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GOD’S PLAN OF ASSURED HOPE 

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GOD’S PLAN OF ASSURED HOPE: TO GIVE YOU A HOPEFUL LIFE TODAY AND A BLESSED FUTURE IN THE GRACE! 

“For I know the PLANS I have for you, declares the Lord, PLANS to PROSPER you and not to harm you, PLANS to give you HOPE and a FUTURE” Jeremiah 29:11/NIV. 

God has an assured hopeful plan for you. Not a pessimistic and positive thinking ideological mental picture that leads to no fruition as many wish. God’s assured hope and hopeful future is a scripturally secured hope in His word, that can outlast your today and tomorrow in the grace. God’s assured hope plan is to give you a hopefully blessed [prosperous] future [3 John 1:2; Jeremiah 29:11]. God’s assured hope is in the fulness of who God is – in His nature and character, and as Father God who LOVES you – For you ARE His creation’s BEST – and you ARE His assured plan – and you ARE in His Plan to fulfil a PURPOSE meaningfully in the grace. You ARE the only upright being of God’s creation that’s on two feet. Hence you can’t live less than what’s available for you on your redemption rights and privileges in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

For this assured hope assurance, you need to anchor your faith in the grace; as such I want you to know these: 

Firstly, God LOVES you in spite of whatsoever is going on right now in your life – for both good or challenging times are designed to work out for your good and goodness in the grace Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10. That default of God’s love won’t change or be reversed because God is love. He’s the definition of love and will keep upholding His word. For in love, He has begotten us and in love He will keep us to fulfill His assured plan, purpose and pursuit for us in the grace in Christ Jesus stead. God will uphold His WORD to ensure that His assured promise becomes your reality today and tomorrow – Do you believe? 

“I will worship toward Your holy temple and praise Your name for Your loving-kindness and for Your truth and faithfulness; for You have EXALTED above all else Your NAME and Your WORD and You have MAGNIFIED Your WORD above all YOUR name” Psalms 138:2/Amplified Classic Edition. 

“He that loveth not knoweth not God; FOR GOD IS LOVE. [16] And we have known and believed the LOVE that God hath to us. GOD IS LOVE; and he that dwelleth in LOVE dwelleth in God, and God in him” 1 John 4:8, 16. 

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

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the LOVE of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. [8] But God COMMENDETH HIS LOVE TOWARD US, in that, while we were YET SINNERS, Christ DIED for us” Romans 5:5, 8. 

Secondly, it must be noted that Father God doesn’t measure us by the eyes of men; and it’s irrelevant whether you ARE right now low or high in life altitude – God’s assured hopeful today and tomorrow for you remains unchanged. For you are still God’s best and His intent is to give you a hopeful today and a future in life; and His enabling, set grace to make it possible is irrevocable and at its FULNESS for your good and goodness in Him in Christ Jesus’ stead. And because you are in His purpose of Love, He’s processing you to ensure that all things – the good and the challenging times – work together for your expected end. For what God has for you is not in any man but within you only by the Holy Spirit of revelation. And the assured Holy Spirit of our salvation in the grace is already at work to reveal you, manifest you and showcase you for God’s glory and praise in the grace. 

So, knowing that the assured hope is at work, working in you to become in the grace, it should compel you to let God make you whole and complete in His PREDESTINED plan, purpose and pursuit for you in every way. For your destiny and definition are embedded inside you and not in anyone else – to manipulate, control or counterfeit – except you give them the opportunity. So, don’t think anyone else can hold back your today and tomorrow – for only you can hold back yourself, except you give up the “you” to someone else to define you instead of God’s assured hope definition of you. You ARE the custodian of your happiness and joy for your today and tomorrow in the grace in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

“And we KNOW that all things work together for good to them that LOVE God, to them who are the CALLED according to HIS PURPOSE. [29] For whom he did FOREKNOW, he also did PREDESTINATE to be CONFORMED to the image of his Son, that he might be the FIRSTBORN among many brethren. [30] Moreover whom he did PREDESTINATE, them he also CALLED: and whom he CALLED, them he also JUSTIFIED: and whom he JUSTIFIED, them he also GLORIFIED” Romans 8:28-30. 

“But as it is written, EYE HATH NOT SEEN, NOR EAR HEARD, Neither have ENTERED into the HEART of man, The things which God hath PREPARED for them that LOVE him. [10] But God hath REVEALED them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit SEARCHETH all things, yea, the deep things of God” 1 Corinthians 2:9-10. 

“That in the DISPENSATION of the FULNESS of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: [11] in whom also we have OBTAINED an inheritance, being PREDESTINATED according to the PURPOSE of Him who WORKETH ALL THINGS after the COUNSEL of his own will: [12] that we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ” Ephesians 1:10-12. 

You need to be assured to know and say to yourself that God loves you, and cares about you, and it’s irrespective, and it is without sentiment, prejudice and dissimulation; and it thus matters not how your day, week, month and year has been, especially this day called today, because God is good and faithful, true and sure in His assured hope and a future in the grace in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

And it is my earnest PRAYER that you might know the divinely assured hope of God in His LOVE for you, that TRANSCENDS and SURPASSES human sense knowledge of LOVE. 

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being ROOTED and GROUNDED in LOVE, [18] may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; [19] AND TO KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST, which PASSETH [TRANSCEND, SURPASSED] KNOWLEDGE [HUMAN SENSE], that ye might be FILLED with all the FULNESS of God” Ephesians 3:17-19. 

You need to rise up, tidy up yourself, raise up your head, look upwards, adjust your shoulders, shake off your limitations and see the dawning of a new you in the eyes of God’s love, to make it good for you. You need to be heads up, shoulders high and on the high heels of faith in Christ Jesus’ stead. For you ARE being processed daily, counting for your good and goodness, on your onward and upward trajectory in the path of greatness to fulfil purpose meaningfully and unreservedly fruitfully. 

Therefore, say to yourself, I am God’s made and best and His showcase in the grace with ASSURED HOPE; and I will not fail, because God has never failed and will not fail, and He won’t begin with me no matter what my present circumstances appear to be. For every situation is designed for my becoming and certainly I am becoming by God’s best in process in the grace in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHT WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For I know the PLANS I have for you, declares the Lord, PLANS to PROSPER you and not to harm you, PLANS to give you HOPE and a FUTURE” Jeremiah 29:11/NIV. 

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being ROOTED and GROUNDED in LOVE, [18] may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; [19] AND TO KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST, which PASSETH [TRANSCEND, SURPASSED] KNOWLEDGE [HUMAN SENSE], that ye might be FILLED with all the FULNESS of God” Ephesians 3:17-19. 

“For God so LOVED the world, that he GAVE his only BEGOTTEN Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. [17] For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. [18] He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” John 3:16-18. 

“He that loveth not knoweth not God; FOR GOD IS LOVE. [16] And we have known and believed the LOVE that God hath to us. GOD IS LOVE; and he that dwelleth in LOVE dwelleth in God, and God in him” 1 John 4:8, 16. 

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

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the LOVE of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. [8] But God COMMENDETH HIS LOVE TOWARD US, in that, while we were YET SINNERS, Christ DIED for us” Romans 5:5, 8. 

“And we KNOW that all things work together for good to them that LOVE God, to them who are the CALLED according to HIS PURPOSE. [29] For whom he did FOREKNOW, he also did PREDESTINATE to be CONFORMED to the image of his Son, that he might be the FIRSTBORN among many brethren. [30] Moreover whom he did PREDESTINATE, them he also CALLED: and whom he CALLED, them he also JUSTIFIED: and whom he JUSTIFIED, them he also GLORIFIED” Romans 8:28-30. 

“But as it is written, EYE HATH NOT SEEN, NOR EAR HEARD, Neither have ENTERED into the HEART of man, The things which God hath PREPARED for them that LOVE him. [10] But God hath REVEALED them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit SEARCHETH all things, yea, the deep things of God” 1 Corinthians 2:9-10. 

“That in the DISPENSATION of the FULNESS of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: [11] in whom also we have OBTAINED an inheritance, being PREDESTINATED according to the PURPOSE of Him who WORKETH ALL THINGS after the COUNSEL of his own will: [12] that we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ” Ephesians 1:10-12. 

SUMMARY 

This message is a prophetic declaration of GOD’S PLAN OF ASSURED HOPE: TO GIVE YOU A HOPEFUL LIFE TODAY AND A BLESSED FUTURE IN THE GRACE. 

It anchors your faith on the truth that God’s plan for you is not wishful thinking, positive mental ideology, or man’s opinion. It is a scripturally secured, covenant hope rooted in who God is — His nature, His character, and His love for you. 

  1. THE FOUNDATION: GOD HAS A PLAN FOR YOU
  • Jeremiah 29:11/NIV: “For I know the PLANS I have for you, declares the Lord, PLANS to PROSPER you and not to harm you, PLANS to give you HOPE and a FUTURE” 
  • God’s assured hope plan is to give you a hopefully blessed future [3 John 1:2]. 
  • This hope outlasts your today and tomorrow because it is built on God’s Word, not circumstances. 
  • You ARE God’s creation’s BEST. You ARE His assured plan. You ARE in His Plan to fulfil a PURPOSE meaningfully in the grace. 
    Hence, you cannot live below your redemption rights and privileges in Christ Jesus’ stead.[prosperous] 
  1. FIRSTLY: THE DEFAULT OF GOD’S LOVE NEVER CHANGES

God LOVES you in spite of what is going on right now — good or challenging times. 

  • Why? Because GOD IS LOVE [1 John 4:8, 16]. He is the definition of love and He upholds His Word above all [Psalm 138:2]. 
  • In love He begot us, washed us, made us kings and priests [Revelation 1:5-6], and commended His love toward us while we were yet sinners [Romans 5:5, 8]. 
  • All things — good and challenging — are working together for your good because you are called according to His purpose [Romans 8:28]. 
  • Do you believe? God will uphold His Word to make His assured promise your reality today and tomorrow. 
  1. SECONDLY: GOD DOES NOT MEASURE YOU BY MEN
  • Your life altitude — whether low or high right now — does not change God’s assured hopeful plan for you. 
  • You are still God’s best. His enabling grace is irrevocable and at its FULNESS for your good. 
  • You are being processed by God so that all things work for your expected end. 
  • What God has for you is within you by the Holy Spirit of revelation. The Spirit is already at work to reveal, manifest and showcase you for God’s glory. 
  • Your destiny is embedded in you. No man can manipulate, control or counterfeit it except you give them that access. 
    You ARE the custodian of your happiness and joy in Christ Jesus’ stead. 
  1. THE HOLY SPIRIT’S ROLE AND YOUR IDENTITY
  • You have been FOREKNOWN, PREDESTINATED, CALLED, JUSTIFIED and GLORIFIED [Romans 8:29-30]. 
  • God has PREPARED things for you that eye has not seen, and He REVEALS them by His Spirit [1 Corinthians 2:9-10]. 
  • You have an inheritance and are predestinated according to the PURPOSE of Him who works all things [Ephesians 1:10-12]. 
  • PRAYER: That you may know the LOVE OF CHRIST which PASSES knowledge, that you may be FILLED with all the FULNESS of God [Ephesians 3:17-19]. 
  1. YOUR POSTURE IN THIS SEASON
  • Rise up, tidy up, raise your head, look upwards. Shake off limitations. 
  • Be heads up, shoulders high and on the high heels of faith in Christ Jesus’ stead. 
  • You are on an onward and upward trajectory to fulfil purpose meaningfully and fruitfully. 
  • DECLARE THIS: “I am God’s made and best and His showcase in the grace with ASSURED HOPE; and I will not fail, because God has never failed and will not fail… For every situation is designed for my becoming and certainly I am becoming by God’s best in process in the grace in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen!” 

CALL TO ACTION 

Dear friend, anchor your faith TODAY. 

  1. BELIEVE: Say to yourself — “God loves me, cares for me, and His plan for me stands. It is without sentiment, prejudice or dissimulation.” 
  2. ANCHOR: Root and ground yourself in God’s Word and in His love. Refuse to let men define you. 
  3. ALIGN: Give the Holy Spirit access to reveal, process and complete you in God’s predestined plan. 
  4. ACTIVATE: Rise up daily. Shake off limitation. Walk in your redemption rights. Expect a hopeful today and a blessed future. 

The God who began a good work in you will complete it. His assured hope cannot fail. You are in process. You are becoming. And your best is ahead of you in the grace. 

Amen! 

TAKING THE STOCK OF YOUR LIFE ON GOD’S WORD BY LOVE

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TAKING THE STOCK OF YOUR LIFE ON GOD’S WORD BY LOVE: AND LOVING TO DO GOD’S WORD BY LOVE AND NOT AS A BURDEN – THAT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN LIFE AND GRACE! 

“By this we know that we LOVE the children of God, when we LOVE God and keep His commandments. 3 For this is the LOVE of God, that we KEEP His COMMANDMENTS. And His commandments are not BURDENSOME (GRIEVOUS, IRKSOME, TASKMASTER, TROUBLESOME, HARD, DIFFICULT) 1 John 5:2-3/Emphasis Mine. 

Do you always take stock on your obedience to God’s WORD? Do you DO God’s WORD in LOVE? If Yes -that’s GREAT and COMMENDABLE. But here’s the essence of the questions: To LOVE doing and to keep DOING God’s WORD of command in LOVE is the hallmark of doing the WORD effectually, efficiently, effortlessly, selflessly, and without sweat or guilt. More so, when we remember this principle: God’s WORD is not GRIEVOUS, IRKSOME, BURDENSOME, A TASKMASTER, TROUBLESOME, HARD or DIFFICULT to practice – when we approach it with a spirited and heartfelt act of LOVE. I can boldly say to you today: DOING God’s WORD in LOVE makes all the difference in LIFE and GODLY LIVING. 

It must be noted that God is not a taskmaster. Hence, His COMMANDS are not an ADVICE – they are genuine, faithful, true, sure, real and empowering. He will always COMMEND what He COMMANDS when it is obediently taken and done in LOVE. And God’s intent is always for our good – to help us and to give us leverage in our godly living and in doing life in all circumstances. And when we are LOVING by God’s WORD, life becomes liveable, loveable, reachable, and enjoyable in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

“For I know the PLANS and THOUGHTS that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘PLANS for PEACE and WELL-BEING and NOT FOR DISASTER, to give you a FUTURE and a HOPE. 12 Then you will CALL on Me and you will come and PRAY to Me, and I will HEAR [your voice] and I will LISTEN to you” Jeremiah 29:11-12 Amplified. 

A WILLING and OBEDIENT heart of LOVE toward God’s WORD, is all it takes to eat the good of the Kingdom. This is very possible: 

  • When LOVE and LOVING is not done with a DUTY heart – as if God is a TASKMASTER. 
  • When you KNOW that God has not TASKED you or MASTERED you in LOVE to tempt you with an obligation, He knows is impossible for you and anyone to do. 
  • When you understand that God is not out to see you FAIL in LOVE, just so He punish you to satisfy Himself well and good. 

Therefore, taking STOCK on God’s WORD in LOVE, and LOVING to DO God’s WORD in LOVE – should not be seen as a BURDEN. It is God’s avenue of grace for your good. Because it is in the DOING, in LOVE, that MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE for an EFFECTUAL and EFFICIENT walk with God in doing LIFE and living GODLY in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

If God demands your FINANCE, TIME, TALENT/SKILL, and whatever He requires of you for His Kingdom cause – and to keep the enemy at bay – it is WORTH doing it in LOVE for God and His work on earth, rather than doing it as an obligation and duty in fear. Even in matters of NECESSITY, as Apostle Paul would say concerning the call of God upon His life – still do it in love and not in fear of bondage. For PERFECT LOVE casts out FEAR and PHOBIAS. Let God’s LOVE rule and reign supreme in your world, as it is in His world. 

“Beloved, let us [unselfishly] LOVE and seek the best for one another, for LOVE is from God; and everyone who LOVES [others] is BORN of God and KNOWS God [through personal experience]. 8 The one who DOES NOT LOVE has not become ACQUAINTED with God [does not and never did know Him], for God is LOVE. [He is the ORIGINATOR of love, and it is an enduring attribute of His nature.] . . . 17 In this [union and fellowship with Him], LOVE is completed and perfected with us, so that we may have CONFIDENCE in the day of judgment [with assurance and boldness to face Him]; because as He is, so ARE WE in this world. 18 There is NO FEAR IN LOVE [dread does not exist]. But PERFECT (complete, full-grown) LOVE DRIVES OUT FEAR, because FEAR involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is afraid [of God’s judgment] is not perfected in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God’s love]” 1 John 4:7-8, 17-18 Amplified. 

“For though I PREACH the gospel, I have NOTHING to glory of: for NECESSITY is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I PREACH not the gospel! 17 For if I DO this thing WILLINGLY, I have a REWARD: but if AGAINST my will, a DISPENSATION of the GOSPEL is committed unto me” 1 Corinthians 9:16-17. 

I PRAY that as you take STOCK in doing life and living godly, may you do it by God’s WORD, in LOVE; and may you maintain consistency in this realm and sphere by LOVE, and keep DOING God’s WORD by LOVE – and not as a BURDEN – while making ALL THE DIFFERENCE. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“By this we know that we LOVE the children of God, when we LOVE God and keep His commandments. 3 For this is the LOVE of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not BURDENSOME” 1 John 5:2-3. 

“If ye be WILLING and OBEDIENT, ye shall eat the good of the land” Isaiah 1:19. 

“There hath no TEMPTATION taken you but such as is common to man: but God is FAITHFUL, who will not SUFFER (ALLOW) you to be TEMPTED above that ye are able; but will with the TEMPTATION also MAKE A WAY TO ESCAPE, that ye may be ABLE to bear it” 1 Corinthians 10:13 (Emphasis Mine). 

“Let no man SAY when he is TEMPTED, I am TEMPTED of God: for God CANNOT be TEMPTED with evil, neither TEMPTETH he any man: 14 but every man is TEMPTED, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed” James 1:13-14. 

“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. 

“Though I SPEAK WITH THE TONGUES of MEN and of ANGELS, but HAVE NOT LOVE, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the GIFT OF PROPHECY, and UNDERSTAND ALL MYSTERIES and ALL KNOWLEDGE, and though I have ALL FAITH, so that I could remove mountains, but HAVE NOT LOVE, I am nothing. 3 And though I BESTOW ALL MY GOODS TO FEED THE POOR, and though I give my body to be burned, BUT HAVE NOT LOVE, IT PROFITS ME NOTHING . . .” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 NKJV. 

“LOVE has been PERFECTED among us in this: that we may have BOLDNESS in the day of judgment; BECAUSE AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD. 18 There is NO FEAR IN LOVE; but PERFECT LOVE CASTS OUT FEAR, because FEAR involves TORMENT. But he who FEARS has not been MADE PERFECT IN LOVE” 1 John 4:17-18. 

“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 . . .But God COMMENDETH HIS LOVE toward us, in that, while we were YET SINNERS, Christ DIED for us” Romans 5:5, 8. 

SUMMARY: 

The message is a prophetic, pastoral call to obedience driven by LOVE, not duty, fear, or burden.  

Here are the core pillars: 

  1. THE CENTRAL THESIS: LOVE MAKES OBEDIENCE LIGHT

Main Point: DOING God’s WORD in LOVE is what makes the Christian life effectual, efficient, effortless, and guilt-free. 
God’s commands are NOT a BURDEN. They are not GRIEVOUS, IRKSOME, or a TASKMASTER. 
1 John 5:2-3 — “His commandments are not BURDENSOME” 
When we obey from a spirited, heartfelt place of LOVE, it makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE in LIFE and GODLY LIVING. 

  1. GOD’S NATURE & INTENT: NOT A TASKMASTER

Truth: God is NOT out to see you fail so He can punish you. 

  • His COMMANDS are not mere ADVICE. They are genuine, faithful, true, sure, real, and empowering. 
  • His intent is ALWAYS for our good — to help us and give us leverage in godly living. 
  • He does NOT tempt us with obligations He knows are impossible. 
  • He will always COMMEND obedience that is done in LOVE. 
    When we live by God’s WORD in LOVE, life becomes liveable, loveable, reachable, and enjoyable in Christ Jesus’ stead. 
  1. THE CONDITION FOR KINGDOM BLESSING: WILLING + OBEDIENT HEART

Key: Isaiah 1:19 — “If ye be WILLING and OBEDIENT, ye shall eat the good of the land.” 
A WILLING and OBEDIENT heart of LOVE toward God’s WORD is all it takes to access Kingdom goodness. 
This is very possible. But LOVE must NOT be done with a DUTY heart, as if God is a taskmaster. 

  1. LOVE VS FEAR, DUTY VS BONDAGE

Warning: Don’t serve God out of fear, obligation, or bondage. 

  • PERFECT LOVE casts out FEAR and PHOBIAS. 1 John 4:18 
  • There is NO FEAR IN LOVE. Fear involves torment and expectation of punishment. 
  • Even in matters of NECESSITY, like Apostle Paul’s call 1 Cor 9:16-17, do it WILLINGLY in LOVE for the REWARD, not against your will. 
  • Whether giving FINANCE, TIME, TALENT/SKILL, or anything for Kingdom cause — do it in LOVE for God, not duty in fear. 
    Let God’s LOVE rule and reign in your world as it does in His. 
  1. THE EVIDENCE OF LOVE: OBEDIENCE + RELATIONSHIP

Proof: 1 John 5:2 — “By this we know that we LOVE the children of God, when we LOVE God and keep His commandments.” 
1 John 4:7-8 — “God is LOVE. He who does not love does not know God.” 
Love is not just emotion. Love is DOING God’s Word. 
1 Cor 13:1-3 — Without LOVE, gifts, sacrifice, and ministry profit NOTHING. 

  1. GOD’S FAITHFULNESS IN THE PROCESS

Encouragement: 

  • Jeremiah 29:11-12 — God’s plans for you are for PEACE, WELLBEING, FUTURE and HOPE. He hears when you pray. 
  • 1 Cor 10:13 — God is FAITHFUL. He will not allow temptation beyond what you can bear, and He will make a WAY OF ESCAPE. 
  • Romans 5:5,8 — God’s LOVE is SHED abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. He COMMENDED His love to us while we were yet sinners. 
    The Holy Spirit perfects love in us so we can have BOLDNESS and CONFIDENCE 1 John 4:17. 
  1. THE PRAYER & CALL TO ACTION

Prayer: That we take STOCK in doing life and living godly by God’s WORD IN LOVE. 
That we maintain consistency in the realm of LOVE, keep DOING God’s WORD by LOVE — not as a BURDEN — and it will MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS THAT HOLD IT TOGETHER: 

  1. Love = Obedience: 1 John 5:2-3 
  2. Willing Obedience = Kingdom Good: Isaiah 1:19 
  3. God is Faithful, Not a Tempter: 1 Cor 10:13, James 1:13-14 
  4. Motive Matters: Philippians 1:15-18 — Preach/do it in LOVE, not contention. 
  5. Love is Everything: 1 Cor 13:1-3 
  6. Love Casts Out Fear: 1 John 4:17-18 
  7. Love is Supernaturally Given: Romans 5:5,8  

IN ONE SENTENCE: 

God is not a taskmaster. When you take stock of your life, be WILLING and OBEDIENT to do God’s WORD IN LOVE — not duty, not fear — because His commands are not burdensome, His love empowers you, and this LOVE-driven obedience is what makes your walk with God effective and your life fruitful. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE LOVING OF GOD 

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THE LOVING OF GOD: WILL CAUSE ALL THINGS TO WORK TOGETHER FOR YOUR GOOD AND PERSONAL REVELATION! 

“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. 

“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the HEART of man, the things which God hath PREPARED for them that LOVE him. 10 But God hath REVEALED them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit SEARCHETH all things, yea, the DEEP things of God” 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 

Love is the working essence of all things for your good with God. If you want all things – good [good times] or bad [challenging and difficult times] – to work together for your good, then start loving God in spirit [in hearts hearts] and in truth [in His Word]. That’s the earnest way to offer to God worship that’s worthily and services that’s acceptably in the grace. 

“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 [hearts] and in truth [the word]” John 4:19-24/Emphasis Mine. 

Loving God should be a deliberate and intentional, conscious act from your heart [human spirit] and not from your head; and you need to know full well, with understanding, that God’s love is only poured out and shared abundantly in the human spirit by the Holy Spirit for a genuine expression of God’s love — Romans 5:5, 8. 

And the acknowledgement of this knowing and understanding will cause all things to work together for your good, because you can only offer meaningful worship to God from a heart of love toward Him. 

That is how God can cause you to live with purpose and reveal the real you to you, for meaningful and purposeful living and loving in His grace. 

For the Spirit of God gives man the breath of life and the understanding of life — Zoe, the eternal being of man toward God in humanity. 

“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. 

Material instruments like a Stethoscope, Scan devices, X-ray and the like may be useful in human endeavors, yet you cannot detect the human spirit with them, because the human spirit is eternal and not earthly, though it dwells in your body.[bodily] 

Simply put, the spirit of man is the candle or lamp of the Lord, searching and searching out all the inner depths of his heart. Hence, it is only by the spirit that man can truly worship God. 

For the man within the human is a spirit being, he has a soul [the seat of will, intuition, and intellect], and he lives in a body.[eternal][flesh] 

And only by God’s Word can the tripartite being — spirit, soul, and body — be detected, separated, and discerned together at the same time.[triune]  

“The spirit of man is the candle [lamp] of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly [being]” Proverbs 20:27/Emphasis mine. 

“And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” 1 Thessalonians 5:23. 

“For the WORD of God is quick [alive], and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do” Hebrews 4:12-13/Emphasis mine. 

For Faith pleases God and Faith only functions by Love, and when Faith towards God is essence by Love, you’ve gotten hold of God for the release of His blessings upon you. It’s by the faith that pleases God working through love, is the hallmark way to live beyond walls by God in spirit and truth. And the faith that overcomes and brings about victory and triumph in the grace becomes one’s realities in the grace in Christ Jesus stead. 

“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by [through] love” Galatians 5:6/Emphasis mine. 

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” Hebrews 11:6 

“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. 

If you are desiring God’s BLESSEDNESS – just LOVE God; for ALL THINGS will work together for your GOODNESS, GRACIOUSNESS and GRACEFULNESS in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

Beloved reader, I encourage you in the now and today, to start Loving God. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And we know that ALL THINGS work together for good to them that LOVE God, to them who are the CALLED according to his PURPOSE. 29 For whom he did FOREKNOW, he also did PREDESTINATE to be CONFORMED to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did PREDESTINATE, them he also CALLED: and whom he called, them he also JUSTIFIED: and whom he justified, them he also GLORIFIED .” Romans 8:28-30. 

“For in Jesus Christ NEITHER circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; BUT FAITH WHICH WORKETH BY LOVE” Galatians 5:6. 

“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God . . .” 1 Corinthians 2:9-16. 

SUMMARY: 
This message centres on THE LOVING OF GOD and how it unlocks God’s goodness, purpose, and revelation   

  1. God’s Promise to Those Who Love Him
    Romans 8:28 — ALL THINGS work together for good to them that LOVE God, to them who are CALLED according to His PURPOSE.  
    1 Corinthians 2:9-10 — God has prepared things for those who love Him, and by His Spirit He REVEALS the deep things of God to us.  
  1. Loving God the Right Way
    Love for God must be deliberate and intentional — from the heart [human spirit], not just the head.  
    Romans 5:5 — God’s love is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit.  
    John 4:23-24 — True worship is in spirit and in truth. It is from a heart of love that we offer worship that is acceptable and pleasing to God.  
    That is how God causes all things to work for your good and reveals the real you for purposeful living.   
  1. Understanding the Human Spirit 
    Man is a spirit, has a soul, and lives in a body 1 Thessalonians 5:23.  
    The spirit is eternal and cannot be detected by stethoscopes, scans, or X-rays. Proverbs 20:27 calls it “the candle of the Lord.”  
    Only the Word of God can divide and discern spirit, soul, and body Hebrews 4:12-13.  
    It is the Spirit of God that gives breath and understanding — Zoe, eternal life Job 32:8; 33:4. 
  1. Faith That Works by Love 
    Galatians 5:6 — Faith works by love.  
    Hebrews 11:6 — Without faith it is impossible to please God.  
    1 John 5:4-5 — This is the faith that overcomes the world and brings victory.  
    When faith is activated by love, you have hold of God and His blessings are released.  

Final Word:  

If you are desiring God’s BLESSEDNESS — just LOVE GOD.  
For ALL THINGS will work together for your GOODNESS, GRACIOUSNESS, and GRACEFULNESS in Christ Jesus.  
Start Loving God now and today. Amen. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

BEING DISCIPLINE THROUGH GOD’S MIRROR OF LOVE 

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BEING DISCIPLINED THROUGH GOD’S MIRROR OF LOVE: IT IS GOD’S LOVE PACT FOR HIS REDEEMED CHILDREN! 

“And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: My son, do not DESPISE the CHASTENING of the Lord, Nor be DISCOURAGED when you are REBUKED by Him; 6 For whom the Lord LOVES He CHASTENS, And SCOURGES every son whom He RECEIVES. 7 If you endure CHASTENING, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not CHASTEN?” Hebrews 12:5-7. 

God LOVES You – you must ENDURE His DISCIPLINES when they SHOW up. It is for your OWN good and good living in Christ Jesus stead. For God discipline only those He loves, to bring out the best in them for fruitful character and behaviour by His grace. Discipline is God’s way of pruning us to be fruitful in His will and purpose. 

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that BEARETH NOT FRUIT HE TAKETH AWAY: and every branch that BEARETH FRUIT, he PURGETH it, that it may BRING FORTH MORE FRUIT. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing . . . 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye BEAR MUCH FRUIT; so shall ye be my disciples . . 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your FRUIT SHOULD REMAIN: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you” John 15:1-16. 

Living and walking in God’s love also connotes, endorses, embraces, and embodies the act of being DISCIPLINED. Meaning God will discipline any of His REDEEMED children whom He loves, in order to bring out His very best in them and to give them the life of worth they crave. This is part of the LOVE PACT (covenant) of God. 

The reason is that the redemptive LIBERTY – that is, the FREEDOM we have in Christ Jesus – is not an OCCASION for one to live and walk in the flesh or in sin, instead, it is to LIVE and WALK in GOD’S LOVE. Simply put, there is no such thing as ‘it doesn’t matter what I do, as long as God loves me’. NO, it does matter, because those whom God LOVES, He DISCIPLINES. But if you are without discipline, then you are bastards or illegitimate children and not sons – which you are not. 

“If you endure CHASTENING, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not CHASTEN? 8 But if you are without CHASTENING, of which all have BECOME PARTAKERS, then you are ILLEGITIMATE and not sons” Hebrews 12:7-8. 

It is my earnest PRAYER that you live within the LOVE of God in Christ Jesus stead; and for any reason you may stray, may you be able to embrace the discipline of God without resistance, so that you can experience the fulness of God that is at work for your good in every way. 1 John 1:5-10. 

May the grace of God and the BLESSEDNESS of His love through discipline rest upon you, in the grace and faith of our Saviour, Lord and King, Jesus Christ. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK . . . 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For if we would JUDGE (EXAMINE) ourselves, we should not be JUDGED (EXAMINE). 32 But when we are JUDGED (EXAMINED), we are CHASTENED of the Lord, that we should not be CONDEMNED with the world” 1 Corinthians 11:31-32 (Emphasis Mine). 

“For consider Him who ENDURED such HOSTILITY from sinners against Himself, lest you become WEARY and DISCOURAGED in your souls. 4 You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. 5 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: My son, do not DESPISE the CHASTENING of the Lord, Nor be DISCOURAGED when you are REBUKED by Him; 6 For whom the Lord LOVES He CHASTENS, And SCOURGES every son whom He RECEIVES. 7 If you endure CHASTENING, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not CHASTEN? 8 But if you are without CHASTENING, of which all have BECOME PARTAKERS, then you are ILLEGITIMATE and not sons. 9 Furthermore, we have had HUMAN fathers who CORRECTED us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much more READILY be in SUBJECTION to the Father of spirits and live? 10 For they indeed for a few days CHASTENED us as seemed best to them, but He for our PROFIT, that we may be PARTAKERS of His holiness. 11 Now no CHASTENING seems to be JOYFUL for the present, but PAINFUL; nevertheless, afterward it yields the PEACEABLE fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it” Hebrews 12:3-11. 

“STAND FAST therefore in the LIBERTY wherewith Christ hath MADE US FREE, and be not ENTANGLED again with the YOKE OF BONDAGE . . . For, brethren, ye have been called unto LIBERTY; only use not liberty for an OCCASION to the flesh, but by LOVE serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt LOVE thy neighbour as thyself. 15 But if ye BITE and DEVOUR one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. 16 This I say then, WALK in the Spirit, and ye shall not FULFIL the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law” Galatians 5:1, 13-18. 

“This is the message [of God’s promised revelation] which we have heard from Him and now announce to you, that God is Light [He is holy, His message is truthful, He is perfect in righteousness], and in Him there is no darkness at all [no sin, no wickedness, no imperfection]. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness [of sin], we lie and do not practice the truth; 7 but if we [really] walk in the Light [that is, live each and every day in conformity with the precepts of God], as He Himself is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another [He with us, and we with Him], and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin [by erasing the stain of sin, keeping us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations]. 8 If we say we have no sin [refusing to admit that we are sinners], we delude ourselves and the truth is not in us. [His word does not live in our hearts.] 9 If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose]. 10 If we say that we have not sinned [refusing to admit acts of sin], we make Him [out to be] a liar [by contradicting Him] and His word is not in us” 1 John 1:5-10 Amplified. 

SUMMARY 

The entire message teaches that God’s discipline is not punishment, but an expression of His covenant love for His redeemed children. It is God’s way of pruning, correcting, and maturing us so we can bear fruit and walk in His freedom. 

  1. THE FOUNDATION: GOD’S LOVE AND DISCIPLINE GO TOGETHER
  • Hebrews 12:5-7 is the anchor: “For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives.” 
  • Discipline proves sonship. If you are without discipline, you are not a true son Hebrews 12:8. 
  • God disciplines to “bring out the best in us for fruitful character and behaviours by His grace.” 
  1. THE PURPOSE: PRUNING FOR FRUITFULNESS
  • John 15:1-8, 16: Jesus is the Vine, God the Husbandman. 
  • Every branch that bears fruit, He “purges” it so it bears more fruit. 
  • Goal: That we “bear much fruit” and that our “fruit should remain.” 
  • Without abiding in Christ, we can do nothing. With Him, we fulfill His will and purpose. 
  1. THE CONTEXT: LIBERTY IN CHRIST IS NOT LICENSE
  • Galatians 5:1, 13-18: We are called to liberty, but not to use it as an occasion for the flesh. 
  • True freedom = freedom to live and walk in God’s love, not in sin. 
  • The false idea of “it doesn’t matter what I do, as long as God loves me” is rejected. 
  • Walking in God’s love “connotes, endorses, embraces, and embodies the act of being disciplined.” 
  1. THE RESPONSE REQUIRED: ENDURE WITHOUT RESISTANCE
  • When discipline “shows up,” we must endure it, not despise it or be discouraged Hebrews 12:5. 
  • Though no discipline seems joyful now, “afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness” Hebrews 12:11. 
  • We are to “embrace the discipline of God without resistance” so we can experience the “fulness of God that is at work for your good in every way.” 
  1. THE COVENANT FRAME: LOVE PACT [COVENANT]
  • This discipline is part of God’s Love Pact — His covenant commitment to His redeemed children. 
  • Like human fathers who corrected us, how much more should we submit to our Heavenly Father Hebrews 12:9-10. 
  • His discipline is “for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness.” 
  1. THE CALL TO SELF-EXAMINATION AND HOLY WALK
  • 1 Corinthians 11:31-32: If we judge/examine ourselves, we won’t be judged. When we are chastened, it’s so we won’t be condemned with the world. 
  • 1 John 1:5-10: God is Light. To walk in fellowship with Him is to walk in the light and confess sin. 
  • Walking in the Spirit means we will not fulfil the lust of the flesh Galatians 5:16. 
  1. CLOSING BENEDICTION AND APPLICATION
  • Prayer: That we live within God’s love in Christ Jesus and receive discipline without fighting it. 
  • Blessing: “May the grace of God and the blessedness of His love through discipline rest upon us, in the grace and faith of our Saviour, Lord and King, Jesus Christ. Amen.” 

In One Sentence: 

God, in covenant love, disciplines His redeemed children like a Father prunes a branch — not to hurt us, but to remove sin, build Christ-like character, and make us fruitful, holy, and free in Him. Therefore we must embrace His correction as proof of love and the path to our best life. 

Key Takeaways: 

  1. Discipline = Love: Proof you are God’s child, not rejection. 
  2. Discipline = Pruning: For fruitfulness, holiness, and purpose. 
  3. Discipline = Punishment: It’s for your good and God’s glory. 
  4. Freedom in Christ = Freedom to Obey in Love: Not freedom to sin. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

There’s GREAT POWER To FUNCTION In LOVE 

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There’s GREAT POWER To FUNCTION In LOVE: And There’s GREAT GRACE To BECOME In What LOVE Entails! 

“And with GREAT POWER gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and GREAT GRACE was upon them all” Acts 4:33. 

God’s LOVE it’s of the HUMAN HEARTS and it’s express effortlessly by the precious and blessed Holy Spirit of promise; outside the Holy Spirit of Love context, it’s PERVERTS, for no man can genuinely LOVE in the fulness beside what it’s Scripturally justified in the grace. 

“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 5:5 NKJV 

There’s the need to MANIFEST and DEMONSTRATE God’s kind of Love to this generation and dispensation unreservedly and uncompromisingly; that’s how to make a difference and healthy living and relationships, in a world full of various kinds of LOVE PERVERTS that’s full of sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation, and that’s indescribably filled up with lusts and affections, hatred, evil and wickedness of indescribable measures. That’s the essence of the compelling SCRIPTURE for the born of LOVE in God to make their presence known as people of PURPOSE, CALLED, JUSTIFIED, PREDESTINED, FOREKNOW, and GLORIFIED in Christ Jesus stead: 

“For the EARNEST EXPECTATION of the CREATURE (CREATION) waiteth for the MANIFESTATION of the sons of God . . . 28 And we know that ALL THINGS work together for good to them that LOVE God, to them who are the CALLED according to his PURPOSE. 29 For whom he did FOREKNOW, he also did PREDESTINATE to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did PREDESTINATE, them he also CALLED: and whom he CALLED, them he also JUSTIFIED: and whom he JUSTIFIED, them he also GLORIFIED” Romans 8:19, 28/Emphasis Mine. 

Manifesting and demonstrating God’s love is of the Holy Spirit embedded in human hearts, that is – the human spirit (Romans 5:5; Ecclesiastes 3:11 (Amplified). Outside it are an act of perversions. Hence there are many evils and in fighting today in the name of love (James 4:1-5/Galatians 5:24-25). 

Loving God and experiencing His eternal purpose for you is of the human spirit, because God’s love is poured or shared only in our hearts by the Holy Spirit; and from those human hearts (spirit being) we can manifest and demonstrate God’s love in us. It thus indicates, when you can’t receive and comprehends God’s love in your spirit being to manifest and demonstrate it by the Holy Spirit, it turns to PERVERTS. Hence many today have in the name of love which is of the head (senses) and not of the hearts (spirit) done many silly, evil and dangerous acts that’s too marvelling to comprehend (Proverbs 20:27/Galatians 5:24). 

For example, when you keep BEATING UP your spouse and yet say to her or him – I LOVE YOU. That’s pervert and demonic, because it’s only in the head. When it’s of the hearts by the Holy Spirit, you won’t think or imagine doing that at all. 

For God gives the POWER to FUNCTION in LOVE and the GRACE to BECOME what Love entails! 

The Scriptural writ of the Acts of the Apostles indicates that the Holy Spirit is of – POWER to FUNCTION – Acts 1:8/Acts 4:33; and of GRACE to BECOME – Hebrews 10:29/Zechariah 12:10/Acts 4:33.  

It thus means in the context of LOVE with God, one can’t genuinely acclaim to love God and still struggle to be in His presence, pray, read the Bible, fellowship with likeminded believers and more – 1 John 5:1-3. God’s love when it’s of the heart – human spirit – by the Holy Spirit, life is at ease, there’s no room for excuses because God don’t excuse Himself, for He is love and in you. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK – about it. I know that very much. Do you? 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And with GREAT POWER gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and GREAT GRACE was upon them all” Acts 4:33. 

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the LOVE of God is SHED abroad in our HEARTS (Human spirit) by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us” Romans 5:5 (Emphasis Mine). 

“LOVE is to be SINCERE and ACTIVE [the real thing—without GUILE and HYPOCRISY]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor; 11 never lagging behind in diligence; aglow in the Spirit, enthusiastically serving the Lord; 12 constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength], 13 contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality” Romans 12:8-13 Amplified. 

“For the EARNEST EXPECTATION of the creature waiteth for the MANIFESTATION of the sons of God . . . 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that LOVE God, to them who are the CALLED according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did PREDESTINATE to be CONFORMED to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did PREDESTINATE, them he also CALLED: and whom he CALLED, them he also JUSTIFIED: and whom he JUSTIFIED, them he also GLORIFIED” Romans 8:19, 28-30. 

“Beloved, let us [unselfishly] love and seek the best for one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves [others] is born of God and knows God [through personal experience]. 8 The one who does not love has not become acquainted with God [does not and never did know Him], for God is love. [He is the originator of love, and it is an enduring attribute of His nature.] 9 By this the love of God was displayed in us, in that God has sent His [One and] only begotten Son [the One who is truly unique, the only One of His kind] into the world so that we might live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation [that is, the atoning sacrifice, and the satisfying offering] for our sins [fulfilling God’s requirement for justice against sin and placating His wrath]. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us [in this incredible way], we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has seen God at any time. But if we love one another [with unselfish concern], God abides in us, and His love [the love that is His essence abides in us and] is completed and perfected in us. 13 By this we know [with confident assurance] that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given to us His [Holy] Spirit. 14 We [who were with Him in person] have seen and testify [as eye-witnesses] that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses and acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 16 We have come to know [by personal observation and experience], and have believed [with deep, consistent faith] the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides continually in him. 17 In this [union and fellowship with Him], love is completed and perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment [with assurance and boldness to face Him]; because as He is, so are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love [dread does not exist]. But perfect (complete, full-grown) love drives out fear, because fear involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is afraid [of God’s judgment] is not perfected in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God’s love]. 19 We love, because He first loved us. 20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates (works against) his [Christian] brother he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. 21 And this commandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should also [unselfishly] love his brother and seek the best for him” 1 John 4:7-21 Amplified. 

“. . . 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith. And may you, having been [deeply] ROOTED and [securely] GROUNDED in LOVE, 18 be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His LOVE [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love]; 19 and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal experience] the LOVE of Christ which far SURPASSES [mere] knowledge [without experience], that you may be filled up [throughout your being] to all the fullness of God [so that you may have the richest experience of God’s presence in your lives, completely filled and flooded with God Himself] . . .” Ephesians 3:15-21 Amplified. 

Further Scriptural Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16; 1 John 5:3; Hebrews 10:25; 1 Timothy 3:14-17. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

GOD’S POWER AND GRACE THROUGH AGAPE LOVE 

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

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

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

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the LOVE of God is SHED abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us . .8 But God commendeth His LOVE toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:5, 8. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love is considerate: John 15:13. 

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

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

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

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

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

Blessed regards in God’s BLESSEDNESS. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For in Jesus Christ NEITHER circumcision AVAILETH any thing, NOR uncircumcision; BUT FAITH WHICH WORKETH BY LOVE . . . 13 For, brethren, ye have been CALLED unto liberty; only USE NOT LIBERTY for an occasion to the flesh, but by LOVE SERVE ONE ANOTHER” Galatians 5:6, 13. 

“And hope maketh not ashamed; BECAUSE THE LOVE OF GOD IS SHED ABROAD IN OUR HEARTS BY THE HOLY GHOST which is given unto us . . . 8 But God COMMENDETH HIS LOVE TOWARD US, in that, while we were YET SINNERS, Christ DIED for us” Romans 5:5, 8. 

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

“He that LOVETH NOT KNOWETH NOT God; for GOD IS LOVE . . . 16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. GOD IS LOVE; and he that DWELLETH in love DWELLETH in God, and God in him. 17 Herein is our LOVE MADE PERFECT, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: BECAUSE AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD. 18 There is NO FEAR IN LOVE; but PERFECT LOVE casteth out fear: because FEAR HATH TORMENT. He that feareth is not MADE perfect in love” 1 John 4:8, 16-18. 

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

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

GENUINE LOVE KNOWS NO FEAR IN CHRIST JESUS! 

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GENUINE LOVE KNOWS NO FEAR IN CHRIST JESUS! 

“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for GOD IS LOVE. . . 16 And we have known and believed the LOVE that God hath to us. GOD IS LOVE; and he that dwelleth in LOVE dwelleth in God, and God in him” 1 John 4:8, 16. 

God is Love. He’s love definition and the embodiment of love in nature and character. And genuine Love, which is intentional and unconditional, which is of God – KNOWS NO FEAR – for as God is in love in Christ Jesus – so ARE we and ought to be in love in His world and for this world, as it is written: 

“Herein is our LOVE made PERFECT (COMPLETE, WHOLE, MATURED), that we may have BOLDNESS in the day of judgment: BECAUSE AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD. 18 There is no FEAR in LOVE; but PERFECT LOVE CASTS OUT FEAR, because FEAR involves TORMENT. But he who FEARS has not been MADE PERFECT IN LOVE” 1 John 4:17-18/Emphasis Mine. 

Love is gracious and nobody ever rejects genuine love of God when it shows up. Not even the Devil if he has an opportunity to be shown, which unfortunately is not available to him, and his cohorts from the fall. 

So I asked – HAVE YOU BEEN SO DISAPPOINTED IN LOVE? ARE YOU NOW AFRAID OF LIVING AND WALKING IN LOVE? Whatever you feel or think shouldn’t be a reason not to walk and live in the love of God that’s intentional and unconditional, for GENUINE love which is of God is in the human HEART [SPIRIT-BEING], and not in the human HEAD [FLESHLY-RULED or BODILY-RULED]. Love has no characteristics of – fear, intimidation, timidity, cowardice, wickedness, evil and such like in it, except there’s PERVERSION. For it is when the PURPOSE of a thing is misappropriated that ABUSE and PERVERSION sets in. And that’s not enough reason to be afraid of living and walking in the genuine love of God in Christ Jesus stead. 

The Genuine – LOVE OF GOD – is possible and alive and it’s here: it’s graciously and lavishly shared, abundantly poured and spread abroad in our HEARTS (SPIRIT-BEING) by the Holy Spirit that is given to us. For our salvation in redemption is born out of God’s LOVE in Christ Jesus, and it’s an irreversible default embedded as a DNA in us in becoming born of God in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

“Such hope [in God’s promises] never disappoints us, because God’s LOVE has been abundantly POURED out within our HEARTS through the Holy Spirit who was given to us . . . 8 But God clearly shows and proves His own LOVE for us, by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:5, 8/Amplified. 

The Perfect [complete, mature and wholesome] love, meaning, God’s genuine love [intentional and unconditional] will cast out the spirit of fear, cowardice and inferiority complex of all forms of perversion. God is love, He can’t offer or make you live and walk in fear when you are living and walking in His love. Where genuine love is, there’s a show up of God’s presence, and there is no room for lust or hate or selfishness or greed or any form of perversion that’s of fleshly ruled in any forms as to sentiments, prejudice or dissimulation. 

JUST KNOW THIS – GENUINE LOVE OF GOD – KNOWS NO FEAR – FOR AS HE IS IN LOVE – SO ARE WE IN HIS WORLD OF LOVE, IN THIS WORLD. 

Check yourself today – IF IN FEAR, CAST IT OUT in God’s love. And Be FREE and be BLESSED. Amen.  

Blessed regards in the grace. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Herein is our love MADE PERFECT, that we may have BOLDNESS in the day of judgment: BECAUSE AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD. 18 There is no FEAR in LOVE; but perfect love casts out fear, because FEAR involves TORMENT. But he who FEARS has not been MADE PERFECT IN LOVE” 1 John 4:17-18. 

“In this [union and fellowship with Him], love is completed and perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment [with assurance and boldness to face Him]; BECAUSE AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD. 18 There is no FEAR in love [dread does not exist]. But PERFECT (complete, full-grown) love drives out FEAR, because Fear involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is AFRAID [of God’s judgment] is not PERFECTED in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God’s love]” 1 John 4:17-18 (Amplified). 

“For God hath not GIVEN us the spirit of FEAR; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” 2 Timothy 1:7. 

“For God did not GIVE us a spirit of TIMIDITY or COWARDICE or FEAR, but [He has GIVEN us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control]” 2 Timothy 1:7 (Amplified). 

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the LOVE of God is SHED abroad in our HEARTS (SPIRIT MAN) by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us. 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God commendeth his LOVE toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:5-8. 

SUMMARY: 

The message is a full doctrinal charge centred on 1 John 4:8, 16-18 and Romans 5:5, 8, with the anchor truth: GENUINE LOVE KNOWS NO FEAR IN CHRIST JESUS. The message opens by defining God as love itself — the definition, nature, and embodiment of love in character. From this foundation, genuine love is presented as intentional, unconditional, and of God. Because God is love in Christ Jesus, believers are called and ought to walk in that same love in His world and for this world. This is tied directly to 1 John 4:17: “AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD.” 

The Core Revelation is that perfect, mature, complete love casts out fear. 1 John 4:18 is emphasised: there is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear involves torment. Fear, intimidation, timidity, cowardice, wickedness, and evil are not characteristics of genuine god-love. They only enter through perversion when the purpose of a thing is misappropriated. The message confronts disappointment and trauma in love with a pastoral question: HAVE YOU BEEN SO DISAPPOINTED IN LOVE? ARE YOU NOW AFRAID OF LIVING AND WALKING IN LOVE? The answer is clear: whatever you feel, or think is not reason to abandon love. Genuine love is of God and resides in the human HEART [SPIRIT-BEING], not the human HEAD [FLESHLY-RULED OR BODILY-RULED]. 

The message declares that love is gracious and irresistible. Nobody ever rejects genuine love of God when it shows up. Not even the devil would reject it if he had opportunity, but that opportunity was cut off for him and his cohorts from the fall. The genuine love of God is not theory — it is possible, alive, and here now. It is graciously and lavishly shared, abundantly poured and spread abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who is given to us, according to Romans 5:5. Salvation itself is born out of God’s love in Christ Jesus, and this love is an irreversible default, embedded as DNA in us when we are born of God in Christ Jesus. 

The message then expands to the evidence and proof of this love. Romans 5:8 shows God commended His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Where genuine love shows up, God’s presence shows up, and there is no room for lust, hate, selfishness, greed, or any form of fleshly perversion such as sentiment, prejudice, or dissimulation. 2 Timothy 1:7 seals the charge: God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. 

The closing is an altar call and practical charge. The reader is commanded to check himself/herself today. If in fear, cast it out in God’s love. The promise is freedom and blessing. The benediction pronounces: BE FREE AND BE BLESSED. AMEN. 

Key points drawn from the message: 

  • First, God is love by nature and definition. He cannot offer or make you live in fear when you are living and walking in His love.  
  • Second, genuine love is intentional and unconditional. It lives in the heart, the spirit-being, and is free from fear, intimidation, and perversion.  
  • Third, perfect love casts out fear because fear involves torment. Perversion only sets in when purpose is misappropriated, but perversion is not reason to reject genuine love. 
  •  Fourth, this love is not earned — it is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit and embedded in us at new birth.  
  • Fifth, love is gracious and carries God’s presence, leaving no space for fleshly works.  
  • Sixth, believers are commanded to mirror Christ: “AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD,” which means walking in boldness, not fear. 

Call to action for every believer: 

Examine yourself today. Identify any fear, timidity, inferiority, or perversion and cast it out immediately by embracing God’s love. Refuse to let past disappointment keep you from walking in love. Choose daily to live and walk in the love of God that is intentional, unconditional, and spirit led. Allow the Holy Spirit to keep His love shed abroad in your heart. Live boldly without fear, knowing that as Christ is, so are you in this world. Amen. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

LIVING AND WALKING IN LOVE!   

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LIVING AND WALKING IN LOVE!   

“He who does not love does not know God, for God is LOVE . . . And we have known and believed the LOVE that God has for us. God is LOVE, and he who abides in LOVE abides in God, and God in him” 1 John 4:8, 16. 

What’s the Definition of Love? The definition of LOVE is God. For God is Love. 

When you know God, you live and walk in Love. Living and walking in LOVE is living and walking in God. For God is love. Any other definitions are makeovers, human creation and such like the more. Genuine Love is of God. Pure love is defined by God and in God. 

Love is not a doctrine or creed; it’s of the Spirit, hence spiritual. If you live in love, then walk in love. And love doesn’t discriminate. It’s not sentimental, hence no room for prejudice and dissimulation. Love is active and intentional. Love knows no bounds.  

Living and walking in love activates and lubricates faith to function beyond walls. For only through God’s defined love that we can serve the brethren and humanity without prejudice, sentiments, or dissimulation. 

Therefore, let us love, let us live in love and walk in love. That’s how to walk in the Spirit and live in the Spirit for the New Creation of God in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. That’s how to avoid living and walking in the flesh and pleasing its desires, passion, lust and such like. 

I declare that you receive the grace of God to live and walk in love. It’s not enough to say I have love, you need to live and walk in Love. I pray that through the month; your life will never be the same again as you live and walk in love by the Holy Spirit of Love that the Father has given us in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

Be blessed in the grace.  

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“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 . . . 8 But God demonstrates His own LOVE toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:5, 8/NKJV. 

“He who does not love does not know God, for God is LOVE . . . And we have known and believed the LOVE that God has for us. God is LOVE, and he who abides in LOVE abides in God, and God in him” 1 John 4:8, 16/NKJV. 

“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but FAITH working through LOVE . . . 13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through LOVE SERVE one another . . . 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we LIVE in the Spirit, let us also WALK in the Spirit” Galatians 5:6, 13, 24-25/NKJV. 

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a NEW CREATION; OLD things have passed away; behold, all things have become NEW” 2 Corinthians 5:17/NKJV. 

“But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a NEW CREATION. 16 And as many as WALK according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God” Galatians 6:14-16/NKJV. 

SUMMARY: 

The message is about the importance of living and walking in love, which is defined by God. It emphasises that God is love, and knowing God means living in love. This love isn’t just a feeling or doctrine; it’s spiritual, active, intentional, and knows no bounds. It contrasts with living in the flesh, which leads to prejudice, dissimulation, and sinful desires. 

Key Points: 

  1. God is Love: The definition of love is rooted in God’s nature. Any other definition is human creation.
  2. Living in Love = Living in God: When you know God, you live and walk in love, abiding in God.
  3. Love is Active and Intentional: Love serves others without prejudice or hypocrisy, fueled by the Holy Spirit.
  4. Walking in Love vs. Flesh: Living in love means walking in the Spirit; otherwise, you’re pleasing the flesh.
  5. New Creation in Christ: As a new creation, you’re called to live and walk in love, demonstrating God’s love to others. 

Scriptural Focus: 

  • 1 John 4:8, 16 (God is love) 
  • Romans 5:5, 8 (God’s love poured in hearts via Holy Spirit) 
  • Galatians 5:6, 13, 24-25 (faith working through love, walking in Spirit) 
  • 2 Corinthians 5:17 (new creation in Christ) 

Call to Action: 

  • Live and walk in love with the Holy Spirit. 
  • Don’t just say you have love; demonstrate it. 
  • Avoid living in the flesh; instead, serve others in love. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THERE’S NO MORE STRUGGLING IN DEFINING LOVE

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THERE’S NO MORE STRUGGLING IN DEFINING LOVE: FOR GOD IS LOVE! 

“Beloved, let us LOVE one another: for LOVE is of God; and every one that LOVETH is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that LOVETH not KNOWETH not God; FOR GOD IS LOVE . . . 16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. GOD IS LOVE; and he that dwelleth in LOVE dwelleth in God, and God in HIM . . .” 1 John 4:7-21. 

I ‘m graciously and gracefully glad to remind you of our New Creation way of doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus stead. Amen – It’s the hallmark pathway called LOVE. And LOVE is God’s beautiful gift given to us all, to share and express life towards Him and mankind, without sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation, – it’s irrespective of gender, culture, status, colour, tongue or religion. For LOVING is giving, and GIVING is of God – for God so LOVE that He GAVE. Love is of God. He who loves, knows God. God is the embodiment of LOVE; For LOVE is God personified in the grace. [1 John 4:8, 16 (1-21); 1 Corinthians 13:1-13]. For Love God gave – the genuine love of God is in the giving. Giving is not necessarily love, but loving in the grace involves giving like God gave us our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ; and whoever does not love is not of God in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

“For God SO LOVED the world that He GAVE His only begotten Son, that WHOEVER BELIEVES in Him should NOT PERISH but have EVERLASTING LIFE. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” John 3:16-18/NKJV. 

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who DOES NOT LOVE DOES NOT KNOW God, for GOD IS LOVE . . . 20 If someone says, “I love God,” and HATES his brother, he is a liar; for he who DOES NOT LOVE his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? 21 And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also” 1 John 4:7-21/NKJV. 

“. . . 13 Do not marvel, my brethren, if the world hates you. 14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who DOES NOT LOVE his brother abides in death. 15 Whoever HATES his brother is a MURDERER, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him . . .” 1 John 3:1-24/NKJV 

Love is the most excellent way to covet and express spiritual gifts that gives the enabling to live and do life in every way in Christ Jesus stead. Love is the only way to express God and His goodness to others and to yourself. And as gracious and graceful FAITH is in the EFFECTUAL WALK with God, it takes LOVE as the lubricant to make FAITH functional to ensure and assure of the fellowship with God and man. Love enables faith to WORK and WALK in all likelihood of doing LIFE and GODLY LIVING. 

“But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you A MORE EXCELLENT WAY” 1 Corinthians 12:31. 

“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH WHICH WORKETH BY LOVE . . .13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by LOVE SERVE one another” Galatians 5:6, 13. 

Are you for any reason struggling in defining the genuineness of this kind of God’s LOVE – I encourage you to just have it settled now that – God Is LOVE. Meaning, God is the DEFINITION of Love, which is shed abroad in our hearts and thoughts by the blessed Holy Spirit of grace that is given to us as our enabler. Amen. [Galatians 5:6, 13; Romans 5:5, 8, 1 John 4:8, 16; 1 Corinthians 12:31]. 

May you live experiencing and expressing the blessed LOVE called AGAPE – God’s kind of LOVE, the unconditional LOVE that’s POWERED by the indwelling Holy Spirit. [Romans 5:5]. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Beloved, let us LOVE one another: for LOVE is of God; and everyone that LOVETH is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that LOVETH not KNOWETH not God; FOR GOD IS LOVE . . . 16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. GOD IS LOVE; and he that dwelleth in LOVE dwelleth in God, and God in HIM . . .” 1 John 4:7-21. 

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, BUT HAVE NOT LOVE, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, BUT HAVE NOT LOVE, I am nothing. 3 And though I BESTOW all my goods to FEED the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, BUT HAVE NOT LOVE, it profits me nothing . . . 13 And now ABIDE faith, hope, LOVE, these three; BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE” 1 Corinthians13:1-13. 

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the LOVE of God is shed abroad in our HEARTS by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us . . .8 But God commendeth his LOVE toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:5, 8. 

“This is my commandment, That ye LOVE one another, as I have LOVED you. 13 Greater LOVE hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you” John 15:12-14. 

“A NEW commandment I give unto you, That ye LOVE one another; as I have LOVED you, that ye also LOVE one another. 35 By this shall all men KNOW that ye ARE my DISCIPLES, if ye have LOVE one to another” John 13:34-35. 

“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH WHICH WORKETH BY LOVE . . .13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by LOVE serve one another” Galatians 5:6, 13. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises that God is Love (1 John 4:8, 16), and this love is the hallmark of the new creation way of life in Christ Jesus. Love is God’s beautiful gift to us, enabling us to live and express life towards Him and mankind without prejudice, dissimulation, or sentiment. 

Key Points 

  • God is Love; Love is of God (1 John 4:8, 16). 
  • Loving is giving, and giving is of God (John 3:16). 
  • Giving is not necessarily love, but loving involves giving like God gave us Jesus. 
  • Love is the new creation way of doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus (Galatians 5:6, 13). 
  • Love is the most excellent way to express spiritual gifts and live godly (1 Corinthians 12:31, 13:1-13). 
  • Faith works through love (Galatians 5:6). 
  • Love is the lubricant that makes faith functional, ensuring fellowship with God and man. 
  • God’s love is unconditional, powered by the indwelling Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). 

Scriptural Emphasis 

References 1 John 4:7-21, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Romans 5:5, 8, John 3:16-18, Galatians 5:6, 13, and John 15:12-14, highlighting God’s love as the defining characteristic of believers. 

Main Takeaways 

  • God’s love is the new commandment; love one another as Jesus loved us (John 13:34-35). 
  • Love is the greatest; it defines us as Christ’s disciples (1 Corinthians 13:13, John 13:35). 
  • May you experience and express God’s agape love, powered by the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

ETERNAL LIFE IS IN THE NOW 

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ETERNAL LIFE IS IN THE NOW: BEGIN TO ENJOY YOUR MOMENT TO LIVE AGAIN – START TODAY, START NOW! 

“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” John 5:11-12. 

You can enjoy God and His graciousness and gracefulness today and now, instead of waiting ‘by and by’. Don’t live like one without the hope, love, and faith of God in this present age – world. 

You don’t have to wait till you get to heaven to enjoy the fulness of God. Just login through Christ Jesus as your password by inclining into His presence, and enjoy His pleasure and leisure for evermore, instead of pressure and stress and complaining, hallelujah. 

The possibility and gracious reason is that – Eternal Life with God is NOW and, in the NOW, and not tomorrow. 

Knowing God and His Christ, unveils this awesome, admirable, colourful, thriving, and enviable communion and intimacy – a gracious fellowship that strengthens your relationship of being Born Again, Born Anew, Born From Above – meaning being a New Creation to be God’s ambassador and to express His righteousness in Christ Jesus. Amen – 2 Corinthians 5:17-21. 

Therefore, stop PROCRASTINATING and START LIVING life in full NOW, being today, thereby making God’s will to be done in your life right now on earth, as it is, in Heaven. You can grasp and enjoy the holiness, righteousness, favour, grace, mercy, love, patience, forgiveness, peace, mercy and the much more of God, just as you can also enjoy His prosperity, healing & health and His abiding presence evermore. 

For FAITH in God is in the NOW. God’s WORD is in the NOW. Therefore, FAITH in God, is FAITH in His WORD. Incline to God’s WORD by FAITH, to unveil His presence for your leisure and pleasure. 

ETERNAL LIFE IS POSSIBLE – MAKE IT HAPPEN TO YOU TODAY – EVEN NOW 

Eternal Life Is In The Now – Begin To Enjoy Your Moment To Live Again – Start TODAY, Start NOW! Start TODAY, Start Right NOW!! 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

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

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

“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE IN EARTH, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN” Matthew 6:9-10. 

“God is FAITHFUL, by whom ye were CALLED unto the FELLOWSHIP of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord” 1 Corinthians 1:9. 

“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. 

“And we have KNOWN and BELIEVED the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. 17 Herein is our LOVE MADE PERFECT, that we may have BOLDNESS in the day of judgment: because AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD. 18 There is no FEAR in LOVE; but PERFECT LOVE casteth out FEAR: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 19 We love him, because he first loved us” 1 John 4:16-19. 

“For this is the LOVE of God, that we KEEP his COMMANDMENTS: and his COMMANDMENTS are not GRIEVOUS (BURDENSOME, TASKMASTER, IRKSOME). 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. 

“NOW FAITH is the SUBSTANCE of things hoped for, the EVIDENCE of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders OBTAINED a good report. 3 Through FAITH we UNDERSTAND that the worlds were FRAMED by the WORD of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear . . .6 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 11:1-3, 6. 

Further Scriptural Reading: Proverbs 4:18-23; Romans 10:8-10, 17. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI