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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 

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

HAVE FAITH IN GOD 

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HAVE FAITH IN GOD: FOR NO WORD MEANS NO FAITH – AND NO PLEASING OF GOD! 

“. . . 2 And be not CONFORMED to this world: but be ye TRANSFORMED by the RENEWING OF YOUR MIND, that ye may PROVE what is that GOOD, and ACCEPTABLE, and PERFECT, will of God. 3 For I say, through THE GRACE GIVEN unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, ACCORDING as God hath DEALT to every man THE MEASURE OF FAITH” Romans 12:1-3. 

We live in the days of divergent INFORMATION. And information generates what we BELIEVE and our BELIEVING trajectory, which invariably affects either our FAITH toward God or creates in us the attitude of FATE on other things. And INFORMATION is available in almost every facet of our way of doing life for various reasons; and most of the time, the information that is there may lure people away from the TRUTH for purposes intended to make them not HAVE FAITH IN GOD. And unfortunately, that is why the INFORMATION that is available in some sources is not TRANSFORMING and TRANSFORMATIVE for the good of doing life, to lead one to godly living – toward God and FAITH in our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ.  

Suffice it to know that FAITH is not BELIEVE and BELIEVE is not FAITH, though sometimes we use them interchangeably, which does not make spiritual, scriptural sense. FAITH is ACTIVE while BELIEVE is PASSIVE. And FAITH is acting correspondingly or accordingly on what you BELIEVE of and on God’s WORD and SAYINGS in SCRIPTURAL context. 

FAITH comes by the HEARING and CONTINUOUS HEARING of God’s WORD. Faith does not come by HAVING HEARD, for FAITH is NOW and it is ACTIVE and not PASSIVE. It thus means: if FAITH can COME or be activated by the CONTINUOUS HEARING of God’s WORD, it means also FAITH can GO or be inactive due to the lack of REFRESHING of The WORD. Which then indicates that NO WORD means a NO FAITH, and NO PLEASING OF GOD – for FAITH PLEASES God Hebrews 11:6; and the consequence of NO FAITH is emptiness, noise-making, foolishness, stupidity, ignorance and God kept at a distance, for God can not dwell outside His WORD. 

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

“But WITHOUT FAITH it is IMPOSSIBLE to [walk with God and] PLEASE Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] BELIEVE that God exists and that He REWARDS those who [EARNESTLY and DILIGENTLY] seek Him” Hebrews 11:6 Amplified. 

Therefore, do yourself a FAVOUR and get back into the CONTINUOUS MOOD and REALM of the HEARING of The WORD of God, and not in stories or comments or analogy or make-believe of men and more, about the WORD. Your happiness and joy are within your reach. Do something about yourself, to ensure your FAITH works for your goodness, graciousness and gracefulness in every way. 

“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 ye shall KNOW THE TRUTH, and THE TRUTH shall make you FREE” John 8:30-32. 

I plead with you today and even now to HAVE FAITH IN GOD, for He is GOOD and FAITHFUL, TRUE and SURE to all His PROMISES, toward our path in doing life and living godly, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

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

“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. 

“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. 

“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath DEALT to every man THE MEASURE OF FAITH” Romans 12:3. 

“. . . 22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, HAVE FAITH IN GOD. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them” Mark 11:12-14, 22-24. 

SUMMARY: 

The message opens with Romans 12:1-3: “Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…” and “God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.” 
Core thesis: Have faith in God: for no Word means no faith — and no pleasing of God [Hebrews 11:6]. Faith is sustained only by continuous hearing of God’s Word. In days of divergent information, only the Word produces transforming faith. 

KEY POINTS 

  1. Diagnosis of the Age: Divergent Information vs Truth
    We live in days of divergent information. Information shapes what we believe and our believing trajectory. That trajectory either builds faith toward God or produces an attitude of fate toward other things. 
    Observation: Most available information lures people away from truth to prevent them from having faith in God. Much of it is not transforming/transformative for godly living. Only God’s Word leads to faith in our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. 
  2. Key Distinction: Faith vs Believe 
    Suffice it to know that faith is not believe and believe is not faith, though we use them interchangeably. 
    Definition: 
  • Believe = passive — mental assent. 
  • Faith = active — acting correspondingly on what you believe of and on God’s Word and sayings in scriptural context. 
    Faith is the obedient response to truth believed. 
  1. Mechanics of Faith: It is “Now” and Sustained by Hearing 
    Romans 10:17: “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” 
    Doctrine: Faith comes by the hearing and continuous hearing of God’s Word. Faith does not come by “having heard” in the past. 
    Implication: If faith can come/activate by continuous hearing of the Word, then faith can also go/be inactive by lack of refreshing of the Word. 
    Formula: No Word = no faith = no pleasing of God. 
    Hebrews 11:6 Amplified: “Without faith it is impossible to please Him.” Consequence of no faith: emptiness, noisemaking, foolishness, stupidity, ignorance, and God kept at a distance, for God cannot dwell outside His Word. 
  2. Pastoral Charge + Application 
    Therefore, do yourself a favour and get back into the continuous mood and realm of the hearing of the Word of God, and not in stories, comments, analogy, or make-believe of men about the Word. 
    Promise: Your happiness and joy are within your reach. Do something about yourself so your faith works for your goodness, graciousness and gracefulness in every way. 
    John 8:30-32: “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Freedom, discipleship, and victory come through abiding in the Word. 
  3. Closing Plea + Character of God 
    I plead with you today and even now to have faith in God, for He is good and faithful, true and sure to all His promises, toward our path in doing life and living godly, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 
  4. Scriptural Thoughts Worth Pondering 
    The message reinforces the theology of faith with anchor texts: 
  • Romans 10:17 – Faith comes by hearing the Word 
  • Hebrews 11:6 – Without faith impossible to please God; He rewards diligent seekers 
  • 1 John 5:3-5 – This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith 
  • Romans 12:3 – God has dealt to every man the measure of faith 
  • Mark 11:22-24 – “Have faith in God… believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them” — faith speaks + expects 

In one sentence: The message is a warning against information overload without the Word, followed by a call to return to continuous hearing of God’s Word because faith is active, present-tense, and the only way to please God — and it is sustained only by the Word, not by past encounters or men’s opinions. 

This works as a 3-part teaching outline: Problem: Information without Word → Principle: Faith is active + now → Practice: Continue in the Word to please God and overcome the world. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

“HAVE FAITH IN GOD” FOR YOUR RIGHT STANDING

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“HAVE FAITH IN GOD” FOR YOUR RIGHT STANDING: THIS IS TO HAVE FAITH IN GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS AND RIGHTEOUS CAUSE IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD! 

“He MADE Christ who knew no sin to [judicially] be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we would BECOME THE RIGHTEOUSNESS of God [that is, we would be MADE ACCEPTABLE to Him and PLACED in a RIGHT RELATIONSHIP with Him by His gracious lovingkindness]” 2 Corinthians 5:21/Amplified. 

“For the KINGDOM of God is not eating and drinking, but RIGHTEOUSNESS and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18 For he who SERVES Christ in these things is ACCEPTABLE to God and APPROVED by men” Romans 14:17-18/NKJV. 

In the New Creation Testament context, RIGHTEOUSNESS means having a right stand and being acceptable before God, without shame, guilt, or condemnation, inferiority, doubtful disputing and such like in the grace, in Christ Jesus; and it’s the bestowed gift of God in the grace, made possible by salvation through REPENTANCE and JUSTIFICATION [declared righteous, discharged and acquitted). This righteousness gives us the enabling ACCESS to God in Christ Jesus stead. For anything contrary to God’s definition of righteousness, it’s a “filthy rags” righteousness (self-righteousness). For God’s righteousness and righteous cause, is the result of being a New Creation of God in Christ Jesus stead, nothing more and nothing else. And this act of God’s love to accept us into His Beloved, is empowered and being sustained by the Holy Spirit of righteousness. 

“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 . . . 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the LOVE of God has been POURED OUT IN OUR HEARTS by the Holy Spirit who was given to us” Romans 5:1-2, 5/NKJV. 

“Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, LIFTING UP HOLY HANDS, WITHOUT ANGER and DISPUTING or QUARRELING or DOUBT [in their mind]” 1 Timothy 2:8/Amplified. 

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

“But we are all like an unclean thing, AND ALL OUR RIGHTEOUSNESSES ARE LIKE FILTHY RAGS; We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away” Isaiah 64:6/NKJV. 

It’s sad that religious and denominational divides exist due to misguided doctrinal teachings built on human structures, culture, tradition, etc. This creates sentiments, prejudice, delusion and dissimulation, which negating the foundation of Faith in Christ Jesus, which is freely given and available to all by Father God, for our RIGHTEOUSNESS and acts in the grace. God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS is by FAITH in Christ redemption, that justifies an individual personally in the grace; anything contractual should be discarded and vehemently rejected before it takes hold of you religiously and keeps you enslaved. 

“Brethren, my heart’s DESIRE and PRAYER to God for Israel is that they may be SAVED. 2 For I bear them WITNESS that they have a ZEAL for God, but NOT ACCORDING TO KNOWLEDGE. 3 For they BEING IGNORANT OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS, and seeking to ESTABLISH their own righteousness, have not SUBMITTED to the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God. 4 For Christ is the END OF THE LAW FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS to EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES. 5 For Moses writes about the RIGHTEOUSNESS which is of the law, “The man who does those things shall live by them.” 6 But THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF FAITH speaks in this way, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down from above) 7 or “‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, THE WORD OF FAITH which we preach): 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and BELIEVE in your heart [spirit-being] that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto RIGHTEOUSNESS, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation . . .” Romans 10:1-13/NKJJV/Emphasis Mine. 

Not “HAVING FAITH IN GOD” leads to indifference, religious outcry, humanism, sectarianism and denominational bias in Christian faith. This made Apostle Paul outburst to Galatians and Romans Churches – thinking of the stupidity/foolishness born out of ignorance.  Many today are in blindfolded states, slavery, bondages due to unscriptural addictions from the TRUTH. 

“O foolish Galatians! Who has BEWITCHED you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified? 2 This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by THE HEARING OF FAITH? 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh? 4 Have you suffered so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? 5 Therefore He who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does He do it by the works of the law, or BY THE HEARING OF FAITH?” Galatians 3:1-5. 

In the Bible days of the Apostles, many were unwilling to accept God’s definition of righteousness in Christ Jesus. They became legalistic by their own self-made righteousness or bound by their tradition and cultural norms. Apostle Paul was critical of this, calling it a “DIFFERENT GOSPEL” or “ANOTHER GOSPEL” of righteousness and righteous cause. 

The consequences are severe: It makes the WORD of God, of no effect (as Jesus told the Pharisees), and give room to schism, adulteration, and distortion of the truth; and unfortunately, the perpetuators not only mislead themselves and their followers, but also miss out on the transformation of their human hearts that comes from God’s goodness and grace. As a result, they remain self-centred and fleshly ruled, rather than being led by the Holy Spirit in Christ Jesus. And this non-acceptance of “HAVE FAITH IN GOD “and living by God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS has led many astray. Causing them to live by their own strength rather than being Spirit-ruled [Holy Spirit led] of God, in the grace in Christ Jesus stead. 

“I marvel that you are TURNING AWAY so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a DIFFERENT GOSPEL, 7 which is not ANOTHER; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed” Galatians 1:6-9. 

“Making THE WORD of God of NO EFFECT through your TRADITION which you have handed down. And many such things you do” Mark 7:13 [Matthew 15:6]/NKJJV. 

“Some indeed preach Christ even from ENVY and STRIFE, and some also from GOODWILL: 16 The former preach Christ from SELFISH AMBITION, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains; 17 but the latter out of LOVE, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in PRETENSE or in TRUTH, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice” Philippians 1:15-18. 

Be it known that the individual or groups that are failing to “HAVE FAITH IN GOD” in Christ Jesus stead for their righteousness have robbed themselves and others around them of the genuine blessedness of God in Christ Jesus. And many are entangled today with the adulteration and distortions of the truth by their sectarianism and denominational bias We ARE made righteous ONLY in Christ Jesus and not by the DO’S and DON’TS that we’ve used to cage people into a local assembly for our own selfishness, greed and enslavement. The freedom we’ve received of God in Christ Jesus stead, to serve and worship Him acceptably and worthily in His righteousness and righteous cause can be lost without faith in God’s definition. 

“It was for this FREEDOM that Christ set us free [completely LIBERATING us]; therefore keep STANDING FIRM and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery [which you once removed]” Galatians 5:1/Amplified. 

God made you righteous in Christ Jesus, and you need to intentionally live in the righteousness-consciousness and not in sin-consciousness anymore. And it’s for you to “HAVE FAITH IN GOD” – trusting His definition of RIGHTEOUSNESS in us, which ought to be lived in the grace in Christ Jesus stead. 

Beloved, our Father God, made us RIGHTEOUS, and to live in RIGHTEOUSNESS; and had made it possible in that He gave and embedded in us with a default setting of living in the righteousness-consciousness of Him, in Christ Jesus by the Holy Spirit of RIGHTEOUSNESS; and now we must live by being INTENTIONAL and PRAGMATIC about it, in order to ensure it always, in our daily living; otherwise one will give in to SIN and the SIN-CONSCIOUSNESS that contravenes the reality of our rights and privileges in redemption. 

“Now then we are AMBASSADORS for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21 FOR HE HATH MADE HIM TO BE SIN FOR US, WHO KNEW NO SIN; that we might be MADE the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God in him” 2 Corinthians 5:20-21. 

“But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit [Holy Spirit] of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit [Holy Spirit] of Christ, he is not His. 10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit [Holy Spirit] is life because of RIGHTEOUSNESS. 11 But if the Spirit [Holy Spirit] of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you” Romans 8:9-11/NKJV/Emphasis Mine. 

You are the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God MADE possible in Christ Jesus; therefore, live in it without alterations, adulteration, perversion and falsehood. For therein is the BEDROCK to thrive, to glory, to win, to triumph, to be victorious, to be an overcomer, and to be a more than conquerors in life and grace; also, to be dignified and fulfilled purposefully and meaningfully on the heavenly perspective for your earthly manifestations in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. For God by Christ Jesus has given us a righteous stand, upon which we can do life and live godly triumphantly to the fulness of our being. 

“But of Him are ye IN Christ Jesus, who of God is MADE unto us wisdom, and RIGHTEOUSNESS, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 that, according as it is written, He that GLORIETH, let him glory in the Lord” 1 Corinthians 1:30-31. 

I want you to know by this writ, that anything else outside God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS in Christ Jesus for your conscience and consciousness is counterfeit, adulteration, delusional, perversion and falsehood in all areas of life ramifications and judgement in the light of God’s holy writ upon which we stand. And with SIN CONSCIOUSNESS, you will STAND before God to be scripturally charged as – guilty, shameful and with inferiority complex and prejudice and such like. While with RIGHTEOUSNESS CONSCIOUSNESS, you can take a STAND in grace to be without guilt, shame, inferiority complex, prejudice and such like, because you are taking a stand upon the deeds of Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

Beloved, it’s your new day, new dawn and a gracious time to raise your head up, shoulders high and on high heels of faith, in the CONSCIOUSNESS of being God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS in Christ Jesus stead, without prejudice, and dissimulation (hypocrisy) on all grounds. Take advantage of the knowledge and understanding received by this writ, to now “HAVE FAITH IN GOD”, in order to be effectual, to do life and live godly by God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS and righteous cause in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH READING AND PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Therefore if ANYONE is IN Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a NEW CREATION [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life] . . . 21 He MADE Christ who knew no sin to [judicially] be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we would BECOME THE RIGHTEOUSNESS of God [that is, we would be MADE ACCEPTABLE to Him and placed in a RIGHT RELATIONSHIP with Him by His gracious lovingkindness]” 2 Corinthians 5:17-21/Amplified. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is MADE unto us wisdom, and RIGHTEOUSNES, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord” 1 Corinthians 1:30-31. 

“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 . . . 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. 

“Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. 2 For I bear them witness that they have a ZEAL for God, but NOT ACCORDING TO KNOWLEDGE. 3 For they being IGNORANT of God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS, and seeking to ESTABLISH THEIR OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS, have not SUBMITTED to the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for RIGHTEOUSNESS to everyone who believes. 5 For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of the law, “The man who does those things shall live by them.” 6 But THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF FAITH speaks in this way, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ down from above) 7 or “‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one BELIEVES unto RIGHTEOUSNESS, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation . . .” Romans 10:1-13. 

“This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the BLOOD of Jesus Christ his Son CLEANSETH us from ALL sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we DECEIVE ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9. If we CONFESS our sins, he is FAITHFUL and JUST to FORGIVE us our sins, and to CLEANSE us from all UNRIGHTEOUSNESS. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His WORD is not in us” 1 John 1:5-10. 

Further Scriptural Reading In Context: Romans 4:1-25 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises living by God’s righteousness in Christ Jesus through “HAVING FAITH IN GOD”.  

Key points: 

  • God made us righteous in Christ; we must live in righteousness-consciousness (not sin-consciousness). 
  • Righteousness = right standing before God, no shame/guilt in grace. 
  • “HAVE FAITH IN GOD” = trust His definition of righteousness. 
  • Warning against self-righteousness (“filthy rags”) vs. God’s righteousness by faith. 
  • Freedom in Christ can be lost without faith in God’s way. 
  • Be INTENTIONAL/PRAGMATIC about living righteously daily. 

Scriptures highlighted: 

  • 2 Cor 5:21 – Made righteous in Christ. 
  • Rom 14:17 – Righteousness/peace/joy in Holy Spirit. 
  • Rom 10:1-13 – Righteousness by faith in Christ. 
  • Gal 3:1-9 – Faith vs. law for righteousness. 

The message urges living aware of God’s righteousness in Christ vs. falling into sin-consciousness. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

MONTH JUNE – OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE 

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MONTH JUNE – OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE: TO PREACH AND LIVE THE GOSPEL! 

“And Jesus went about all the CITIES and VILLAGES, TEACHING in their synagogues, and PREACHING THE GOSPEL of the kingdom, and HEALING every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with COMPASSION on them, because they FAINTED, and were SCATTERED abroad, as SHEEP HAVING NO SHEPHERD” Matthew 9:35-36 

When you PREACH and LIVE Christ, PREACH and LIVE THE WORD – there would be JOY in the City and in the DESERT of your being. For the GOSPEL is Christ Jesus: which is, that, He came, He was crucified, He died, He was buried, He rose again, for our SIN and SINS. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. This thus mean, whether you ARE in the CITY CHURCH or in the DESERT (VILLAGE) LOCAL CHURCH, you shouldn’t be mistaken on the GOSPEL MESSAGE – for it is the POWER and ANSWER to all HUMAN INNERMOST QUEST – for yesterday, today and tomorrow. Romans 1:16-17; Hebrews 13:8; 1 Corinthians 3:10-13; 1 Corinthians 15:1-19. 

“. . . Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where PREACHING THE WORD. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and PREACHED CHRIST unto them . . . 8 And there was GREAT JOY IN THAT CITY . . . 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, WHICH IS DESERT. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship . . . 37 And Philip said, If thou BELIEVEST with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I BELIEVE THAT JESUS CHRIST IS THE SON OF GOD. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he BAPTIZED him . . .” Act 8:1-40 

We live today in the times of pandemic, trials, brutality, bitterness, greed, persecutions, evils, denials, wickedness, hatred and poverty in our worlds. Yet in the midst of all these happenings are God’s abundant provisions of DELIVERANCE, PROSPERITY, HEALTH, HOPE, FAITH, LOVE – and such like the more – for all the hopeless, faithless and loveless challenges and circumstances in our world. Colossians 1:13-14; Galatians 1:3-5; Hebrews 2:14-15; Luke 2:68-75. 

The likelihood of the challenging times today is for most people to BLAME or CURSE or ACCUSE or TRANSFER aggressions to others. While some will take advantage of others by appealing to their emotions, sentiments and fears in order to have holds over them in their vulnerability. 

And what people need today in the midst of the current situations, circumstances and challenges before them is the UNSPEAKABLE and INDESCRIBABLE JOY of the Lord in their hearts, families, and communities; much more, they need HOPE, FAITH and LOVE that can WELL them out of THAT life darkness in exchange with the fountains of peace, personal worth, blessedness, graciousness, gracefulness and dignity. And it will take a person OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE, which is YOU, to make it possible; that’s why you ARE of a great need and demand for today’s challenges and changing times. And your OBEDIENCE is PARAMOUNT to it all. 2 Corinthians 4:6; Proverbs 4:18; Job 36:11; Isaiah 1:19. 

And a person OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE indeed, will do only one thing: PREACH and LIVE CHRIST, PREACH and LIVE THE WORD in the midst of the irrelevancy of personal and or people’s challenges and circumstances; this is the order to trigger the needed JOY and PEACE that the individual, family, community, and nations might need, in times of today’s challenges and changing times. 

In the Apostolic days, all that was needed to bring OVERWHELMING JOY to the City of SAMARIA in the midst of persecution, evils, wickedness, falsehood, sorcery and divining, was to preach Christ, who is – The Living WORD. And the needed JOY came and took hold of the people while evil, hatred, falsehood and satanic cohorts and such likes, were silently KEPT AT BAY as God’s Kingdom and intent of overwhelming Joy advanced to flood in the hearts of the Samaritan City. Acts 8; Philippians 1:15-18. 

I make bold to say that if you must keep your enemy at bay and keep the kingdom of God and intent advancing in your life and those around you, PREACH/LIVE CHRIST and PREACH/LIVE THE WORD; Preach Not Sentiments, Not Denomination, Not Self egotism, and more importantly not Religion and not rudiments and traditions of this world. For that will create more conflicts than solving human needs and QUESTS. 

I’ve been emboldened to make known to you that there will be a miracle of change in your life and godly living, because – THERE’S A MIRACULOUS POWER IN THE WORD, when CHRIST is PREACHED. The SALVATION that you, your family and community you care about needs, is in The WORD, which is the GOSPEL OF CHRIST. Preach it! Live it!! And Joy Overwhelmingly will come!!! AMEN. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For I am not ASHAMED of the GOSPEL OF CHRIST: for it is the POWER of God unto SALVATION to EVERYONE THAT BELIEVETH; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For THEREIN is the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH” Romans 1:16-17 

“And Saul was CONSENTING unto his death. And at that time there was a GREAT PERSECUTION against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. 3 As for Saul, he made HAVOCK of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. 4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere PREACHING THE WORD. 5 Then Philip went down to the CITY OF SAMARIA, and PREACHED CHRIST unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, HEARING and SEEING the miracles which he did. 7. For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 8 And there was GREAT JOY in that CITY . . . 25 And they, when they had TESTIFIED and PREACHED THE WORD of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and PREACHED THE GOSPEL in many VILLAGES OF THE SAMARITANS. 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, WHICH IS DESERT… 27 AND HE AROSE AND WENT: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, 28 was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet . . . 37 And Philip said, If thou BELIEVEST with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I BELIEVE THAT JESUS CHRIST IS THE SON OF GOD. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he BAPTIZED him . . .” Acts 8:1-40. 

“Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins, that he might DELIVER us from this PRESENT EVIL WORLD, according to the WILL of God and our Father: 5 to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen” Galatians 1:3-5. 

“Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath MADE US MEET (QUALIFIED) to be PARTAKERS of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 who hath DELIVERED US from the POWER OF DARKNESS, and hath TRANSLATED us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins” Colossians 1:12-14. 

“For God, who commanded the light to shine OUT OF DARKNESS, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us” 2 Corinthians 4:6-7. 

“And Jesus went about all the CITIES and VILLAGES, TEACHING in their synagogues, and PREACHING THE GOSPEL of the kingdom, and HEALING every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with COMPASSION on them, because they FAINTED, and were SCATTERED abroad, as SHEEP HAVING NO SHEPHERD” Matthew 9:35-36. 

“And THIS GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM shall be PREACHED in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come” Matthew 24:14. 

“Moreover, brethren, I DECLARE UNTO YOU THE GOSPEL WHICH I PREACHED UNTO YOU, WHICH ALSO YE HAVE RECEIVED, AND WHEREIN YE STAND; 2 by which also ye are SAVED, if ye keep in memory what I PREACHED unto you, unless ye have BELIEVED in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also RECEIVED, how that CHRIST DIED for our SINS according to the scriptures; 4 and that he was BURIED, and that he ROSE again the third day according to the scriptures: 5 and that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: 6 after that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. 7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. 8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time . . . 11 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we PREACH, and so ye BELIEVED” 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. 

“And without CONTROVERSY great is the mystery of godliness: God was MANIFEST in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, PREACHED unto the Gentiles, BELIEVED on in the world, RECEIVED up into glory” 1 Timothy 3:16. 

SUMMARY: 

The message is about OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE to PREACH and LIVE CHRIST, and PREACH and LIVE THE WORD, amidst challenges and darkness in the world. This brings OVERWHELMING JOY, DELIVERANCE, PROSPERITY, HEALTH, HOPE, FAITH, and LOVE to individuals, families, communities, and nations. The GOSPEL OF CHRIST is the POWER and ANSWER to human needs and QUESTS. When CHRIST is PREACHED, there’s MIRACULOUS POWER IN THE WORD.  

Key points: 

  1. Preach and live Christ, preach and live the Word — that’s the HEAVENLY MANDATE.
  2. Amidst pandemic, trials, and darkness, God’s provisions of DELIVERANCE, HOPE, FAITH, LOVE bring OVERWHELMING JOY.
  3. The GOSPEL OF CHRIST is the POWER and ANSWER. Preach Christ, not sentiments or religion.
  4. OBEDIENCE to this mandate brings MIRACULOUS change and JOY. 

Scriptures: 

  • Matthew 9:35-36 
  • Romans 1:16-17 
  • Acts 8:1-40 
  • 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 
  • Colossians 1:13-14 
  • 2 Corinthians 4:6 

Call to Action: 
The call is to preach not sentiments, denomination, self-egotism, or religion, but to PREACH/LIVE CHRIST and THE WORD. So, Preach it! Live it!! And Joy Overwhelmingly will come!!! AMEN. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

MONTH JUNE – OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE 

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MONTH JUNE – OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE: TO PREACH AND LIVE THE GOSPEL! 

“And Jesus went about all the CITIES and VILLAGES, TEACHING in their synagogues, and PREACHING THE GOSPEL of the kingdom, and HEALING every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with COMPASSION on them, because they FAINTED, and were SCATTERED abroad, as SHEEP HAVING NO SHEPHERD” Matthew 9:35-36 

When you PREACH and LIVE Christ, PREACH and LIVE THE WORD – there would be JOY in the City and in the DESERT of your being. For the GOSPEL is Christ Jesus: which is, that, He came, He was crucified, He died, He was buried, He rose again, for our SIN and SINS. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. This thus mean, whether you ARE in the CITY CHURCH or in the DESERT (VILLAGE) LOCAL CHURCH, you shouldn’t be mistaken on the GOSPEL MESSAGE – for it is the POWER and ANSWER to all HUMAN INNERMOST QUEST – for yesterday, today and tomorrow. Romans 1:16-17; Hebrews 13:8; 1 Corinthians 3:10-13; 1 Corinthians 15:1-19. 

“. . . Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where PREACHING THE WORD. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and PREACHED CHRIST unto them . . . 8 And there was GREAT JOY IN THAT CITY . . . 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, WHICH IS DESERT. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship . . . 37 And Philip said, If thou BELIEVEST with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I BELIEVE THAT JESUS CHRIST IS THE SON OF GOD. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he BAPTIZED him . . .” Act 8:1-40 

We live today in the times of pandemic, trials, brutality, bitterness, greed, persecutions, evils, denials, wickedness, hatred and poverty in our worlds. Yet in the midst of all these happenings are God’s abundant provisions of DELIVERANCE, PROSPERITY, HEALTH, HOPE, FAITH, LOVE – and such like the more – for all the hopeless, faithless and loveless challenges and circumstances in our world. Colossians 1:13-14; Galatians 1:3-5; Hebrews 2:14-15; Luke 2:68-75. 

The likelihood of the challenging times today is for most people to BLAME or CURSE or ACCUSE or TRANSFER aggressions to others. While some will take advantage of others by appealing to their emotions, sentiments and fears in order to have holds over them in their vulnerability. 

And what people need today in the midst of the current situations, circumstances and challenges before them is the UNSPEAKABLE and INDESCRIBABLE JOY of the Lord in their hearts, families, and communities; much more, they need HOPE, FAITH and LOVE that can WELL them out of THAT life darkness in exchange with the fountains of peace, personal worth, blessedness, graciousness, gracefulness and dignity. And it will take a person OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE, which is YOU, to make it possible; that’s why you ARE of a great need and demand for today’s challenges and changing times. And your OBEDIENCE is PARAMOUNT to it all. 2 Corinthians 4:6; Proverbs 4:18; Job 36:11; Isaiah 1:19. 

And a person OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE indeed, will do only one thing: PREACH and LIVE CHRIST, PREACH and LIVE THE WORD in the midst of the irrelevancy of personal and or people’s challenges and circumstances; this is the order to trigger the needed JOY and PEACE that the individual, family, community, and nations might need, in times of today’s challenges and changing times. 

In the Apostolic days, all that was needed to bring OVERWHELMING JOY to the City of SAMARIA in the midst of persecution, evils, wickedness, falsehood, sorcery and divining, was to preach Christ, who is – The Living WORD. And the needed JOY came and took hold of the people while evil, hatred, falsehood and satanic cohorts and such likes, were silently KEPT AT BAY as God’s Kingdom and intent of overwhelming Joy advanced to flood in the hearts of the Samaritan City. Acts 8; Philippians 1:15-18. 

I make bold to say that if you must keep your enemy at bay and keep the kingdom of God and intent advancing in your life and those around you, PREACH/LIVE CHRIST and PREACH/LIVE THE WORD; Preach Not Sentiments, Not Denomination, Not Self egotism, and more importantly not Religion and not rudiments and traditions of this world. For that will create more conflicts than solving human needs and QUESTS. 

I’ve been emboldened to make known to you that there will be a miracle of change in your life and godly living, because – THERE’S A MIRACULOUS POWER IN THE WORD, when CHRIST is PREACHED. The SALVATION that you, your family and community you care about needs, is in The WORD, which is the GOSPEL OF CHRIST. Preach it! Live it!! And Joy Overwhelmingly will come!!! AMEN. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For I am not ASHAMED of the GOSPEL OF CHRIST: for it is the POWER of God unto SALVATION to EVERYONE THAT BELIEVETH; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For THEREIN is the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH” Romans 1:16-17 

“And Saul was CONSENTING unto his death. And at that time there was a GREAT PERSECUTION against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. 3 As for Saul, he made HAVOCK of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. 4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere PREACHING THE WORD. 5 Then Philip went down to the CITY OF SAMARIA, and PREACHED CHRIST unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, HEARING and SEEING the miracles which he did. 7. For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 8 And there was GREAT JOY in that CITY . . . 25 And they, when they had TESTIFIED and PREACHED THE WORD of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and PREACHED THE GOSPEL in many VILLAGES OF THE SAMARITANS. 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, WHICH IS DESERT… 27 AND HE AROSE AND WENT: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, 28 was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet . . . 37 And Philip said, If thou BELIEVEST with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I BELIEVE THAT JESUS CHRIST IS THE SON OF GOD. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he BAPTIZED him . . .” Acts 8:1-40. 

“Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins, that he might DELIVER us from this PRESENT EVIL WORLD, according to the WILL of God and our Father: 5 to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen” Galatians 1:3-5. 

“Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath MADE US MEET (QUALIFIED) to be PARTAKERS of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 who hath DELIVERED US from the POWER OF DARKNESS, and hath TRANSLATED us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins” Colossians 1:12-14. 

“For God, who commanded the light to shine OUT OF DARKNESS, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us” 2 Corinthians 4:6-7. 

“And Jesus went about all the CITIES and VILLAGES, TEACHING in their synagogues, and PREACHING THE GOSPEL of the kingdom, and HEALING every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with COMPASSION on them, because they FAINTED, and were SCATTERED abroad, as SHEEP HAVING NO SHEPHERD” Matthew 9:35-36. 

“And THIS GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM shall be PREACHED in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come” Matthew 24:14. 

“Moreover, brethren, I DECLARE UNTO YOU THE GOSPEL WHICH I PREACHED UNTO YOU, WHICH ALSO YE HAVE RECEIVED, AND WHEREIN YE STAND; 2 by which also ye are SAVED, if ye keep in memory what I PREACHED unto you, unless ye have BELIEVED in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also RECEIVED, how that CHRIST DIED for our SINS according to the scriptures; 4 and that he was BURIED, and that he ROSE again the third day according to the scriptures: 5 and that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: 6 after that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. 7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. 8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time . . . 11 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we PREACH, and so ye BELIEVED” 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. 

“And without CONTROVERSY great is the mystery of godliness: God was MANIFEST in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, PREACHED unto the Gentiles, BELIEVED on in the world, RECEIVED up into glory” 1 Timothy 3:16. 

SUMMARY: 

The message is about OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE to PREACH and LIVE CHRIST, and PREACH and LIVE THE WORD, amidst challenges and darkness in the world. This brings OVERWHELMING JOY, DELIVERANCE, PROSPERITY, HEALTH, HOPE, FAITH, and LOVE to individuals, families, communities, and nations. The GOSPEL OF CHRIST is the POWER and ANSWER to human needs and QUESTS. When CHRIST is PREACHED, there’s MIRACULOUS POWER IN THE WORD.  

Key points: 

  1. Preach and live Christ, preach and live the Word — that’s the HEAVENLY MANDATE.
  2. Amidst pandemic, trials, and darkness, God’s provisions of DELIVERANCE, HOPE, FAITH, LOVE bring OVERWHELMING JOY.
  3. The GOSPEL OF CHRIST is the POWER and ANSWER. Preach Christ, not sentiments or religion.
  4. OBEDIENCE to this mandate brings MIRACULOUS change and JOY. 

Scriptures: 

  • Matthew 9:35-36 
  • Romans 1:16-17 
  • Acts 8:1-40 
  • 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 
  • Colossians 1:13-14 
  • 2 Corinthians 4:6 

Call to Action: 
The call is to preach not sentiments, denomination, self-egotism, or religion, but to PREACH/LIVE CHRIST and THE WORD. So, Preach it! Live it!! And Joy Overwhelmingly will come!!! AMEN. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 remembering without ceasing your WORK OF FAITH, AND LABOUR OF LOVE, AND PATIENCE OF HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 FOR OUR GOSPEL CAME NOT UNTO YOU IN WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5. 

“Therefore being JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 by whom also we have ACCESS BY FAITH into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God . . . 5 and HOPE maketh not ASHAMED; because the LOVE of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us” Romans 5:1-5. 

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

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

SUMMARY: 

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

Key Points 

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

Scriptural Emphasis 

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

Main Takeaways 

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

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

ABIDING IN FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Every grace and blessings in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Remembering without ceasing your WORK OF FAITH, and LABOUR OF LOVE, and PATIENCE OF HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.” 1 Thessalonians 1:3-4 

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

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

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

SUMMARY: 

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

Key Points 

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

Apply these elements as: 

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

 

These elements keep you above life’s waters. 

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

Scriptural Emphasis 

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

Main Takeaways 

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

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

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

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

“For IN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH which WORKS by LOVE… 13 For, brethren, ye have been CALLED unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by LOVE SERVE one another” Galatians 5:6, 13. 

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

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

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

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

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 remembering without ceasing your WORK OF FAITH, AND LABOUR OF LOVE, AND PATIENCE OF HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5. 

“For IN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH which works by LOVE… 13 For, brethren, ye have been CALLED unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by LOVE SERVE one another” Galatians 5:6, 13. 

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

SUMMARY: 

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

Key Points 

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

Scriptural Emphasis 

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

Main Takeaways 

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

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE EFFECTUAL FAITH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 hearing of thy LOVE and FAITH, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 that the COMMUNICATION OF THY FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 1:4-6. 

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

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

SUMMARY: 

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

Key Points 

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

Scriptural Emphasis 

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

Main Takeaways 

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

REV. CHUKIE MORSI