. 

Here are the 7 core pillars of the message:  

  1. THE FOUNDATIONAL DECREE:TOUGH TIMES HAVE AN END 
    TOUGH TIMES NEVER LAST FOREVER. Every CHALLENGE has an appointed END-GAME time and date under the sun [Proverbs 23:18].
    James 1:2-4: DIFFICULTIES and TEMPTATIONS are designed to produce PATIENCE that matures into being COMPLETE and LACKING NOTHING. The TOUGH IN FAITH are those who KEEP ON KEEPING ON even when all things COME TO A HALT. 
  1. THE CHARACTER OF GOD IN DELAY: THE GOOD ARRANGER
    God is GOOD, FAITHFUL, TRUE, and SURE [Romans 8:28; Joshua 1:8]. He is the GOOD ARRANGER and ORGANISER who causes ALL THINGS — EASY AND CHALLENGING, GOOD AND BAD TIMES — TO WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD for those who love Him and are called according to His PURPOSE.
    Implication: Unfair seasons and “unfounded” decisions are not wasted when one abides in His WORD DAY AND NIGHT. 
  1. THE REQUIRED POSTURE: FAITH + PATIENCE + DILIGENCE
    VICTORY is accessed, not by flesh or haste, but by a 3-fold posture: 
    FAITH: FAITH IS THE VICTORY that overcomes the world system [1 John 5:4-5]. It is the corresponding action to what you believe of God’s WORD. 
    PATIENCE: PATIENCE OF HOPE is required to avoid becoming like Saul — acting outside God’s timing [Hebrews 6:12]. 
    DILIGENCE: God is not UNRIGHTEOUS to forget your WORK and LABOUR of love [Hebrews 6:10-12]. STEADFASTNESS secures access to your PROMISED INHERITANCE. 

  2. THE ABRAHAMIC PATTERN: HOPE AGAINST HOPE
    Believers are to be ASSURED and INSURED like Patriarch Abraham [Romans 4:17-21].
    CONTRARY TO HOPE, IN HOPE BELIEVED — being FULLY CONVINCED that God is ABLE TO PERFORM what He promised.
    Result: All things eventually come together for a perfect, complete ANSWER to God’s expectations. 
  1. THE IDENTITY & REWARD: MORE THAN CONQUERORS
    Through FAITH, believers are MORE THAN CONQUERORS over the world system that blocks progress and success [Romans 8:37].
    1 Peter 5:7-10: After you have suffered a while, God Himself will PERFECT, ESTABLISH, STRENGTHEN, and SETTLE you.
    James 1:12: The one who ENDURES trial will receive the VICTOR’S CROWN OF LIFE. 
  1. THE WARNING: RESIST DRAWING BACK
    Hebrews 10:35-39: Do not cast away your CONFIDENCE. You have need of PATIENCE to RECEIVE THE PROMISE.
    1 Corinthians 10:13: God is FAITHFUL — He will not allow temptation beyond your ability but will provide the WAY OF ESCAPE. DRAWING BACK leads to perdition; BELIEVING leads to saving of the soul. 
  1. THE BENEDICTION: BLESSEDNESS ACTUALISED
    The closing prayer is for God to keep, strengthen, and sustain the reader in FAITH until their BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus is ACTUALISED meaningfully and purposefully.
    1 Peter 5:7: CAST ALL YOUR CARE upon Him, because He CARES for you. 

IN ONE LINE 

When life by the book feels unfair and results are ELUSIVE, the believers mandate is to KEEP ON KEEPING ON in FAITH and PATIENCE — because GOD, the FAITHFUL ARRANGER, will meet you at your point of need, turn tough times into TESTIMONY, and bring your EXPECTATION to its END-GAME in BLESSEDNESS. AMEN. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI 

OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE – THE VICTORY AND TRIUMPH STAND

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OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE – THE VICTORY AND TRIUMPH STAND: ONLY MADE POSSIBLE WHEN YOUR OBEDIENCE IS ACTIVATED TO FULFIL PURPOSE! 

“And we know that ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER for GOOD to them that LOVE God, to them who are the CALLED according to His PURPOSE. 29 For whom He did FOREKNOW, He also did PREDESTINATE to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He did predestinate, them He also CALLED: and whom He called, them He also JUSTIFIED: and whom He justified, them He also GLORIFIED” Romans 8:28-30. 

Everyone wants the best of God in all they do and wants to do in life and godly living; but not everyone wants to be OBEDIENT TO THE FAITH STAND IN THE GRACE as expected of all who WANTS the best out of God and to be FULFILLED in all about life and living godly. This I have known and have come to realised in course of time, in dealing with many in the cause of personalised FAITH-BASED and GODLY-INSPIRED COUNSELING SURGERY sections that happens now and always, on a day by day basis. Some don’t want to share and partake in the PRINCIPLE of RESPONSIBILITY and ACCOUNTABILITY accorded to the CAUSE of them to be fulfilled purpose in God, in Christ Jesus stead, but still want to have it all which can’t happen, no matter the religion and sacrificial activities one thus engaged to make up. My dear, OBEDIENCE is the main switchboard act of faithfulness to the cause to advance God’s Kingdom and to keep the enemy at bay. 

“Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 and declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: 5 by whom we have received grace and apostleship, for OBEDIENCE TO THE FAITH among all nations, for his name: 6 among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ” Romans 1:3-6. 

It was in OBEDIENCE that our Saviour and Lord keyed into, while in humanity, to become the author of eternal salvation toward all who intend in God to experience same like FULFILMENT, in FAITHFULNESS and all GOODNESS to DIVINELY driven PURPOSE as it’s written concerning our Lord Jesus Christ: 

“. . . 7 Who in THE DAYS OF HIS FLESH, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; 8 THOUGH HE WERE A SON, YET LEARNED HE OBEDIENCE BY THE THINGS WHICH HE SUFFERED; 9 and being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; 10 CALLED of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec” Hebrews 5:1-10. 

“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. 

I learnt very early in my Christian life that REBELLION to the CAUSE of God is as equivalent to the sinful consequences apportion to one entangled with WITCHCRAFT and even STUBBORNNESS. There’s no place with God for those who thrive in disobedient to the cause of God. And all who knows the truth and manipulates it for their unrighteous causes to distort, adulterate and pervert the cause of advancing the TRUTH of the Kingdom of God from sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation and to also keep the enemy and cohorts at bay. 

“And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in OBEYING the voice of the Lord? Behold, to OBEY is better than sacrifice SACRIFICE, and to HEARKEN than the fat of rams. 23 For REBELLION is as the sin of WITCHCRAFT, and STUBBORNNESS is as INIQUITY and IDOLATRY. Because thou hast REJECTED THE WORD of the Lord, he hath also REJECTED thee from being king. 24 And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and thy words: because I FEARED the people, and OBEYED their voice” 1 Samuel 15:22-24. 

“For the WRATH of God is REVEALED from heaven AGAINST all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who HOLD THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS . . . 32 who KNOWING the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have PLEASURE in them that do them” Romans 1:18, 32. 

This was learnt also, when a simple OBEDIENCE expected of King Saul caused him his throne and kingship to RULE and to REIGN in the given opportunity in the grace. And some Believer’s have knowingly or unknowingly forgotten that they are MADE of God in REDEMPTION to become royal priesthood – meaning, that kingship to reign and rule in civility in the grace and priesthood was bestowed upon us in REDEMPTION in godliness in the grace. While some claim to acknowledge it, yet in OBEDIENCE to the scriptural demands to enable them TRIUMPH and be VICTORIOUS in life and godliness, are always find wanting, by their impatience as found in King Saul to act without minding that the consequences therein are sometimes fatal and irreversible.  

“And from Jesus Christ, who is the FAITHFUL witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the Prince of the kings of the earth. Unto Him that LOVED us, and WASHED us from our sins in his own blood, 6 and hath MADE us KINGS and PRIESTS unto God and his Father; to Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen” Revelation 1:5-6. 

“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. 

“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an HOLY PRIESTHOOD, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ . . .9 But ye are a chosen generation, a ROYAL PRIESTHOOD, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10 which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy” 1 Peter 2:5, 9-10. 

We are engaged daily in a spiritual warfare – knowingly or unknowingly, and the ENEMY and COHORTS of our FAITH in God, in Christ Jesus, is working tirelessly and timelessly to and fro, seeking who he may devour directly or indirectly in the CAUSE of our doing life and living godly. [1 Timothy 1:18; 1 Timothy 6:12; Ephesians 6:10-20; 1 Peter 5:8-11]. He knows he has a short time to parade around and needs to recruit many to be a part of his fallen state destination. And one great old tricks attribute he has and have always use and succeed, is to make people disobey the CAUSE of God in their life’s. He tried it with Adam through Eve in Eden and it works. Over the years he has fought heard to ensure many fall shorts of obeying God’s heavenly mandate upon their life’s. DON’T BE A PREY AND VICTIM FOR HIM AGAIN.  

“FOR THOUGH WE WALK IN THE FLESH, WE DO NOT WAR AFTER THE FLESH: 4 (for the WEAPONS of our WARFARE are not carnal [fleshy, man-made], but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the KNOWLEDGE of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the OBEDIENCE of Christ; 6 and having in a readiness to REVENGE all DISOBEDIENCE, when your OBEDIENCE IS FULFILLED” 2 Corinthians 10:3-6/Emphasis Mine. 

When one turns into using physical process in a set spiritual warfare, you give the ENEMY and COHORTS of your FAITH journey with God, the permission to obstruct your path of OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE. Fighting spiritual warfare in the flesh – in the sense instincts of – seeing, hearing, smelling, touching/feeling and tasting, will always allude one from the VICTORY and TRIUMPH earnestly designed of God for His people in everyway and places. [2 Corinthians 10:3-6; 2 Corinthians 2:14; 1 Corinthians 15:57; 1 John 5:3-5; Isaiah 54:13-17]. 

It is in OBEDIENCE that we find PLEASURE and fulfilment in life. It is there we can partake in the Kingdom goodness that we ARE made to INHERIT of God. One key principle of OBEDIENCE is the attitudes of having PATIENCE OF HOPE – [1 Thessalonians 1:3; Hebrews 6:12]. When our FAITH is in obedience motion, to God’s heavenly mandate, we need to set PATIENCE with HOPE in the CAUSE of doing life and living godly; otherwise, we will end up like King Saul, for his impatience to wait for Prophet Samuel arrival to carry on the expected according to God’s detailed instructions. When we are in HASTE to become in life, against God’s time scale as King Saul was, we are bound to undermine our DIVINELY giving instructions to go and satisfy then the FLESHLY-RULED and BODILY-RULED demand, which works against God’s given instructions. And that’s the danger of many today. Attributing GAIN as GODLINESS. What a wrong concept to MEASURE and LEGISLATE SPIRITUALITY in heavenly mandate of God by GAINS instead of being faithful to fulfil PURPOSE, in OBEYING the God GIVEN cause for our life. [Job 36:11; Isaiah 1:19; Hebrews 6:10-12; Proverbs 28:19-22; 1 Timothy 6:3-6]. 

Therefore, know today that you will and can be able to revenge – take charge on any ENEMY and COHORTS territories, WHEN ONLY YOUR OBEDIENCE IS ACTIVATED TO FULFIL PURPOSE in God’s enabling grace in the faith. For then you can take the VICTORY and TRIUMPH stand, by OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE cause before you, in life and godly living in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

Blessed regards in God’s grace and BLESSEDNESS, as obey you Him worthily and serve Him acceptably in the grace, in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“If they OBEY and SERVE him, they shall spend their DAYS IN PROSPERITY, and their YEARS IN PLEASURES. 12 But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge” Job 36:11-12. 

“If ye be WILLING and OBEDIENT, ye shall eat the good of the land: 20 but if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it” Isaiah 1:19-20. 

“Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a FOUNDATION a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a SURE FOUNDATION: he that BELIEVETH SHALL NOT MAKE HASTE” Isaiah 28:26. 

“He that TILLETH his land shall have PLENTY of bread: but he that FOLLOWETH after VAIN persons shall have POVERTY enough. 20 A FAITHFUL man shall ABOUND with blessings: but he that maketh HASTE to be RICH shall NOT BE INNOCENT. 21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for A PIECE OF BREAD that man will TRANSGRESS. 22 He that HASTETH to be rich hath an EVIL EYE, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him” Proverbs 28:19-22. 

“If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to WHOLESOME WORDS, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, 5 perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, SUPPOSING THAT GAIN IS GODLINESS: from such withdraw thyself. 6 But GODLINESS with CONTENTMENT is GREAT GAIN” 1 Timothy 6:3-6. 

“And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as GREAT DELIGHT in burnt OFFERINGS and SACRIFICES, as in OBEYING THE VOICE OF THE LORD? Behold, to OBEY IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE, and TO HEARKEN than the fat of rams. 23 For REBELLION is AS the SIN of WITCHCRAFT, and STUBBORNNESS is as INIQUITY and IDOLATRY. Because thou hast REJECTED the word of the Lord, he hath also REJECTED thee from being king. 24 And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice” 1 Samuel 15:22-24. 

“Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 and declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: 5 by whom we have received grace and apostleship, for OBEDIENCE TO THE FAITH among all nations, for his name: 6 among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ” Romans 1:3-6. 

“And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were OBEDIENT TO THE FAITH” Acts 6:7. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

 

COMMUNICATING THE TRUTH 

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COMMUNICATING THE TRUTH: IT’S COMMUNICATING THE WORD! 

“As he spake these words, many BELIEVED on him. 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which BELIEVED on him, If ye CONTINUE in MY WORD, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And you shall know THE TRUTH, and THE TRUTH shall MAKE you FREE” John 8:30-32. 

“Jesus saith unto him, I am THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE LIFE: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” John 14:6. 

A mere act of being religious, ceremonious, sectarian and relying on motivational positive-thinking words and comfort from a religiosity-speaking dogma – whose intentions may momentarily make one feel good, excited, and enthusiastic toward one’s desires for a while – just know that it cannot LIBERATE one, neither can it give one the GENUINE, in-born FREEDOM of the FAITH on ‘THE TRUTH’. For the TRUTH is only possible in God’s WORD and it is stationed in the human spirit where the FAITH to daily victory and triumph can be exercised in the grace.  

For you are born of God, it’s needful to COMMUNICATE THE TRUTH in context – and the TRUTH is THE WORD and, in THE WORD, and it is efficacious in the now and always, as you enact it scripturally to be well and whole in LIFE and GODLINESS – GODLY LIVING. 

“In the beginning was THE WORD, and THE WORD was with God, and THE WORD was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by HIM; and without HIM was not any thing made that was made. 4 In HIM was life; and THE LIFE was THE LIGHT of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not . . .14 And THE WORD was made FLESH, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth” John 1:1-5, 14. 

Communication could be verbal or in action, through any format of reaching out to meet matters for self or others about us. When you communicate THE WORDS of this life, as the Holy writ of Acts 5:20 enjoins, we are to speak ‘THE TRUTH’ – not just TRUTH. For only ‘THE TRUTH’ known, believed, and spoken forth can SET one FREE and bring forth the LIBERATION, TRIUMPH, VICTORY and such like – that one needs to do and live life effectually and efficiently in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

“Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people, all The WORDS of this life” Acts 5:20. 

“That the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL [PRODUCTIVE , RESULTS ORIENTED] by the ACKNOWLEDGING of every GOOD thing which is IN you IN Christ Jesus” Philemon 1:6. 

THE TRUTH, which is THE WORD, is spirit and life; and hence, a life-giver and life-giving, when communicated in TRUTH, as the Holy Writ indicates – John 6:63. More so, the Ministering spirits – the Angelic messengers – of our God unto us, only LISTEN or HARKEN to ‘THE VOICE OF THE WORD’ and nothing else, in carrying out their angelic services concerning us and all.  

They are not in the ministering service to listen to the noise and shouting around, except to THE WORD that personifies THE TRUTH. So, communicate THE TRUTH, THE WORD, if you want to enjoy the angelic ministry of God in our time as enjoined Scripturally. 

“And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire . . . 14 Are they not all MINISTERING spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be HEIRS of salvation?” Hebrews 1:7, 14. 

“Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that DO His commandments HEARKENING unto the VOICE OF HIS WORD” Psalms 103:20. 

When you communicate THE WORD, which is THE TRUTH, you are communicating JESUS personified. He is THE TRUTH, and He is THE WORD.  

The article ‘THE’ in the context “THE WORD, THE TRUTH, personified Jesus. And what that means is this – that what Jesus Christ would have done presently and physically if He were in humanity before you right now, is what THE WORD, THE TRUTH will and would do for you NOW and ALWAYS, as Him present with you. THINK ABOUT IT. 

“Jesus Christ the SAME yesterday, and today, and for ever” Hebrews 13:8. 

That’s the reason: when you read the Holy Bible, don’t read it as you would read any other book, because the Holy Spirit, the author, is ever present, to personify the Scriptures literally for your good in doing LIFE and LIVING GODLY in Christ Jesus’ stead.  

You are to read the Bible in the FACE of JESUS personified in your inner being, to enable you to AUTHENTICATE and ENACT the SCRIPTURES. Otherwise, you will only be filled with passion and knowledge of ‘THE WORD’, without having the UNDERSTANDING of the application that brings about the needed ‘THE TRUTH’ to make life simplified. John 1:1-5, 14; 1 John 5:7; John 14:6; John 8:32. 

And the TRUTH must be communicated in love – I mean in the LOVE of God in Christ Jesus, in the essence of the Holy Spirit of TRUTH that’s given to us in the grace. Speaking the TRUTH – otherwise, communicating the TRUTH, in love ist the basis of our foundational and fundamental principles of the Faith in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

“But, SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ— 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the EDIFYING of itself in love” Ephesians 4:15-16. 

“. . . 13 However, when He, the Spirit of TRUTH, has come, He will GUIDE you into ALL TRUTH; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. 14 He will GLORIFY Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you . . .” John 16:12-15 [John 15:26; John 14:17]. 

Know full well, that it is only by “THE TRUTH” – one’s knowledge of “THE WORD” – that SETS one FREE; and that also GIVES one the needed freedom and LIBERATION from destruction and HEALING in every facet of one’s being in Christ Jesus’ stead. The TRUTH gives THE LIFE needed to thrive in God in Christ Jesus, gives THE LIGHT to illuminate one from the errors of darkness and the darkness of life; and shows one THE WAY and THE PATH of God in Christ Jesus, to do life and live godly, in order to enjoy the very best and FULNESS of God. Psalms 16:11; Proverbs 4:18; John 1:1-5. 

And the FAITH to overcome the world system comes by THE WORD. Meaning, a no to THE WORD, means a no to FAITH, because there’s a no to THE TRUTH, which is needed to communicate to the HEAVENLY for our EARTHLY affairs to be resolved SCRIPTURALLY. Romans 10:17; 1 John 5:3-5. It worth pondering if I were you. 

Just know today and always, that – communicating THE TRUTH, is about communicating THE WORD, leading to knowing THE WAY and experiencing THE LIGHT. Hence, there is the NEED to know and understand – ALL THE WORDS OF THIS LIFE. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people, all The Words of this life” Acts 5:20. 

“As he spake these words, many BELIEVED on him. 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which BELIEVED on him, If ye CONTINUE in MY WORD, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And you shall know THE TRUTH, and THE TRUTH shall MAKE you FREE” John 8:30-32 

“Jesus saith unto him, I am THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE LIFE: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” John 14:6. 

“For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, THE WORD, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one” 1 John 5:7. 

“Bless the Lord, you His ANGELS, that excel in strength, that do His commandments, HEARKENING UNTO THE VOICE OF HIS WORD” Psalms 103:20. 

“He sent HIS WORD, and HEALED them, and DELIVERED them from their DESTRUCTIONS” Psalms 107:20 

“In the beginning was THE WORD, and THE WORD was with God, and THE WORD was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by HIM; and without HIM was not any thing made that was made. 4 In HIM was life; and THE LIFE was THE LIGHT of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not . . .14 And THE WORD was made FLESH, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth” John 1:1-5, 14. 

“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. 

“But THE PATH of THE JUST is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day” Proverbs 4:18. 

“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. 

“So then FAITH cometh by hearing, and hearing by THE WORD of God” Romans 10:17. 

“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 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. 

“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. 

SUMMARY: 

The entire message is a prophetic, doctrinal decree built on one central thesis: THE TRUTH = THE WORD = JESUS Personified. Everything flows from that. Here’s the breakdown in 7 pillars: 

  1. THE FOUNDATION: THE TRUTH IS THE WORD, WHICH IS JESUS
    You establish that communicating THE TRUTH is not religious talk, but communicating THE WORD [John 8:30-32]. 
  • John 14:6: Jesus IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE LIFE. No access to the Father outside Him. 
  • John 1:1-5, 14: THE WORD was with God, was God, made all things, and was made FLESH. In Him is LIFE and LIGHT. 
  • 1 John 5:7: The Father, THE WORD, and the Holy Ghost are one. 
  • Point: When you speak *THE WORD/TRUTH, you are speaking Jesus Himself — the same yesterday, today, forever [Hebrews 13:8]. 
  1. THEFUNCTION: WHAT THE TRUTH/WORD DOES
    THE TRUTH of THE WORD is not theory. It produces: 
    FREEDOM & LIBERATION — “THE TRUTH shall MAKE you FREE” from destruction [John 8:32]. 
    HEALING in every facet of one’s being in Christ Jesus’ stead. 
    LIFE, LIGHT, WAY, PATH — To thrive in God, be illuminated from darkness, and walk godly to enjoy God’s FULNESS [Psalms 16:11; Proverbs 4:18; John 1:4-5]. 
    FAITH FOR VICTORY — “FAITH to overcome the world system comes by THE WORD” [Romans 10:17; 1 John 5:3-5]. A no to THE WORD = a no to FAITH = a no to THE TRUTH = no access to resolve EARTHLY affairs from the HEAVENLY realm. 
  1. THE CONTRAST: NOT RELIGION, BUT REVELATION
    You draw a hard line: Religious, ceremonious, sectarian, or motivational “feel-good” dogma cannot LIBERATE or give GENUINE, in-born FREEDOM.
    THE TRUTH is only possible in God’s WORD, stationed in the human spirit where FAITH for daily victory is exercised in grace. It’s not emotion. It’s SCRIPTURAL ENACTMENT. 
  1. THE MANDATE: COMMUNICATE ALL THE WORDS OF THIS LIFE 
  • Acts 5:20: “Go, stand and speak… all The WORDS of this life.” 
  • Philemon 1:6: The COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH becomes EFFECTUAL/PRODUCTIVE by acknowledging every good thing IN you IN Christ Jesus. 
  • Point: Communication is verbal OR action. The command is to speak ‘THE TRUTH’ — not just truth. Only ‘THE TRUTH’ known, believed, and spoken brings *LIBERATION, TRIUMPH, VICTORY [John 6:63]. 
  1. THE SUPERNATURAL PARTNERSHIP: ANGELS HEARKEN TO THE WORD
    A key revelation: Ministering spirits [Hebrews 1:7, 14] do not respond to “noise and shouting.” They HEARKEN only to THE VOICE OF HIS WORD [Psalms 103:20].
    Implication: If you want angelic ministry, communicate THE WORD/TRUTH. That is the legal sound heaven responds to. 
  1. THE POSTURE: RECEIVE THE WORD AS JESUS PRESENT
    You must not read the Bible like any other book. The Holy Spirit is present to personify the Scriptures to you. Read in the FACE OF JESUS in your inner being to AUTHENTICATE and ENACT the Scriptures.
    Knowledge without understanding/application only produces passion, not THE TRUTH that simplifies life. 
  1. THE ATMOSPHERE: SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE
    Ephesians 4:15-16: The basis of faith is SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE — by the Holy Spirit of TRUTH [John 16:12-15]. This produces growth, edification, and the body functioning in Christ.  

THE FINAL CHARGE / SELAH 

“Know full well… Just know today and always… It’s worth pondering if I were you.” 
SELAH — PAUSE AND THINK: The Scriptures you stacked [Acts 5:20; John 8:30-32; John 14:6; Psalms 107:20; Romans 5:1-2; Hebrews 11:6; Habakkuk 2:4] all point to one demand: Know, believe, speak, and live THE WORD/THE TRUTH to be well, whole, free, and victorious in LIFE and GODLINESS. 

In one sentence: You are calling believers to stop at religious noise and start communicating THE WORD, which is THE TRUTH and JESUS Himself, because only that brings faith, freedom, healing, angelic help, and godly life. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE TRIUMPHANT AND GLORIOUS CHURCH 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The CHIEF Shepherd – 1 Peter 5:4. 

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

The GREAT Shepherd – Hebrews 13:20-21. 

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

The GOOD Shepherd – John 10:11, 14. 

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

My PERSONAL Shepherd – Psalms 23 

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

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

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

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

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

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

SUMMARY: 

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

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

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

Key Points 

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

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

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

  1. Christ’s Identity:THECOMPLETE SHEPHERD 

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

He is revealed in 4-fold fullness in Scripture: 

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

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

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

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

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

  1. The Church’s Posture: TRIUMPHANT OVERCOMER 

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

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

  1. The Pastoral Blessing & Mandate 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE TRIUMPHANT CHURCH: THE GLORIOUS SOLDIER OF CHRIST JESUS!

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THE TRIUMPHANT CHURCH: THE GLORIOUS SOLDIER OF CHRIST JESUS! 

“Thou therefore, my son, be STRONG in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Thou therefore ENDURE hardness, as a GOOD SOLDIER OF JESUS CHRIST. 4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. 6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. 7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things” 2 Timothy 2:1-6. 

The Church of Christ is engaged constantly and continuously in spiritual warfare. And everyone born of God’s nature in Christ Jesus, needs to know it and be readily engaged in this spiritual battle that has physical effect in our world with resultant challenges to life’s, homes, communities, nations and more. 

“Thou art my BATTLE AXE and WEAPONS of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms . . .” Jeremiah 51:20-23. 

And you are the Church, the triumphant and glorious Soldier of Christ. However, the glorious Church though engage in constant combatant spiritual warfare, is also a triumphant Church. Each warfare and battle engagement helps to refine, refresh, energise, rejuvenate and renew this blessed Church; hence, the Church is glorious, because its beauty is awesome despite satanic and cohorts’ efforts to fake, duplicate, adulterate, pervert and counterfeit these glorious attributes. 

“Husbands, love your wives, even as CHRIST ALSO LOVED THE CHURCH, and GAVE himself for it; 26 that he might SANCTIFY and CLEANSE it with the washing of water by the word, 27 that he might present it to himself a GLORIOUS CHURCH, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish” Ephesians 5:25-27. 

Therefore, get engaged and don’t watch from the sidelines or grandstand else you become a VICTIM and PREY instead of being the VICTOR, MORE THAN CONQUERORS, TRIUMPHANT and OVERCOMER. Know for sure that you are a winner anyday, anyway and anywhere as long as you know and understand that you are equipped as being born of God and filled with His Spirit to get engaged with this battles within and without. 

“The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, UNTIL I MAKE THINE ENEMIES THY FOOTSTOOL. 2 The Lord shall send THE ROD OF THY STRENGTH OUT OF ZION: RULE THOU IN THE MIDST OF THINE ENEMIES. 3 THY PEOPLE SHALL BE WILLING IN THE DAY OF THY POWER, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth” Psalms 110:1-3 

Therefore, if I may say today – if it’s okay for me to ask you – What kind of CHURCH do you THINK you are today? Are you the dirty, stained hand, weakened, blemished and FEAFUL-HALLELUJAH acclaimed believer or a clean hand, gracious, graceful, glorious and triumphant Soldier of Christ? What are you taking hold on in the midst of a broken society, confused and destabilised world, faint-hearted and dissatisfied community – that’s filled with wickedness and evil, hatred, war and pandemic crushed nations and more. You are a spiritual Soldier of Christ. It’s our time to arise, be willing to volunteer with ease, to be a part of the needed change and difference for the good of our broken societal families, communities, nations and the world at large. 

I pray you step up to who YOU ARE in God’s BLESSEDNESS – as the TRIUMPHANT and GLORIOUS CHURCH – who INDEED is the SOLDIER OF CHRIST – knowingly and unknowingly. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Husbands, love your wives, even as CHRIST ALSO LOVED THE CHURCH, and GAVE himself for it; 26 that he might SANCTIFY and CLEANSE it with the washing of water by the word, 27 that he might present it to himself a GLORIOUS CHURCH, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish” Ephesians 5:25-27. 

“The RIGHTEOUS also shall hold on his way, and he that hath CLEAN HANDS shall be STRONGER and STRONGER” Job 17:9. 

“Thou therefore, my son, be STRONG in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Thou therefore ENDURE hardness, as a GOOD SOLDIER OF JESUS CHRIST. 4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. 6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. 7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things” 2 Timothy 2:1-6. 

“Thou art my BATTLE AXE and WEAPONS of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms . . .” Jeremiah 51:20-23. 

“The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, UNTIL I MAKE THINE ENEMIES THY FOOTSTOOL. 2 The Lord shall send THE ROD OF THY STRENGTH OUT OF ZION: RULE THOU IN THE MIDST OF THINE ENEMIES. 3 THY PEOPLE SHALL BE WILLING IN THE DAY OF THY POWER, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth” Psalms 110:1-3 

“It is true that I am an ordinary, weak human being, but I don’t use human plans and methods to win my battles. 4 I use God’s MIGHTY WEAPONS, not those made by men, to knock down the devil’s strongholds. 5 These WEAPONS can break down every proud argument against God and every wall that can be built to keep men from finding Him. With these weapons I can capture rebels and bring them back to God and change them into men whose hearts’ desire is obedience to Christ. 6 I will use these weapons against every rebel who remains after I have first used them on you yourselves and you surrender to Christ” 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 (LB). 

Further Scriptural Meditation: (1 Timothy 1:18; 6:12; Matthew 16:18b; Ephesians 6:10-18; Revelation 12:11; 2 Corinthians 2:14; 1 Corinthians 15:57; 1 John 4:4; 5:4-5; 2 Timothy 4:7-8). 

SUMMARY: 

This is a prophetic, war-time charge declaring that the Church is not weak, defeated, or passive. The Church is God’s BATTLE AXE, WEAPONS OF WAR, and GLORIOUS SOLDIER — engaged in constant spiritual warfare, yet always triumphant in Christ. 

It calls every believer to know their identity, reject sideline Christianity, and arise to rule, overcome, and bring change in a broken world. The tone is urgent, militant, and triumphant: from fear to faith, from grandstands to frontlines. 

  1. TheChurch’s Identity & Calling: A GOOD SOLDIER
    From 2 Timothy 2:1-6, the Church is charged to: 
    – Be STRONG in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 
    – ENDURE hardness as a GOOD SOLDIER OF JESUS CHRIST — not entangled with the affairs of this life, striving lawfully, labouring to partake of the fruit. 
    – Be God’s BATTLE AXE and WEAPONS of war to break nations and destroy kingdoms [Jeremiah 51:20-23]. 

You are not a spectator. You are the Church — the triumphant and glorious Soldier of Christ, sanctified and equipped with divine authority. 

  1. The Reality: Constant Warfare, Constant Victory 
    Engagement: The Church is constantly and continuously in spiritual warfare that produces physical effects — challenges to lives, homes, communities, nations, and more. 
    Refinement: Every warfare and battle engagement refines, refreshes, energizes, rejuvenates, and renews the Church. 
    Glorious Despite Attack: The Church remains glorious because its beauty is awesome, despite satanic and his cohorts’ efforts to fake, duplicate, adulterate, pervert, and counterfeit these attributes. 
    Sanctified & Spotless: Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for it to SANCTIFY, CLEANSE, and present it a GLORIOUS CHURCH without spot or wrinkle [Ephesians 5:25-27]. 
  1. The Mandate: Get Off the Sidelines 
    No Grandstanding: Do not watch from the sidelines — else you become a VICTIM and PREY instead of a VICTOR, MORE THAN CONQUERORS, TRIUMPHANT, and OVERCOMER. 
    Equipped to Win: You are a winner any day, any way, anywhere because you are born of God and filled with His Spirit to engage these battles within and without. 
    Royal Authority: Christ sits at the right hand UNTIL He makes enemies His footstool. He sends THE ROD OF STRENGTH OUT OF ZION so His people may RULE in the MIDST OF ENEMIES as willing volunteers in the DAY OF POWER [Psalm 110:1-3]. 
  1. TheProphetic Interrogation: Which Church Are You?
    You are confronted to choose: 
    The dirty, stained, weakened, blemished, and FEARFUL — hallelujah — acclaimed believer? 
    Or the clean-handed, gracious, graceful, glorious, and triumphant Soldier of Christ? 

In a world filled with wickedness, evil, hatred, war, and pandemic-crushed nations, it is time to ARISE, VOLUNTEER with ease, and be part of the needed change for families, communities, nations, and the world at large. 

  1. TheBlessing & Prayer 

I pray you step up to who YOU ARE in God’s BLESSEDNESS — as the TRIUMPHANT and GLORIOUS CHURCH — who INDEED is the SOLDIER OF CHRIST, knowingly and unknowingly. 

Scriptural Truths Worth Pondering 

  1. Ephesians 5:25-27: Christ’s goal is a GLORIOUS CHURCH — holy and without blemish. 
  2. Job 17:9: CLEAN HANDS shall be STRONGER and STRONGER. 
  3. 2 Timothy 2:1-6: Be strong, endure, fight lawfully, labour, and receive understanding. 
  4. Jeremiah 51:20-23: The Church is God’s BATTLE AXE to break and destroy. 
  5. Psalm 110:1-3: RULE, BE WILLING, POWER, BEAUTY of HOLINESS. 
  6. 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 [LB]: We use God’s MIGHTY WEAPONS to pull down strongholds, capture arguments, and bring obedience to Christ. 

Key Theme in One Line: 
The Church is Christ’s triumphant, glorious Soldier — forged in spiritual warfare, armed with divine weapons, and mandated to rule, overcome, and bring change in a broken world. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

YOU ARE – GOD’S BATTLE AXE 

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YOU ARE – GOD’S BATTLE AXE: THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST – AND TRIUMPHANT IN EVERYWHERE AND IN EVERYWAY! 

“Crowns and thrones may perish 

Kingdoms rise and wane 

But the Church of Jesus constant will remain: 

Gates of hell can never 

‘Gainst that Church prevails; 

We have Christ’s own promise – 

And that cannot fail” – S. Baring-Gould. 

“But THANKS be to God, who ALWAYS LEADS us in TRIUMPH in Christ, and through us SPREADS and MAKES evident everywhere the sweet FRAGRANCE of the KNOWLEDGE of Him” 2 Corinthians 2:14. 

Yea, Kingdoms, Nations, Empires, Politicians, Political and Military dictators, Kings and Rulers that have covenanted with satanic evil and wicked cohorts have risen and fallen – lost their greatness and collapsed, reigned and died. Yet the Church of Jesus Christ –  hallelujah – the greatest and only UNPARALLELED force known on earth, beneath the earth, and in the heavens, keeps marching on triumphantly in the face of absolute opposition and challenges. And in spite of all the attacks of the ENEMY and his COHORTS against God’s mandate – His plan, purpose and pursuit – the Church stands and advances. 

“. . . 2 The Lord shall send the ROD of Your STRENGTH out of ZION (THE CHURCH). RULE in the MIDST of your ENEMIES! 3 Your people shall be VOLUNTEERS (WILLING) in the DAY of your POWER; In the BEAUTIES of HOLINESS, from the womb of the morning, you have the DEW (UNCTION) of your youth” Psalms 110:1-3 NKJV. 

All simply because this Kingdom purpose and cause is of God, and it is an EVERLASTING KINGDOM that endures and will endure through ALL GENERATIONS – irrespective of the challenges, opposition and difficulties in the pathway. 

“Thy KINGDOM IS AN EVERLASTING KINGDOM, and thy DOMINION endureth throughout ALL GENERATIONS” Psalms 145:13. 

“For THE KINGDOM is the Lord’s: and he is the GOVERNOR among THE NATIONS” Psalms 22:28. 

Therefore, as God’s Battle Axe and Weapons of War, the Church of God in Christ Jesus, it is time to ARISE and BUILD with selfless hearts of FAITH, HOPE and LOVE again – in order to set things right in the human DECADENCE and PERVERSIONS that we see EVERY DAY in our denominationised Churches, Homes, Streets, Roads, Governments, Communities, and in every place of living and doing life. 

“The seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the DEMONS are SUBJECT to us in Your name.” 18 He said to them, “I watched Satan FALL from heaven like [a flash of] lightning. 19 Listen carefully: I have GIVEN you AUTHORITY [that you now possess] to TREAD on serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] OVER ALL the POWER of the ENEMY (Satan); and NOTHING will [in any way] harm you. 20 Nevertheless do not rejoice at this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your NAMES are RECORDED in heaven” Luke 10:17-20 Amplified. 

For we as the Church have been given so much tremendous authority and power to bring about the atmophere we earnestly desired to colour our worlds with God’s goodness until Christ Jesus returns for the fulness of our God and well being as Apostle Paul stated in the Holy writ of Ephesians 1:17-23. 

WE ARE God’s BATTLE AXE and WEAPONS OF WAR, the Church of JESUS CHRIST with the mandate to be triumphant in EVERYWHERE and EVERYWAY. 

CHURCH ARISE – YOU ARE THE CHURCH! 

IT’S NOT THE ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING!! 

AND AS THE CHURCH – YOU ARE TRIUMPHANT!!! 

CONGRATULATIONS – BE BLESSED. 

SCRIPTURAL TRUTH WORTH PONDERING: 

“THOU ART MY BATTLE AXE AND WEAPONS OF WAR: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms . . .” Jeremiah 51:20-23. 

“Thy KINGDOM IS AN EVERLASTING KINGDOM, and thy DOMINION endureth throughout ALL GENERATIONS” Psalms 145:13. 

“For THE KINGDOM is the Lord’s: and he is the GOVERNOR among THE NATIONS” Psalms 22:28. 

“Now thanks be unto God, which ALWAYS causeth us to TRIUMPH in Christ, and maketh MANIFEST the SAVOUR of his KNOWLEDGE by us in EVERY PLACE” 2 Corinthians 2:14. 

“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, THAT MEN OUGHT ALWAYS TO PRAY, AND NOT TO FAINT (Give Up, Lose Heart, Discourage) Luke 18:1. (Emphasis Mine) 

“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH; and THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT. 19 And I will give unto thee the KEYS of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt BIND (Allow, Permit) on earth shall be BOUND (Allowed, Permitted) in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt LOOSE (Allow, Permit) on earth shall be LOOSED (Allowed, Permitted) in heaven” Matthew 16:18-19 (Emphasis Mine). 

“Jesus came up and said to them, “ALL AUTHORITY (all power of absolute rule) in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations [help the people to learn of Me, believe in Me, and obey My words], baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always [remaining with you perpetually—regardless of circumstance, and on every occasion], even to the end of the age” Matthew 28:18-20 Amplified. 

“[I always pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son]. 18 And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints (God’s people), 19 and [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength 20 which He produced in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above ALL RULE and AUTHORITY and POWER and DOMINION [whether angelic or human], and [far above] every name that is named [above every title that can be conferred], not only in this age and world but also in the one to come. 22 And He put ALL THINGS [in every realm] in SUBJECTION under Christ’s feet, and appointed Him as [supreme and authoritative] head OVER ALL THINGS in the church, 23 which is His body, the FULLNESS of Him who fills and completes all things in all [believers]” Ephesians 1:17-23 Amplified. 

Further Scriptural Reading: 2 Corinthians 10:3-16; 1 Timothy 1:18; 1 Timothy 6:12; Ephesians 6:10-18; 2 Timothy 3:12; Isaiah 54:15-17; Isaiah 60:1-2; Mark 16:16-20.  

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUMMARY: 

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

  1. Prophetic Warning: A Famine of Hearing the Word 

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

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

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

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

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

  1. Practical Instruction: Guard What You Hear 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scriptural Anchors Used Throughout 

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

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

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

DARE TO LIVE BY GOD’S POWER AND GRACE 

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DARE TO LIVE BY GOD’S POWER AND GRACE: YOU WILL BE STRONG AND STRENGTHEN – IN LIFE AND GODLINESS! 

“And when they had PRAYED, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all FILLED with the Holy Ghost, and they SPAKE THE WORD of God with BOLDNESS . . . 33 And with GREAT POWER gave the apostles WITNESS of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and GREAT GRACE was upon them all” Acts 4:31, 33. 

God wants you strong and strengthened in LIFE and GODLINESS – which is GODLY LIVING. And the only resource to FUNCTION and BECOME strong and strengthened in LIFE and GODLINESS is you DARING to live by God’s enabling – POWER and GRACE that’s given to us in Christ Jesus’ stead. That’s what the Apostles were living with and through to advance the cause of the Kingdom of our God and to keep the enemy at bay. They were emboldened to witness for the cause of the Gospel because the great enabling of grace and power of God by the Holy Spirit was active in their work in the Lord God. And upon such act of grace they stand firmly in the faith to authenticate and enact whom they believe and what they believe and why they believe. 

“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. 

“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. 

Apostle Paul was emboldened to DO ALL THINGS through Christ Jesus, who strengthens and keeps him stronger and stronger by the of enabling – POWER and GRACE of Christ Jesus’ stead. This grace meets his lack and limitations, and turns every situation that appears to be failing into a place of sufficiency. It turns his weakness, failures, and infirmities into strength.  

It is Christ Jesus’ enabling POWER and GRACE that empowers Apostle Paul to FUNCTION and to BECOME in Life and Godly Living – in all we can comprehend of His exploits in the kingdom, His cause, and His fulfilment in life and ministry. 

“I CAN DO ALL THINGS through Christ who STRENGTHENS me” Philippians 4:13. 

“And He said to me, “My GRACE is sufficient for you, for My STRENGHT is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the POWER of Christ may rest upon me” 2 Corinthians 12:9. 

God wants you to THRIVE and not SURVIVE in DOING Life and LIVING Godly -in the very place you are called, and endowed with ALL THINGS – (2 Peter 1:2-4). God wants you to be strong and emboldened in the faith as you do life and live godly, by Him, in Christ Jesus’ stead.  

Hence, you need to ask yourself honest questions to know if you are living by God’s POWER and GRACE or by your own ABILITIES.  

Let your strength come from the Lord in every aspect of doing life, by God’s enabling power and grace. 

“Finally, my brethren, be STRONG in the Lord and in the power of His might . . . 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth BOLDLY to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak BOLDLY, as I ought to speak” Ephesians 6:10, 19-20. 

And considering all your rising early and coming in late – your day-to-day routines and schedules – How strong or strengthened are you today in doing Life and being Godly? How sufficient are you today in doing Life and being Godly.  

How weak and insufficient are you for the demands of Life and Godly Living? How do you endeavour to FUNCTION in order to BECOME with MEANINGFUL FULFILLMENT? These, and many other questions not mentioned, you must present to yourself in the pursuit of your CAUSE and COURSE in your daily Life journey. 

Be Blessed in LIFE and GODLY LIVING in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Therefore, having been JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, we have PEACE with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have ACCESS BY FAITH into this GRACE in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1-2. 

“I CAN DO ALL THINGS through Christ who STRENGTHENS me” Philippians 4:13. 

“And He said to me, “My GRACE is sufficient for you, for My STRENGHT is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the POWER of Christ may rest upon me” 2 Corinthians 12:9. 

“Finally, my brethren, be STRONG in the Lord and in the power of His might . . . 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth BOLDLY to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak BOLDLY, as I ought to speak” Ephesians 6:10, 19-20. 

“GRACE and PEACE be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine POWER has GIVEN to us ALL THINGS that pertain to LIFE and GODLINESS, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4 by which have been GIVEN to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine NATURE, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust” 2 Peter 1:2-4.  

SUMMARY: 

The Central Thesis: God’s Design for You 

God does not want you to merely SURVIVE, but to THRIVE in DOING Life and LIVING Godly. This is possible because you are already called and endowed with ALL THINGS that pertain to life and godliness, by His Divine Power [2 Peter 1:2-4]. 

The only resource to FUNCTION and BECOME strong in this life is to deliberately DARE to live by God’s enabling — POWER and GRACE given through Christ Jesus. 

KEY POINTS: 

  1. Biblical Foundation: The Apostles’ Example

The message uses Acts 4:31,33 as the pattern: After prayer, the believers were FILLED with the Holy Ghost, and with GREAT POWER and GREAT GRACE they witnessed boldly. 

That same enabling of grace and power by the Holy Spirit kept the enemy at bay, emboldened them for the Gospel, and made them stand firm to authenticate what they believe, whom they believe, and why they believe [Romans 5:1-2]. 

  1. The Paul Principle: Sufficiency in Weakness

Apostle Paul’s life is the case study: 
Emboldened to DO ALL THINGS through Christ who strengthens [Philippians 4:13]. 
Grace meets lack and limitations and turns failing situations into sufficiency. 
Weakness, failures, infirmities → turned into strength [2 Corinthians 12:9]. 

Result: Paul was empowered to FUNCTION and BECOME in Life and Godly Living, fulfilling his Kingdom cause and ministry. 

  1. The Call to Self-Examination

Because you are called to Godly Living by God’s Power and Grace, not your own abilities, you must ask yourself: 

Am I living by God’s POWER and GRACE or by my own ABILITIES? 

Considering all the pressure of “rising early and coming in late,” how strong, strengthened, sufficient, or weak am I today for the demands of Life and Godly Living? 

How do I FUNCTION in order to BECOME with MEANINGFUL FULFILLMENT? 

You must present these questions to yourself as you pursue your CAUSE and COURSE in your daily Life journey [Ephesians 6:10, 19-20]. 

  1. The Promise & Posture

Justification by Faith gives you PEACE with God and ACCESS by faith into this GRACE wherein you STAND [Romans 5:1-2]. 
His Divine Power has already given you ALL THINGS for life and godliness, and EXCEEDING GREAT AND PRECIOUS PROMISES so you may be PARTAKERS of the DIVINE NATURE [2 Peter 1:1-4]. 
Command: “Be STRONG in the Lord and in the power of His might” and speak BOLDLY [Ephesians 6:10, 19-20]. 

Closing Benediction: Be blessed in LIFE and GODLY LIVING in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

Key Themes in One Line: 

Strength, Sufficiency, and Fulfilment are not by human effort, but by daring to live daily in the enabling POWER and GRACE of Christ Jesus — which turns weakness into strength and makes Godly Living possible. 

Tone: Prophetic, confrontational, doctrinal, and empowering. Heavy emphasis on POWER, GRACE, FUNCTION, BECOME, THRIVE, STRONG, BOLDNESS. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

LOVE AT ITS BEST 

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LOVE AT ITS BEST: IT DOES INSTRUCTS AND DISCIPLINES! 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

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

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

SUMMARY:  

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

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

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

  1. Warning Against Counterfeit Love

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

  1. Three Hard Truths About Genuine Love

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

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

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

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

     4. Foundation: God’s Love First

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

  1. Tone + Call to Action

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

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

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

REV. CHUKIE MORSI