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HOLDING FORTH UNTO THE MYSTERY OF THE FAITH

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HOLDING FORTH UNTO THE MYSTERY OF THE FAITH: AS AN UNPARALLELED ARMY – THE GOD’S BATTLE AXE AND WEAPONS OF WAR! 

“Thou art my BATTLE AXE AND WEAPONS OF WAR: for with thee will I BREAK (SHATTER ) in pieces the nations, and with thee will I DESTROY kingdoms; 21 and with thee will I BREAK in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I BREAK in pieces the chariot and his rider; 22 with thee also will I BREAK in pieces man and woman; and with thee will I BREAK in pieces old and young; and with thee will I BREAK in pieces the young man and the maid; 23 I will also BREAK in pieces with thee the shepherd and his flock; and with thee will I BREAK in pieces the husbandman and his yoke of oxen; and with thee will I BREAK in pieces captains and rulers” Jeremiah 51:20-23 Emphasis Mine. 

THE UNPARALLELED ARMY — THE CHURCH OF GOD NEEDS FIRSTLY TO COME TO THE POINT OF FULLY ACKNOWLEDGING AND UNDERSTANDING THE ESSENCE OF EMBRACING THE SCRIPTURAL TRUTH AND VITALITY THAT — YOU ARE — GOD’S BATTLE AXE AND WEAPONS OF WAR! 

This indicates that you are not just enrolled in the army by virtue of being born of God, but you are the army, the vessel, the weapon in use to transmit the weaponry to WIN and TRIUMPH in every way of God’s cause on earth, in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

And this you do by HOLDING onto the MYSTERY of the FAITH in PURE CONSCIENCE, in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

“Holding the MYSTERY of the FAITH in a PURE CONSCIENCE” 1 Timothy 3:9. 

FAITH is our life connection, connectivity and currency of demand and supply from heaven for our earthly affairs. FAITH is NOW — present tense, and it is active, not passive, unlike BELIEF which is passive. 

Faith is the only spiritual, legal and tender mystery for doing Kingdom business and exchange with God. It pleases God. And FAITH is about ACTING accordingly and correspondingly on what you BELIEVE concerning God’s WORD in context, without a doubtful thought. Mark 11:20-24. Hebrews 11:1-40. 

Faith is not MYSTERIOUS or MYSTICAL as some may THINK. It is not a CREED, DOCTRINE, RELIGION, SECTARIANISM or DENOMINATION. Faith is the heavenly currency that operates in divine mystery that cannot be adulterated or counterfeited, as other legal and vital tenders in use in the world can. 

Faith is spiritual and life-streaming 24/7 to meet all human affairs with heavenly supply, unhindered. And there is the need for you to hold earnestly and steadfastly to the Faith that brings about victory, if one is to succeed, excel and triumph with God in an ONWARD and UPWARD trajectory in life and grace. 

Faith is not just the spiritual, legal and vital tender to do heavenly business for our earthly affairs, but the mystery of grace that can and will always paralyse every operation of the ENEMY and his COHORTS against the Believer’s FAITH in Christ Jesus, in God. 

And as such, there is the need to be alert, vigilant and sensitive in the Spirit, to exercise a pure heart and a good conscience to safeguard the FAITH from the mode of operation of the enemy and his cohorts, especially towards you as the UNPARALLELED ARMY — the Church of God in Christ Jesus’ stead.  

“And herein do I EXERCISE myself, to have always a CONSCIENCE void of offence toward God, and toward men” Acts 24:16. 

“Now the END of the commandment is CHARITY (LOVE) out of a PURE heart, and of a GOOD CONSCIENCE, and of FAITH UNFEIGNED” 1 Timothy 1:5/Emphasis Mine. 

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

There are — LIFE BATTLES, knowingly or unknowingly. And these Life BATTLES are real to ALL, and they are irrespective of who you are — and it’s not about if or when. 

And OVERCOMING and TRIUMPHING is ASSURED as we do life by holding steadfastly to the mystery of FAITH. That’s what the enemy and his cohorts can’t figure out — how, by faith, victory is certainly certain over the world systems, when and while dealing with an INFORMED unparalleled army — the you, the local and universal Body of Christ Jesus. 

“For everyone born of God is VICTORIOUS and OVERCOMES the world; and this is the VICTORY that has CONQUERED and OVERCOME the world—our [continuing, persistent] FAITH [in Jesus the Son of God]. 5 Who is the one who is VICTORIOUS and OVERCOMES the world? It is the one who BELIEVES and RECOGNIZES the fact that is the Son of God” 1 John 5:4-5/Amplified. 

And the greatest of ALL life battles is the BATTLE of your FAITH in Christ Jesus. 

And there’s an ENEMY and COHORTS out there 24/7 that are fighting daily, going to and fro, roaring aggressively and looking for any avenue and opportunity to devour your FAITH in Christ. 

For the ENEMY and COHORTS know that if they can get hold of your FAITH, EVERYTHING about you will be DEVOURED. Your FAITH is the VICTORY and TRIUMPH that overcomes the WORLD’S set-up SYSTEM, which is run and controlled by the ENEMY and COHORTS against your wellbeing in Christ Jesus. 

“Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be ALERT and CAUTIOUS at ALL TIMES. That ENEMY of yours, the DEVIL, PROWLS around like a ROARING lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour. 9 But RESIST him, be FIRM in your FAITH [against his attack—rooted, established, immovable], knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being experienced by your brothers and sisters throughout the world. [You do not suffer alone.] 10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favour], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be]” 1 Peter 5:8-10/Amplified. 

Hence, when the ENEMY and COHORTS roar, or make attacks on you in their acts of operandi, you need to know and understand that their actual PRIMARY aim and objective are not after your — Money, Family, Career, Relationship, Business, Ministry and such like. 

Their PRIMARY intent is that you GIVE UP and QUIT on your FAITH, for your FAITH is the ONLY divinely instilled mechanism that OVERCOMES and ENACTS your REDEMPTION in humanity to live and do life.  

“FIGHT the GOOD FIGHT of FAITH, lay HOLD on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast PROFESSED a good PROFESSION before many witnesses” 1 Timothy 6:12. 

We are enjoined, therefore, to stand up tall by HOLDING ON TO the mystery of our FAITH, in order to FIGHT the GOOD FIGHT of FAITH in any life BATTLE. There is no room for fainting and giving up so easily in any phase and sphere, because the victory is ASSURED  

“If thou hast RUN with the FOOTMEN, and they have WEARIED thee, then how canst thou CONTEND with HORSES? and if in the land of PEACE, wherein thou TRUSTEDST, they WEARIED thee, then how wilt thou DO in the SWELLING of Jordan?” Jeremiah 12:5. 

Therefore, BUILD UP your most Holy FAITH, as a way of PREPAREDNESS for life’s daily BATTLES, in order to SOAR IN DOMINION through life and the years of living that our God will make possible for you in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

For NO FAITH means NO PLEASING of God, for the just must live by HOLDING ON TO the mystery of the Faith to win and triumph. 

Hence, PREPAREDNESS is imperative and non-negotiable.  

“The horse is PREPARED against the day of battle: but SAFETY is of the LORD” Proverbs 21:31. 

For your FAITH is the MYSTERY for your VICTORY, TRIUMPH, SUCCESS, DOMINION, THRIVING and ACHIEVING; and to OVERCOME and to live the life of A MORE THAN CONQUEROR status — in LIFE and GRACE, in Christ Jesus’ stead — and you need to HOLD ON TO the FAITH MYSTERY in a PURE CONSCIENCE, thereby making all things possible. 

Your FAITH is a one-lane, two-way street — Your Today and your Tomorrow — TREASURE IT. And HOLD ON TO it in a PURE CONSCIENCE as an UNPARALLELED ARMY. 

Your FAITH is the MYSTERY for your VICTORY in life and godliness — HOLD ON TO IT WITH A PURE CONSCIENCE.  

FURTHER SCRIPTURAL READING THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest WAR a GOOD WARFARE; 19 HOLDING FAITH, and a GOOD CONSCIENCE; which some having put away concerning FAITH have made shipwreck: 20 of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme” 1 Timothy 1:18-20. 

“FIGHT the GOOD FIGHT of FAITH, lay HOLD on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses” 1 Timothy 6:12. 

“For though we WALK IN THE FLESH [as mortal men], we are not carrying on our [spiritual] WARFARE according to the flesh and using the WEAPONS of man. 4 The WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE ARE NOT PHYSICAL [weapons of flesh and blood]. Our weapons are divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 5 We are destroying SOPHISTICATED arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the OBEDIENCE of Christ, 6 being ready to PUNISH every act of disobedience, when your OWN OBEDIENCE [as a church] is COMPLETE” 2 Corinthians 10:3-6/Amplified. 

“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. 

“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the VICTORY through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye STEDFAST, UNMOVEABLE, ALWAYS ABOUNDING in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your LABOUR IS NOT IN VAIN in the Lord” 1 Corinthians 15:57-58. 

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 NAY, IN ALL THESE THINGS WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS THROUGH HIM THAT LOVED US. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” Romans 8:35-39. 

“Look at the proud one, His soul is not right within him, But THE RIGHTEOUS WILL LIVE BY HIS FAITH [in the true God]” Habakkuk 2:4/Amplified [Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38]. 

“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. 

SUMMARY: 
The message teaches that you are GOD’S BATTLE AXE AND WEAPONS OF WAR, and your VICTORY is secured by HOLDING ON TO the MYSTERY OF FAITH in a PURE CONSCIENCE. 

KEY POINTS 

  1. YOUR IDENTITY AS AN UNPARALLELED ARMY

You are not just enlisted in God’s army because you are born of God. You are the army — the vessel and weapon God uses to BREAK nations, DESTROY kingdoms, and TRIUMPH in His cause on earth. 
Jeremiah 51:20-23 — “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…” 

  1. THE OPERATING SYSTEM: FAITH IN A PURE CONSCIENCE

To function as God’s weapon, you must be HOLDING ON TO the MYSTERY of the FAITH in a PURE CONSCIENCE. 
1 Timothy 3:9 — “Holding the MYSTERY of the FAITH in a PURE CONSCIENCE” 
1 Timothy 1:5 — “Now the END of the commandment is CHARITY out of a PURE heart, and of a GOOD CONSCIENCE, and of FAITH UNFEIGNED” 
Acts 24:16 — “And herein do I EXERCISE myself, to have always a CONSCIENCE void of offence toward God, and toward men” 

  1. THE NATURE OF FAITH

FAITH is not a creed, doctrine, or passive belief. It is: 

  • Your heavenly currency for Kingdom business — the legal tender for demand and supply from heaven. 
  • Present tense and active — acting on God’s Word without doubt. 
  • Uncounterfeitable and life-streaming 24/7 for every human affair. 
  • Mark 11:20-24 and Hebrews 11:1-40 demonstrate faith in action. 
  1. THE BATTLE AND THE ENEMY’S STRATEGY

Life BATTLES are inevitable. The enemy and his cohorts are constantly seeking to devour. 
1 Peter 5:8-10 — “Be sober, be ALERT and CAUTIOUS at ALL TIMES. That ENEMY of yours, the DEVIL, PROWLS around like a ROARING lion… But RESIST him, be FIRM in your FAITH” 

Their primary target is not your money, career, or family. It is your FAITH. If they take your faith, everything collapses. That is why you must FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH. 
1 Timothy 6:12 — “FIGHT the GOOD FIGHT of FAITH, lay HOLD on eternal life” 

  1. THE CERTAINTY OF VICTORY

Overcoming is guaranteed through persistent faith. 
1 John 5:4-5 — “For everyone born of God is VICTORIOUS and OVERCOMES the world; and this is the VICTORY that has CONQUERED and OVERCOME the world—our FAITH” 
Romans 8:35-39 — “NAY, IN ALL THESE THINGS WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS THROUGH HIM THAT LOVED US” 
2 Corinthians 2:14 — “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to TRIUMPH in Christ” 
1 Corinthians 15:57-58 — “But thanks be to God, which giveth us the VICTORY through our Lord Jesus Christ… be ye STEDFAST, UNMOVEABLE” 

Our warfare is spiritual, not physical. 
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 — “For though we WALK IN THE FLESH, we are not carrying on our WARFARE according to the flesh… Our weapons are divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses”  

  1. THE CALL TO PREPAREDNESS

BUILD UP your most Holy FAITH in PREPAREDNESS for daily battles so you can SOAR IN DOMINION. 
Proverbs 21:31 — “The horse is PREPARED against the day of battle: but SAFETY is of the LORD” 
Habakkuk 2:4 — “THE RIGHTEOUS WILL LIVE BY HIS FAITH” 

  1. FINAL DECLARATION

Your FAITH is the MYSTERY for your VICTORY, TRIUMPH, SUCCESS, DOMINION, THRIVING and ACHIEVING. 
It is a one-lane, two-way street — Your Today and your Tomorrow — TREASURE IT. 
HOLD ON TO it in a PURE CONSCIENCE as AN UNPARALLELED ARMY. 
Philippians 4:8 — “whatsoever things are TRUE, HONEST, JUST, PURE, LOVELY… THINK ON THESE THINGS” 

SUMMARY IN ONE LINE:  
You are God’s Battle Axe. Stand firm, guard your faith, and live from victory. The triumph is assured in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

A GLORIOUS CHURCH 

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A GLORIOUS CHURCH: The Gracious, Graceful And Triumphant People – THAT’S YOU! 

“The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger” Job 17:9. 

A GLORIOUS CHURCH is the righteous Church. But what then does the CHURCH constitute? What does the Glorious CHURCH signify?  The Church is an individual – you. It is the local and universal body of born again and Spirit-filled Believers in Christ Jesus under a shepherd – Headship/Leadership. Meaning there is a shepherd placed over the Church. The Church is not headless. And Jesus Christ is the head of the Church, with many undershepherds serving on His behalf. He is the chief Shepherd, the Great Shepherd and the Good Shepherd of the Church [1 Peter 5:4; Hebrews 13:20; John 10:11-18]. 

What kind of CHURCH are you today? I hope you ARE the GLORIOUS CHURCH that Christ is building by every indication; that is, the Church that’s in the sphere of being triumphant, victorious, an overcomer and MORE THAN A CONQUEROR in Christ Jesus. And you ARE NOT the dirty, stained church that claims to be a believer. Instead, you are aligned as a clean, gracious, graceful and triumphant believer in Christ. 

More so, what ARE you in the midst of a broken society, confused and destabilised world, faint-hearted and dissatisfied, disillusioned community that’s filled with wickedness, evil, hatred, war and pandemic, economically crushed nations and more? Are you AN ANSWER to the dying world or are you a part of the problem? God wants you to BE THE ANSWER rather than the problem in the world today. For you ARE the glorious Church that God is building in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

“. . . Christ is the head of the CHURCH: and he is the saviour of the body . . . 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 5:21-33. 

The Church which God is building in Christ Jesus is a GLORIOUS CHURCH. A Church without spot, wrinkle or any such thing – that makes her immaculate. A Church whose sins are washed away, loved by God and sanctified, set apart for glory, virtue and honour in His grace, and made a kingdom of priests. A Church beyond walls. A Church that’s born from every kindred, nation, people and tongue. A special breed, holy and Blessed. This is the Church with a NEW SONG – redemption song. 

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

“But ye are a CHOSEN generation, a ROYAL priesthood, an HOLY nation, a PECULIAR people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10 which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy” 1 Peter 2:9-10. 

“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. 

This Church is empowered with the Holy Spirit of grace. Therefore, know that the Church is not a weakling, it’s not a surviving – it is THRIVING. It is in dominion. Its victory is settled. Its triumph is a done deed. The Church is MORE THAN A CONQUEROR. Kingdoms bow before her and nations submit to her rulership, and she reigns in glory and virtue in the grace. This Church is unparalleled – by no force ever known on the planet earth. The Church’s redemption song is FREEDOM – from the clutches of sin and satan and the effects of poverty, sickness and spiritual death. [Galatians 3:6-9, 13-14, 26-29; Luke 10:17-20; Matthew 16:13-20; Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20; Acts 1:8] 

You ARE that glorious Church that’s being built now and always by God’s revelation knowledge in order to rule and reign in life through the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God in Christ Jesus. Amen. [Romans 5:17-21; Matthew 16:13-20]. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

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

“But ye are a CHOSEN generation, a ROYAL priesthood, an HOLY nation, a PECULIAR people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10 which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy” 1 Peter 2:9-10. 

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. 

“When Jesus came into the coasts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not REVEALED it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 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 on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ” Matthew 16:13-20. 

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

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

SUMMARY: 

CORE THEME: 
God is building a GLORIOUS CHURCH in Christ Jesus — spotless, triumphant, empowered, and reigning. And THAT CHURCH IS YOU. You are called to be the answer to a broken world, thriving in dominion, washed by the Word, and reigning through righteousness. 

KEY POINTS OF THE MESSAGE 

  1. THE IDENTITY OF THE GLORIOUS CHURCH
  • What the Church IS: 
  • An individual — you. 
  • The local and universal body of born again, Spirit-filled Believers in Christ Jesus [Ephesians 5:25-27]. 
  • Not headless. Jesus Christ is the Head, with undershepherds serving under Him. He is the Chief, Great and Good Shepherd [1 Peter 5:4; Hebrews 13:20; John 10:11]. 
  • What the Church IS NOT: Dirty and stained. You are called to be clean, gracious, graceful and triumphant. 
  • Ephesians 5:25-27 — Christ loved the Church and gave Himself to 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. 
  1. THE CHARACTER OF THE GLORIOUS CHURCH
  • Washed & Sanctified: Sins washed away in His blood [Revelation 1:5-6]. Made a kingdom of priests [1 Peter 2:9]. 
  • Redeemed & Multiplied: Born from every kindred, tongue, people, and nation [Revelation 5:9-10]. A chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people. 
  • New Song: The redemption song — FREEDOM from sin, satan, poverty, sickness and spiritual death. 
  • Immortal & Unstoppable: the gates of hell shall not prevail against it [Matthew 16:18]. 
  1. THE POWER & AUTHORITY OF THE GLORIOUS CHURCH
  • Empowered: By the Holy Spirit of grace. Not surviving — THRIVING [Acts 1:8]. 
  • Dominion: Victory is settled. Triumph is a done deed. The Church is MORE THAN A CONQUEROR. 
  • Rulership: Kingdoms bow before her and nations submit to her rulership. She reigns in glory and virtue [Romans 5:17]. 
  • Unparalleled: No force on earth can stand against her. Given power to tread on serpents and scorpions [Luke 10:17-20]. 
  • Keys of the Kingdom: Whatsoever you bind on earth is bound in heaven [Matthew 16:19]. 
  1. THE MISSION OF THE GLORIOUS CHURCH IN A BROKEN WORLD

The world today is: broken, confused, destabilized, faint-hearted, filled with wickedness, evil, hatred, war, pandemic, and economically crushed nations. 
The Question: Are you AN ANSWER to the dying world or are you a part of the problem? 
God’s Answer: God wants you to BE THE ANSWER. You are the glorious Church God is building in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

  1. HOW YOU BECOME AND STAY GLORIOUS
  • By Revelation Knowledge: The Church is being built by God’s revelation [Matthew 16:17-18]. 
  • By Righteousness: they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of RIGHTEOUSNESS shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ [Romans 5:17]. 
  • By Holding On: The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger [Job 17:9].  

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING 

  1. Ephesians 5:25-27 — The standard: Glorious, spotless, holy, without blemish 
  2. Matthew 16:13-20 — Jesus WILL BUILD His Church and the gates of hell will not prevail 
  3. Revelation 1:5-6; 5:9-10 — Washed by blood, made kings and priests, redeemed from every nation 
  4. 1 Peter 2:9-10 — Chosen generation, royal priesthood, called out of darkness into light 
  5. Romans 5:17-21 — We reign in life through the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God in Christ Jesus 
  6. Luke 10:17-20 — Power over all the power of the enemy 

CALL TO ACTION / CHARGE 

  1. KNOW WHO YOU ARE — You ARE that glorious Church. Stop seeing yourself as weak. 
  2. BE THE ANSWER — In the midst of darkness, rise as the clean, gracious, triumphant believer Christ is building. 
  3. RULE AND REIGN — Through the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. Walk in dominion, not survival. 
  4. HOLD ON — Keep clean hands and a righteous way. You shall be stronger and stronger. 
  5. SING THE NEW SONG — Live in FREEDOM. The Church’s victory is already settled. 

DECLARATION: You are not headless. You are not stained. You are empowered. You are glorious. Amen. 

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

THE PLACE OF CHURCH WORSHIP

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THE PLACE OF CHURCH WORSHIP – IT’S A FAMILY GATHERING – AND FAMILY SUNDAY: BE A PARTICIPANT, NOT A SPECTATOR, AT THE INGATHERING! 

“I was GLAD when they SAID unto me, LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE of the Lord” Psalms 122:1. 

Unreservedly, I just want you to know now, today and always that: 

THE PLACE OF CHURCH WORSHIP IS NOT A PLACE YOU GO TO – IT’S A FAMILY GATHERING YOU SHOULD BELONG TO . . . SO ARISE AND BE THERE WHENEVER THERE IS AN INGATHERING AND BE A PARTICIPANT OF IT . . . DON’T BE A SPECTATOR AND OBSERVER.  

Be as the Psalmist to always look forward to the GATHERING and INGATHERING of God’s precious and redeemed people as you. For the GATHERING and INGATHERING of God’s VICTORIOUS, OVERCOMERS, TRIUMPHANT and A MORE THAN CONQUERORS people of God in Christ Jesus stead is where you should always desire and make time available to be – just as written of the Psalmist, in the scripture of Psalm 122:1, as mentioned earlier, and more so for us of the last days Brethren, as spoken of in Isaiah. 

“And it shall come to pass in the LAST DAYS, that the MOUNTAIN of the Lord’s house shall be ESTABLISHED in the TOP of the mountains, and shall be EXALTED above the hills; and all NATIONS shall flow unto it. 3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the HOUSE of the God of Jacob; and he will TEACH us of his ways, and we will WALK in his paths: for out of ZION shall go forth the law, and the WORD of the Lord from Jerusalem. 4 And he shall JUDGE among the nations, and shall REBUKE many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn WAR any more” Isaiah 2:2-4  

Find a WORSHIP INGATHERING near you and be a part – an active participant. It’s your family, it’s not just a place you go to . . . You are the Church in the Churches INGATHERING. Your seating spot awaits you in the COMMUNION. Make it happen now and always – [Ephesians 5:23-32]. Don’t be an observer, a pessimistic and passive person in the INGATHERING – give in your best, make your good, spirited and hearted presence to bless someone because you are there. You don’t know how someone may be happily blessed for your unexplainable smiles, gracious testimony and undeniable presence that you never knew could be contagious to give hope, love and assurance of FAITH in God in Christ Jesus to another loved child of God. 

“How is it then, BRETHREN? when ye COME TOGETHER, every one of you hath a PSALM, hath a DOCTRINE, hath a TONGUE, hath a REVELATION, hath an INTERPRETATION. Let ALL THINGS be DONE unto EDIFYING” 1 Corinthians 14:26. 

Give God a chance in your life, and don’t be a spectator, making excuses with the habits of absenteeism each time is the set moment of gathering and ingathering assembly of God’s precious people.  

“And let us consider one another to PROVOKE unto LOVE and to GOOD WORKS: 25 not FORSAKING the assembling of OURSELVES TOGETHER, as the MANNER of some is; but EXHORTING one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” Hebrews 10:24-25. 

Be ASSURED that at the INGATHERING, everyone is UNIQUE, VITAL and IMPORTANT . . . So are you too . . . We are all CALLED into a COMMON UNION – COMMUNION and the same PURPOSE of God – to SERVE Him acceptably and WORSHIP Him worthily in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. [1 Corinthians 12:12-27, 1 Corinthians 1:9; Romans 8:28-30; Ephesians 1:12; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Revelation 5:9-10]. 

And no matter the situation and circumstances befalling us – it’s far BETTER to be late than NEVER to be at the INGATHERING . . . Because you have to COME for it to BECOME a GATHERING and INGATHERING. And it’s a FAMILY gathering – YOUR gathering and not someone ELSE’S. Be there at ALL COST in LOVE, HOPE and FAITH of God that’s in Christ Jesus. For out of ZION, the Church shall go forth the LAW – the WORD of our God, to make good and goodness for the individual, family, community and the larger society of any nation. 

“. . . 3 And MANY PEOPLE shall go and say, COME ye, and LET US GO UP to the MOUNTAIN of the Lord, to THE HOUSE of the God of Jacob; and he will TEACH us of His WAYS, and we will WALK in his PATHS: for out of ZION shall go forth THE LAW, and THE WORD of the Lord from Jerusalem. . .” Isaiah 2:1-5. 

Therefore, beloved of God, have you resolved to find a place of worship? There’s one near you, even at a walking distance, where you are not mobile and can’t afford the cost of transport to your desired places. It’s not a New Creation mandate that until you must attend the denomination you were born into, or your family is noted for, or you attended while living in a particular region, that’s when you get to the gathering – the assembly of God’s REDEEMED people like you. You need to know and understanding this in the grace, that in Christ Jesus, the NEW CREATION is not limited by tribe, colour, status, culture, gender, denomination, and such like, before God, to worship Him worthily and serve Him acceptably. [2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 6:14-16; Galatians 3:26-29; Galatians 5:6]. 

I hope you make up your mind today to be at the ingathering near you. And it’s my prayers that you be blessed of God in the grace as you step up to show up now in the faith for your new dawn. 

Blessed regards. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“How is it then, BRETHREN? when ye COME TOGETHER, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let ALL THINGS be DONE unto EDIFYING” 1 Corinthians 14:26. 

“And let us consider one another to PROVOKE unto LOVE and to GOOD WORKS: 25 not FORSAKING the assembling of OURSELVES TOGETHER, as the MANNER of some is; but EXHORTING one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” Hebrews 10:24-25. 

“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 of whom the whole FAMILY IN HEAVEN AND EARTH is named” Ephesians 3:14-15. 

“But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it. 2 And many nations shall come, and say, COME, AND LET US GO UP TO THE MOUNTAIN OF THE LORD, AND TO THE HOUSE OF THE GOD OF JACOB; AND HE WILL TEACH US OF HIS WAYS, AND WE WILL WALK IN HIS PATHS: for the law shall go forth of ZION, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. 3 And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more” Micah 4:1-3. 

“Ye are the LIGHT of the world. A city that is SET on an HILL cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it UNDER a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” Matthew 5:14-16. 

“But ye are come unto MOUNT SION, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, 23 to the GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND CHURCH OF THE FIRSTBORN, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, 24 and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel” Hebrews 12:22-24. 

“But upon MOUNT ZION shall be DELIVERANCE, and there shall be HOLINESS; and the house of Jacob shall POSSESS their POSSESSIONS” Obadiah 1:17.  

Further Scriptural Reading Text: Ephesians 5:23-32; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of attending church gatherings and being an active participant in the community of believers. It encourages readers to view the church as a family gathering, rather than just a place to go. The message highlights the benefits of being part of a church community, including receiving support, encouragement, and edification. 

Key points: 

  • The church is a family gathering, not just a place to go 
  • Believers should be participants, not spectators, in the gathering 
  • The gathering is an opportunity to worship God, receive teaching, and build relationships with other believers 
  • Every believer has a unique role and contribution to make in the church 
  • Attending church gatherings is important for spiritual growth and edification 
  • Believers should prioritise attending church gatherings, even if it’s challenging 
  • The church is a place of deliverance, holiness, and possession of spiritual blessings 

The message is filled with scriptural references, including Psalm 122:1, Isaiah 2:2-4, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Hebrews 10:24-25, and Ephesians 3:14-15, emphasising the importance of community and gathering together as believers. 

The message concludes by encouraging readers to find a church community near them and to prioritise attending gatherings and assuring them that they are vital and important members of the body of Christ. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE PANDEMIC FAITH CHALLENGE

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THE PANDEMIC FAITH CHALLENGE: ALWAYS KNOW FOR SURE THAT – YOU ARE THE CHURCH THAT GOD IS BUILDING – NO ROOM TO FEAR! 

“Come, my people, enter thou into thy CHAMBERS, and SHUT THY DOORS about thee: HIDE THYSELF as it were for a LITTLE MOMENT, until the INDIGNATION be overpast” Isaiah 26:20. 

In the pandemic challenge, our Christian Faith in Christ Jesus stead and our relationship with Father God is a testing time of our Faith reality. To authenticate the earnestness of our Faith in Christ Jesus toward Father God, one must be intentional, pragmatic, and assured, knowing and understanding that we are to be different in the world, though we are in the world during this pandemic. 

“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. 19 If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because YOU ARE NOT OF THE WORLD, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you” John 15:18-19. 

“You ARE of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is GREATER than he who is in the world. 5 They ARE of the world. Therefore, they speak as of the world, and the world hears them. 6 We ARE of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error” 1 John 4:4-6. 

For YOU ARE the Church that God is Building; and you ARE not closed, as some may indicate. You Can’t be closed – it’s just the GATHERING [MEETING] place that’s been temporarily shut. The real Church is alive in the grace and not limited by the building. There is no more time to play games with our lives or the lives of others. It’s time to take a spiritual stand in wisdom, to guide you on how to navigate life and live godly in a time like this – the pandemic. 

“If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to MORE strength: BUT WISDOM IS PROFITABLE TO DIRECT” Ecclesiastes 10:10. 

The Scriptures says wisdom is PROFITABLE to direct (Ecclesiastes 10:10). Since we are not all in the same place of grace and strength as a Church to robustly withstand some measures, it’s crucial that every sacrifice to help – especially the young in Faith – is considered. The building gathering may be shut for now; but the services for advancing Kingdom Causes are not shut. This isn’t a weakening, but a wise approach to flourish in all circumstances. It’s a challenge to awaken to the times, to become WHAT you are and WHOM you are in Christ, regardless of circumstances. 

 Apostle Paul said, ‘To the WEAK I became WEAK, that I might win the weak.’ (1 Corinthians 9:22) He became like them to help them grow. A good shepherd cares for the flock, strengthening the strong and protecting the vulnerable – especially the lambs, who need extra care. They are part of this journey of life and grace in God’s kingdom, and we must keep the enemy at bay. 

“To the WEAK became I as WEAK, that I might GAIN the WEAK: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means SAVE some. 23 And this I do for the GOSPEL’S SAKE, that I might be partaker thereof with you” 1 Corinthians 9:22-23. 

“We then that are STRONG ought to bear the INFIRMITIES of the WEAK, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to EDIFICATION. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me” Romans 15:1-3. 

For we are the Church being built of the Father God in our Lord Christ Jesus by the Word through prayers in the empowering of the Holy Spirit; as such we the Church are not the structurally and architecturally building; hence as a charismatic and dynamic body, we can adapt with the changes to advance the Kingdom Causes of our God as we keep the enemy and cohorts at bay through this period until the world present predicament come to a hold at least. 

Just as Moses let the Israelites through the wilderness to the promised land, despite all the challenges, may every pastoral leader, by God’s wisdom, guide their flock to stability, strength, and counsel during these challenging times of Health and Economic struggles worldwide. We are all being tested, but may leaders shepherd their people through, to a place of resilience and godliness, 

The Churches leadership can use the services of the home cell groups, social media streamlining platforms, recorded videos, and Audio formats to transmit the Word to keep the Church services alive and engaged gracefully and graciously in knowledge and understanding without disruptions. Additionally, utilising telephone lines for counseling and prayer support can help channel care effectively. 

May this be a note for everyone: as we navigate this process, the dynamics of how we conduct Church services will shift, and denominational boundaries will be broken. It’s time to wise up and break free from limitations we have built around ourselves. 

It’s my prayer that as the Pastoral leadership team yield to the Holy Spirit, they will be equipped to lead God’s flocks unhindered, guiding them in LIFE and GODLY LIVING through Christ Jesus stead. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“We then that are STRONG ought to bear the INFIRMITIES of the WEAK, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to EDIFICATION. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me” Romans 15:1-3. 

“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to SUPPORT THE WEAK, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to GIVE than to RECEIVE” Acts 20:35. 

“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 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 on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ” Matthew 16:16-20. 

“So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, FEED MY LAMBS. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, FEED MY SHEEP. 17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, FEED MY SHEEP” John 21:16-17. 

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

“The ELDERS which are among you I EXHORT, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2 FEED THE FLOCK of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3 neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 4 And when the CHIEF SHEPHERD shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away“ 1 Peter 5:1-4. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

LIVING THOUGHT: YOU ARE GOD’S CHURCH

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LIVING THOUGHT: YOU ARE GOD’S CHURCH – A PART OF THE CHURCHES OF GOD! 

“. . . 18 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 . . .” Matthew 16:14-20. 

“Give none offence, neither to THE JEWS, nor to THE GENTILES, nor to THE CHURCH of God: 33 even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved” 1 Corinthians 10:32-33. 

“Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me DAILY, the CARE of all THE CHURCHES” 2 Corinthians 11:28. 

The CHURCH is NOT the CATHEDRAL or STRUCTURAL BUILDING or DENOMINATIONISED CREED OR RELIGIOUS INCLINATION of any kind that you may think. For YOU ARE the Church and a part of THE CHURCHES of God in Christ Jesus stead. Amen! You ARE a member in particular of the body of Christ Jesus [1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Ephesians 5:22-33] – which means you ARE one of the Church of the Churches that the Saviour and Lord, Christ Jesus, is building, the Church that’s been saved and washed by His blood, and had been REDEEMED from every kindred, nation, tongue, people and of irrespective of any measures [Matthew 16:18; Revelation 1:5-6; Revelation 5:9-10]. 

You ARE that God’s building, that’s undergoing His works 24/7, ascribed as a HOLY nation, a PECULIAR people, a CHOSEN generation and a ROYAL priesthood, that has received mercies and set to show forth the praise of Him that has called you from darkness into His marvellous light of fellowship with Saviour and Lord – Christ Jesus. Amen [1 Peter 2:9-10; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 3:8-9]. You ARE God’s temple, His dwelling place [1 Corinthians 6:19-20]. You ARE of God and He lives in you. You are the dwelling of the Holy Godhead, and the greater one resides in you. That’s awesomeness, graciousness, gracefulness and BLESSEDNESS indeed. 

“Ye ARE of God, little children, and have OVERCOME them: because GREATER is he that is in you, than he that is in the world . . .6 We ARE of God: he that KNOWETH God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby KNOW we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error” 1 John 4:4, 6. 

It’s a high time you know who you ARE and ARE BECOMING of God in Christ Jesus stead; otherwise, you may be subject to the SECTARIANISM and DENOMINATIONALISM and RELIGIOSITY that’s embedded in the tradition of men, the make-belief and dogmas, creeds, bylaws and philosophy that leads to further BONDAGES and not after Christ Jesus stead. When you know you are the Church, you won’t be having infighting as the Corinthians Churches who compete, compare and lay claims to dominance as to saying – “I am of Paul or I am of Apollos” that they nearly ruined their faith of God in Christ Jesus. Even today, many have subjected themselves to – “I am of this DENOMINATION, and of that SECTARIANISM or and of that Apostle or Prophet or Pastor and such like, than to being after Saviour and Lord Christ Jesus, as His Church, a part of the Churches of God in Him. 

“. . . 6 As ye have therefore RECEIVED Christ Jesus the Lord, so WALK ye in him: 7 ROOTED and BUILT up in him, and STABLISHED in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. 8 BEWARE LEST ANY MAN SPOIL you through PHILOSOPHY and VAIN DECEIT, after the TRADITION OF MEN, after the RUDIMENTS of the world, and NOT AFTER Christ. 9 For in him DWELLETH all the FULNESS of the Godhead bodily. . .” Colossians 2:1-23. 

“. . . 3 For ye are yet CARNAL: for whereas there is among you ENVYING, and STRIFE, and DIVISIONS, are ye not CARNAL, and WALK AS MEN? 4 For while one saith, I AM OF PAUL; AND ANOTHER, I AM OF APOLLOS; ARE YE NOT CARNAL? 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase . . .” 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 

Gathering at the structural building is Scripturally good, needful and helpful but it’s not the Church. It’s you, your PRESENCE in that place and with OTHERS that makes the building in terms “the Church and the CHURCHES” per se, otherwise it could be any hall or places of doing life also like restaurants, Office, Leisure centre etc. 

“NOT FORSAKING the ASSEMBLING of ourselves together, as the MANNER of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” Hebrews 10:25. 

“But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, 23 to the GENERAL ASSEMBLY and CHURCH of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, 24 and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel” Hebrews 12:22-24. 

Know for certainty, that the Church, is made up firstly, of the individual – you, then the local – group gathering otherwise called assembly and the universal body, of the born of God in Christ Jesus, under a shepherd. This is worth noting as you do life in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. The Church/Churches is/are not reckoned by any religion or religious or religiosity attached to a set denomination and affiliates, but as a body, living under God in Christ Jesus stead, by the Holy Spirit leads and leadership, through the living WORD of God. 

Therefore, SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK, for you ARE the CHURCH that Father God is building in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Therefore if ANY MAN be in Christ, he is a NEW CREATURE (CREATION): old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (Emphasis Mine). 

“. . . 18 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 on earth shall be BOUND in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt LOOSE on earth shall be LOOSED in heaven . . .” Matthew 16:14-20. 

“Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. 9 For WE ARE LABOURERS together with God: ye ARE God’s HUSBANDRY, ye ARE God’s BUILDING” 1 Corinthians 3:8-9. 

“and what agreement hath the TEMPLE of God with idols? for ye ARE the TEMPLE of the living God; as God hath said, I will DWELL in them, and WALK in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people” 2 Corinthians 6:16. 

“Know ye not that ye ARE the TEMPLE of God, and that the Spirit of God DWELLETH in you? 17 If any man defile the TEMPLE of God, him shall God destroy; for the TEMPLE of God is holy, which TEMPLE ye ARE.” 1 Corinthians 3:16-20. 

“What? know ye not that your body is the TEMPLE of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye HAVE of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore GLORIFY God in your BODY, and in your SPIRIT, which ARE God’s” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE CHRISTIAN [CHRIST-LIKE] FAITH

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THE CHRISTIAN [CHRIST-LIKE] FAITH: IT’S NOT A RELIGION! 

“Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: 26 and when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the DISCIPLES were CALLED CHRISTIANS FIRST in Antioch” Acts 11:25-26. 

The CHRISTIAN [CHRIST-LIKE] FAITH is not a RELIGION; It’s only a RELIGION to you or to a person, when the HOLY SPIRIT is not your GOVERNOR and the LEADER of your being, and you are not being built-up by God’s WORD, in doing life and godly living in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“And this is the record, that God hath GIVEN to us ETERNAL LIFE, and this LIFE is in His Son. 12 He that HATH the Son hath LIFE; and he that HATH NOT the Son of God HATH NOT LIFE” 1 John 5:11-12. 

“And this is LIFE ETERNAL, that they might KNOW thee the ONLY true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast SENT” John 17:3. 

The CHRISTIAN [CHRIST-LIKE] FAITH it’s of the life and person of God in Christ Jesus. When you take off CHRIST from the word CHRISTIAN you have “IAN”, meaning “I AM NOTHING”. So, what makes the Christian in his or her Christian FAITH to be of tremendous value and worth, is the experience of God’s graciousness and gracefulness, to life and godly living, in Christ Jesus within the person. In Christ Jesus, the CHRISTIAN [CHRIST-LIKE] FAITH is a person and personality, and it’s not an idea or myth or object or any such like. 

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

So then, the CHRISTIAN [CHRIST-LIKE] FAITH is of REPENTANCE toward God and FAITH toward the person of our Lord Christ Jesus; And by this act of faith, we ENSURE our ASSURED REDEMPTION wherein one is unveiled to the ETERNAL LIFE that’s available to any – in the realm of eternity, the timeless timeline of God. [Acts 20:20-21; John 17:3; 1 John 5:11-12]. And in Christ Jesus, there’s no sectarianism and denominationalism of any kind – but the FAITH that’s working – in operative and energised, through the LOVE of God in Christ Jesus stead without sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation. [Galatians 5:6; Galatians 3:26-29]. 

Therefore, if you do think that the CHRISTIAN [CHRIST-LIKE] FAITH is a religion as many and dictionary had classified it like other set religions in the world, you need to rethink again and redefine your known information about divinity in the living and alive person of God in Christ Jesus [1 John 5:7; Hebrews 7:23-25; Colossians 1:27; Philippians 1:20-21; Galatians 2:20-21]. 

Be blessed in God’s GRACE and BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. 28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, almost thou persuadest me to be a CHRISTIAN. 29 And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds” Acts 26:27-29. 

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

“In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. 38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. 39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)” John 7:37-39. 

“But there is a spirit in man: and the INSPIRATION of the Almighty GIVETH them understanding” Job 32:8. 

“The Spirit of God hath MADE me, and the BREATH of the Almighty hath GIVEN me life” Job 33:4. 

“The spirit of man is the CANDLE of the Lord, SEARCHING all the INWARD parts of the belly” Proverbs 20:27. 

“And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? 12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ASK him?” Luke 11:9-13. 

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

“For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence . . . 8 But ye shall receive POWER, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be WITNESSES unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth” Acts 1:5, 8. 

“The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. 21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. 23 But the hour cometh, and NOW is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father SEEKETH such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him MUST worship him in spirit and in truth” John 4:19-24. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE GOSPEL TRUTH – ABOUT THE CHURCH 

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THE GOSPEL TRUTH – ABOUT THE CHURCH: YOU ARE THE CHURCH – THAT GOD IS BUILDING IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD! 

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

“Churches are not clubs for the perfect. They are clinics for the sick, the wounded and the maimed, where those a bit stronger help those who are still weak. The forgiven forgive. The healed heal. The comforted comfort others. Those who have been picked up pick others up. God bless you” – Reinhard BONNKE, of Blessed Memory. 

The Church gathering otherwise called “The Church”, is the collective home extension of the individual nucleus home respectively. It’s like a fuel filling station and garage for the fuelling and refuelling, the centre for the repair and repairing of the car – and in such places you don’t run the car there after fuelling or repairing but the car’s comes there to get energies and synergy’s before going to take a run on the road of doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus stead. And God is building His Church that makes up that gathering in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“. . . 18 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 on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven . . .” Matthew 16:13-20. 

For the Church is you – the individual, local and universal body of born-again Believers of God in Christ Jesus, filled by the Holy Spirit, living by the instructions of the unadulterated and authoritative WORD of God, and under a Pastoral Shepherd without prejudice. The Church is not a freelance person of freedom without a stand and guild rails, without order and decency, but under the guidance of spiritual leadership of the Holy Spirit. The Church is living and lively, loving and touchable, and it’s also reachable, and the life is liveable and more, as God in Christ Jesus, the head of the Church. The Church is otherwise called THE BODY OF CHRIST which you are a member there to function and not as a structure.  

“. . . 30 for we are MEMBERS of His BODY, of his flesh, and of his bones . . .” Ephesians 5:21-33. 

“. . . 27 Now ye ARE the BODY of Christ, and MEMBERS in particular . . .” 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. 

I pray you won’t be the loosed end Believer’s in Christ Jesus, who is without knowledge and understanding of who you ARE on spiritual settings for the Church of God in Christ Jesus stead; more so, so that you can share in the fullness of the available and given grace that Christ Jesus, the head of the Church, has set out and bestowed for your BLESSEDNESS in Him accordingly. For you ARE His Church that He’s building, and as such the Church is sanctified, cleansed, loved, glorious, holy, without spot, wrinkle, blemish, and a mystery. [Ephesians 5:21-33]. 

“. . . For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the HEAD OF THE CHURCH: and He is the SAVIOUR of THE BODY. 24 Therefore as THE CHURCH is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. 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 . . . 32 This is a great MYSTERY: but I speak concerning Christ and the church . . .” Ephesians 5:23-32 

Blessed regards in Christ Jesus stead, as you take your place and stands in the grace in doing life and living godly. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Let ALL THINGS be done DECENTLY [APPROPRIATELY] and in ORDER” 1 Corinthians 14:40/Emphasis Mine. 

“Brethren, if a man be OVERTAKEN in a FAULT, ye which are SPIRITUAL, RESTORE such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2 Bear ye one another’s burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ. 3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself . . . 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season, we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith” Galatians 6:1-10. 

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

“But if any man seem to be CONTENTIOUS, we have no such CUSTOM [PRACTICE], neither the CHURCHES of God” 1 Corinthians 11:16/Emphasis Mine. 

“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. 22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 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. 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: 30 for we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 33 Nevertheless let every one of you in PARTICULAR so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband” Ephesians 5:21-33. 

“For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For the body is not one member, but many. 15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? 18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. 19 And if they were all one member, where were the body? 20 But now are they many members, yet but one body. 21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. 22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: 23 and those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. 24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: 25 that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. 26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular” 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

HOLDING FORTH UNTO THE MYSTERY OF THE FAITH

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HOLDING FORTH UNTO THE MYSTERY OF THE FAITH: AS AN UNPARALLELED ARMY – THE GOD’S BATTLE AXE AND WEAPONS OF WAR!

“Thou art my BATTLE AXE AND WEAPONS OF WAR: for with thee will I BREAK (SHATTER ) in pieces the nations, and with thee will I DESTROY kingdoms; 21 and with thee will I BREAK in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I BREAK in pieces the chariot and his rider; 22 with thee also will I BREAK in pieces man and woman; and with thee will I BREAK in pieces old and young; and with thee will I BREAK in pieces the young man and the maid; 23 I will also BREAK in pieces with thee the shepherd and his flock; and with thee will I BREAK in pieces the husbandman and his yoke of oxen; and with thee will I BREAK in pieces captains and rulers” Jeremiah 51:20-23 Emphasis Mine.

The UNPARALLELED ARMY- the Church of God needs to firstly come to the point to fully acknowledge and understand the essence of embracing the SCRIPTURAL truth and vitality that – YOU ARE – GOD’S BATTLE AXE and WEAPONS OF WAR! Thus indicating you are not just enrolled in the army by virtue of being born of God, but you are the army, the vessel, the weapon in use to transmit the weaponry to WIN and TRIUMPH in everyway of God’s cause on earth in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. And this you do, by HOLDING onto the MYSTERY of the FAITH in PURE CONSCIENCE in Christ Jesus stead. Amen.

“Holding the MYSTERY of the FAITH in a PURE CONSCIENCE” 1 Timothy 3:9.

FAITH is our life connection and currency of demands and supply in the heavenly for our earthly affairs. FAITH is NOW – Present tense and it’s active not passive unlike BELIEF which is passive. Faith is the only spiritual legal and tender mystery to do Kingdom business exchange with God. It pleases God. And FAITH is about ACTING accordingly and correspondingly on what you BELIEVE on, and of, God’s WORD in context, without doubtful thoughts. Mark 11:20-24. Hebrews 11:1-40. Faith is not MYSTERIOUS or MYSTICAL as some may THINK. It’s not a CREED, DOCTRINE or RELIGION or SECTARIAN or DENOMINATIONAL. Faith is the heavenly currency that operates in divine mystery that can’t be adulterated and counterfeited as other legal and vital tenders in use in the world. Faith is spiritual and life streaming 24/7 to meet all human affairs with the heavenly supply unhindered.

And there’s the need for you to hold earnestly and steadfastly unto the Faith that brings about the victory if one must succeed and excel and triumph with God in an ONWARD and UPWARD trajectory in life and grace. Faith is not just the spiritual legal and vital tender to do the heavenly business for our earthly affairs, but the mystery of grace that can and will always paralyse every operation of the ENEMY and COHORTS against the Believer’s FAITH in Christ Jesus in God. And as such, there’s the need to be alert, vigilant and sensitive in the Spirit to exercise a pure heart and of a good conscience to safeguard the FAITH from the modus operandi of the enemy and cohort operations, especially toward you as the UNPARALLELED ARMY – the Church of God in Christ Jesus stead.

“And herein do I EXERCISE myself, to have always a CONSCIENCE void of offence toward God, and toward men” Acts 24:16.

“Now the END of the commandment is CHARITY (LOVE) out of a PURE heart, and of a GOOD CONSCIENCE, and of FAITH UNFEIGNED” 1 Timothy 1:5 Emphasis Mine.

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

There is and there are – LIFE BATTLES, knowingly or unknowingly. And these Life BATTLES are real to ALL and it’s irrespective to any – and it’s not about if and when. And OVERCOMING and TRIUMPHING is ASSURED as we do life by holding steadily steady on the mystery of FAITH. That’s what the enemy and cohorts can’t figure out how by faith victory is certainly certain over the world systems, when and while in dealing with an INFORMED unparalleled army – the you, the local and universal body of Christ Jesus.

“For everyone born of God is VICTORIOUS and OVERCOMES the world; and this is the VICTORY that has CONQUERED and OVERCOME the world—our [continuing, persistent] FAITH [in Jesus the Son of God]. 5 Who is the one who is VICTORIOUS and OVERCOMES the world? It is the one who BELIEVES and RECOGNIZES the fact that is the Son of God” 1 John 5:4-5 Amplified.

And the greatest of ALL life battles, is the BATTLE of your FAITH in Christ Jesus. And there are ENEMY and COHORTS out there 24/7 that’s fighting daily, going to and fro, roaring aggressively and looking for any avenue and opportunity to devour you of your FAITH in Christ. For the ENEMY and COHORTS knows that if it can get hold of your FAITH, EVERYTHING about you will be DEVOURED. Your FAITH is the VICTORY and TRIUMPH that overcomes the WORLD’S set up SYSTEM, which is run and controlled by the ENEMY and COHORTS against your well-being in Christ Jesus.

“Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be ALERT and CAUTIOUS at ALL TIMES. That ENEMY of yours, the DEVIL, PROWLS around like a ROARING lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour. 9 But RESIST him, be FIRM in your FAITH [against his attack—rooted, established, immovable], knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being experienced by your brothers and sisters throughout the world. [You do not suffer alone.] 10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favour], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be]” 1 Peter 5:8-10 (Amplified).

Hence when the ENEMY and COHORTS roar, or make attacks on you in its acts of operandi, you need to know and understand that its actual PRIMARY aim and objective are not after your – Money, Family, Career, Relationship, Business, Ministry and such like. Its PRIMARY intent is that you GIVE UP and QUIT on your FAITH, for your FAITH is the ONLY divinely instilled mechanism that OVERCOMES and ENACT your REDEMPTION in humanity to live and do life.

“FIGHT the GOOD FIGHT of FAITH, lay HOLD on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast PROFESSED a good PROFESSION before many witnesses” 1 Timothy 6:12.

We are enjoined therefore, to stand up tall by HOLDING on the mystery of our FAITH, in order to FIGHT the GOOD FIGHT of FAITH in any life BATTLES. There is no room for fainting and giving up so easily in any phase and sphere because the victory is ASSURED to come.

“If thou hast RUN with the FOOTMEN, and they have WEARIED thee, then how canst thou CONTEND with HORSES? and if in the land of PEACE, wherein thou TRUSTEDST, they WEARIED thee, then how wilt thou DO in the SWELLING of Jordan?” Jeremiah 12:5.

Therefore, BUILD UP your most Holy FAITH, as a way of PREPAREDNESS to life’s daily BATTLES in order to SOAR IN DOMINION through life and the years of living that our God will make possible for you in Christ Jesus stead. For a NO FAITH means a NO PLEASING of God, for the just must live in the holding up on the mystery of the Faith to win and triumph. Hence PREPAREDNESS is imperative and non negotiable.

“The horse is PREPARED against the day of battle: but SAFETY is of the LORD” Proverbs 21:31.

For your FAITH is the MYSTERY for your VICTORY, TRIUMPH, SUCCESS, DOMINION, THRIVING and ACHIEVING; and to OVERCOME and to live the life of A MORE THAN CONQUEROR status – in LIFE and GRACE, in Christ Jesus stead – and you need to hold to the FAITH MYSTERY in a PURE CONSCIENCE thereby making it in all possible. Your FAITH is a one lane two way street – Your Today and your Tomorrow – TREASURE IT. And Hold unto it in a PURE CONSCIENCE as an UNPARALLELED ARMY. Your FAITH is the MYSTERY for your VICTORY in life and godliness – HOLD UNTO IT WITH A PURE CONSCIENCE.

FURTHER SCRIPTURAL READING THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest WAR a GOOD WARFARE; 19 HOLDING FAITH, and a GOOD CONSCIENCE; which some having put away concerning FAITH have made shipwreck: 20 of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme” 1 Timothy 1:18-20.

“FIGHT the GOOD FIGHT of FAITH, lay HOLD on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses” 1 Timothy 6:12.

“For though we WALK IN THE FLESH [as mortal men], we are not carrying on our [spiritual] WARFARE according to the flesh and using the WEAPONS of man. 4 The WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE ARE NOT PHYSICAL [weapons of flesh and blood]. Our weapons are divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 5 We are destroying SOPHISTICATED arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the OBEDIENCE of Christ, 6 being ready to PUNISH every act of disobedience, when your OWN OBEDIENCE [as a church] is COMPLETE” 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 Amplified.

“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.

“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the VICTORY through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye STEDFAST, UNMOVEABLE, ALWAYS ABOUNDING in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your LABOUR IS NOT IN VAIN in the Lord” 1 Corinthians 15:57-58.

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 NAY, IN ALL THESE THINGS WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS THROUGH HIM THAT LOVED US. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” Romans 8:35-39.

“Look at the proud one, His soul is not right within him, But THE RIGHTEOUS WILL LIVE BY HIS FAITH [in the true God]” Habakkuk 2:4 Amplified (Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38).

“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.

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 prevail;

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 oppositions and challenges; and in spite of all the attacks of the ENEMY and COHORTS on God’s mandate – plan, purpose and pursuit.

“. . . 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’s an EVERLASTING KINGDOM, that endures and will endures through ALL GENERATIONS irrespective of the challenges, opposition and difficulties in the path way.

“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, God’s Church in Christ Jesus, it’s time to ARISE and BUILD with that selfless hearts of FAITH, HOPE and LOVE again, in order to set things alright in the human DECADENCE and PERVERSIONS that we all see EVERY DAY on our denominationised Churches, Homes, Streets, Roads, Governments, Communities and in every places 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 atmosphere 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.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI