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Article Title: God’s Special Treasure Created with Purpose
Author Name: Disciple Faith Emovon David
Published: December 2020

Psalm 139:14 “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”

Father God, the maker of the universe, created us beautifully. King David declared boldly in Psalm 139: 14 ‘I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well’. Deuteronomy 07: 06 goes on to echo this vary same truth.

The Lord God, has chosen us to be His own special treasure. He sent Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, to the earth to redeem the world and restore our relationship with Him. Through His death and resurrection, we are now heirs of God’s Kingdom. What a blessing it is to be princes and princess of the Most High God!

Like Jesus Christ, we will pass through trials and tribulations. Having faith in God will empower us during those turbulent times (Romans 08:17). Ephesians 02: 10 reminds us of the blessings that come with fulfilling our God given purpose; ‘For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us new in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago’ (Ephesian 2:10). I pray that we allow the Holy Spirit to reveal how special we are to God, empower us, and direct us on how to fulfil our unique purpose in Christ Jesus. Amen!

 


 

Article Title: It Is God that Preserves us
Author Name: Disciple Adebowale Bankole
Published: December 2020

Romans 08:37 -39 KJV ‘Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.’

God can use any situation to show us His faithfulness. Through the Holy Spirit, God gives us the power to sail through seasons of testing and trials. In Romans 08:37 -39 Apostle Paul wrote, ‘Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.’ Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God predestined us as overcomers. He gave us the Holy Spirit to guide and council us so we do not deviate from the path of life.

Another weapon God has given us to overcome during seasons of hardship is praise. The Psalmist said in Psalm 66:08-09 KJV, “O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard: Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.” Keeping a posture of praise focuses our mind on God’s good promises for our lives. Praising God reminds us that He will preserves our soul.

In closing, I pray we continue to live in God’s presence through his divine grace. With the precious blood of Jesus Christ and trust in God’s faithfulness, we have been made more the conquers through every trial. Count your blessing, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done and will continue to do. Praise the Lord for he is good and His mercy endures forever. Amen.

 


 

Article Title: How God Lift Us In Different Seasons
Author Name: Deaconess Sandra Oluwafemi
Published: December 2020

Esther 02:15 KJV ‘Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, was come to go in unto the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king’s chamberlain, the keeper of the women, appointed. And Esther obtained favor in the sight of all them that looked upon her.’

Do not trivialize the word of God. The presence of God, obedience to His word, and total submission to the Holy Spirit give us a great reward. As children of God, our faith can increase God’s favor in our life. According to Hebrews 11:6, “— without faith it is impossible to please God, for He who comes to God must believe that He is, and He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him’. Faith is the ability to trust in God and act based on His instruction through His wisdom from heaven above.

Whenever God says yes, nobody can say no. Then, it is time for a supernatural upliftment of increase and unending blessings. The special grace of God makes it possible for God’s blessings to overflow unhindered in our life (Psalm 23:5).

Queen Esther, a young immigrant orphan received the favor of God in the presence of all who looked upon her (Esther 2:15). This was nothing short of God’s grace and blessing. This grace also gave her victory upon those who were planning to kill her and jewish community she belonged to; due to God’s grace and mercy you become an overcomer.

Lastly, in the kingdom of God growth beyond human comprehension is sure! Upliftment is a mystery and expansion is pathway to your greatest success that eyes have not seen, nor ears have heard. I decree and declare that as you read and receive this word, divine manifestation is yours in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen!