But the Lord is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation. Jer. 10:10 A life without God is as one living in a dark room full of obstacles unclear to the eye. God in one's life is a light that shines to give meaning and guide to life as a lamp that shines a path. Without God, the demands of life situations draw people into all sorts of things that make them lose their way in life. Some have ended up resorting to beliefs in creations, some even ask for the dead to pray for them; others make things they have created themselves to be gods of their lives, all because of a vacuum in man’s heart, which only the true God can fill. The opening scripture declares God as the true God. It goes on to say He is the living God, and an everlasting King. Note that in using the words ‘true’, it is intended to distinguish this God from the false gods. Saying He is the living God, implies that there are other dead gods. This God is King, and His reign has no end, for He reigns forever. Until you recognize God as the true God, until the heart opens to the knowledge of God, life will always be a mystery. Since the truth is a reality, for God to be true, He has revealed Himself in reality. He is not a counterfeit and pretender as idols, but He is a living reality of what He has revealed Himself to be. He is one we can depend upon for help in life situations; in whom and by whom all essence of truth in life resides. By His son Jesus Christ, God has come into our world and dwelt amongst us as the true living God. Scripture says and the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth, John 1:14. That word that made the world we see dwelt among us in physical form to reveal God to us. God is no longer a mystery, as Men and women witnessed and beheld Jesus in all truth and glory. Jesus lived among men as the embodiment of God we can physically relate to. By honouring Jesus and acknowledging Him, we acknowledge the true God. Scripture says, "and we know that the Son of God has come, and he has given us understanding so that we can know the true God. And now we are in God because we are in his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the only true God, and he is eternal life." 1 John 5:20 NLT. Notice that Jesus as the son gives us the understanding to know the true God. Son here implies God tabernacled in humanity. By appearing to us in human physical form, he gave us an understanding of God, to know God in a form we can relate to. For there is no God outside Christ. The whole of God is in Christ. We cannot know the true God in any other way, but by knowing Christ. He says, “…He that has seen me has seen the Father.” John 14:9. Therefore, honouring, accepting, and loving Jesus, is to honour and love the true God – the everlasting King, immortal, invisible and the only wise God. Honour Him and He will honour you, by revealing himself in your life. Christ in your life is like having a navigator in your life. Leading and guiding you in a victorious life. God does not come in our lives to condemn us, but to be an ever-present help in our lives. Having Jesus Christ in your life grants you a relationship that banishes loneliness and misery yet offering you the joy of life the world cannot offer. So, before you long for anything in life, give Christ Jesus, our God, his rightful place in your life and all you are searching for will find you. Jesus is the pearl that meets all needs. The Scripture says, the word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 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. Rom 10:8-9. It is as simple as saying I believe, and God comes into your life forever. Until you confess and believe these words, God is not in your life. The word of faith we believe and confess brings God in our lives. Confess and believe Jesus Christ as the risen Lord, who died to remove your sins and was raised from the dead to justify you before God. When you say and believe those words, you are saved and belong to God. Hallelujah! Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, I acknowledge you as Jesus Christ, the Lord and God of my Life. I pray I honour you every day in my life. I pray I live my life according to your will. You are God and King of my life. Thank you for revealing yourself to me. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.

In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good. Eccl 11:6 In life, nothing just happens. Everything has a reason for its occurrence. Life is a chain reaction of events. Whatever we do, will either be a cause of an event or a consequence of what happened before. Simply put, we reap what we sow and sow what we reap. Life without seed sown has no future. The seed of anything carries the future possibilities and benefits. The seed is a capsule of potential. The least a seed could be without sowing is itself. When sown, the seed has the potential to multiply into numerous possibilities. Jesus was the seed for the future of the Christian faith. He equated himself to a seed when he said, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it dies, it bringeth forth much fruit. John 12:24. So, believers today are the fruits of Christ the seed that died and rose to bring many to life. Implying the future of Christianity is secure because Christ, the perfect seed is always bringing forth fruit. A life without sowing is uncertain of the future as its limited to a measure of its own self, with limited possibilities of progress. The opening verse admonishes us to sow seeds expecting them to prosper. A Sower must sow and prepare for a future harvest. Many people always wonder why they never increase. It is because they concentrate on achieving a harvest that has no seed. Everything you have in your life has a seed factor in it. It has a potential to produce the things that you want in your life. A seed is any given thing that can make a world of difference in another person’s life. It may be your time to comfort someone or your possession. Scripture says while the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. Gen 8:22. This amazing truth reveals that life on earth is tied to sowing and reaping. God tied this principle to the life span of the earth. Just as winter affects anyone living in wintery areas, anyone who lives in the earth faces seedtime and harvest. You either practice sowing, or you do not, but the opportunities to sow for a harvest are always available. This gives us a perspective that lack is a result of choice. When you chose not to sow, you chose not to harvest. But be wise and sow good seeds. Allow the principles of life to work in your favour. Sow seeds that are beneficial to you, but helpful to others. Sow patience, love, time, kindness, they will come back to you exceedingly. You see, scripture says be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap. Gal 6:7. God is the Lord of harvest and be sure he will not mistake your harvest. He will give you what you sowed. Therefore, sow your good seeds and be the person you want others to be to you. Put a smile on someone’s face. Find a good ground, like the House of God and sow your seed into God’s work. A life of sowing seeds has a future in waiting, therefore sow and set forth your future. Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, I pray I take advantage of the sowing times you bring in my life. I pray I recognize the seeds I have in my life which I can sow to expect a harvest. I thank you that my harvest will not delay, but it will come to me in its due time. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. Proverbs 22:29 One of the known secrets of life is that diligence has rewards. To be diligent is to be careful, meticulous, or thorough in what one is doing. Such people avoid mistakes, but if they make mistakes, they are careful to learn from the experience never to repeat it. To be diligent is to be industrious and hard-working, never giving into slackness. As stated in the opening scripture, these kinds of people have a quality that attracts them to people of high status like Kings. Any place worth going to will cost you to get there. Similarly, to get your life to another level, you must be prepared to acquire qualities that will draw you to that level and sustain you there too. It is of no good to you, to sit and admire to be something that you are not prepared to bear. For instance, do not admire having a car when you are not prepared to pay for driving lessons, insurance, road tax, fuel, and maintenance. Everything you desire comes with attached responsibilities that require one to be diligent in meeting them. Diligence makes one rich. Scripture says He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Prov. 10:4. As you practice diligence, you will avoid mistakes in your life as you develop a pattern of doing things without rushing. The result will be to have plenty of time and resources as scripture says the thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of everyone that is hasty only to want. Prov. 21:5 As you practice diligence, you may not know it, but someone is watching you. Even God is watching you as the scripture say He rewards those that seek him diligently, Heb 11:6. In whatever you do, the level of diligence you use will reward you. When you fail having done all you can, get up, cast the dust off yourself and try again. Your failure has just taught you how not to do it, and if you keep at it, soon you will see your handwork rewarded. So, keep on practising your diligence. Be diligent in going to church, in reading God’s word, in working on your career and it will pay off. As you perfect your skill, you will become a leading force in what you do. Eventually, others will pay for what you diligently committed yourself to do. Scripture says the hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute, Prov.12:24. Therefore, the ancient secret of life I have for you today is to keep on being diligent. It will pay off. Prayer Dear heavenly father, I thank you for your word. I pray I am diligent in all that I do. I pray am diligent in seeking you and the reading of your word. I pray you are at work in me to cause me to do your will diligently, in Jesus' name I pray, amen.

And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. Mat 15:10-11 One of the determining factors of framing your destiny is the mouth. When you fail to master the use of the mouth to your advantage, you will soon see your life going nowhere. Mastering the use of the mouth will channel your life into the destiny you have spoken. In the opening scripture, Jesus lets us know that the defilement of a person is not by anything else, but the mouth. In saying this, He equally implied that a person is built up and purified by the words of his or her mouth. Out of the mouth proceed with things that determine the course of our lives. As a steering wheel is turned to change the course of the vehicle, the tongue in the mouth, speaks words that control the course of your life. If used well, you will see and live in your destiny. Scripture says, and a tiny rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot wants it to go, even though the winds are strong. So also, the tongue is a small thing, but what enormous damage it can do. James 3:4-6 NLT. That little member in your mouth has an enormous responsibility in determining the course of your life. You must learn to use it rightly. Many times, you regret speaking certain things, because you fail to control your tongue. These incidents may result in long time conflicts, which could be avoided if the tongue is controlled. You see, if you can control the mouth, you can control the whole body. Scripture says, for in many things we offend all. If any man offends not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole-body James 3:2. So how can one avoid offending in words? Firstly, it is important to know that the mouth is an outlet of the heart. As scripture says, for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks, Mat 12:34, it is what comes out of the heart, through the mouth, that defiles a man. What comes out of the mouth is the fruit of the seed in the heart. Whatever you have stored in your heart will either make you or break you. If it is good, you will have good in your life as scripture says, "A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence." Proverbs 13:2 Until the heart has the right content, the person will keep defiling himself or herself, by what he or she speaks. You must fill your heart with the word of righteousness that you may speak words that are consistent with the life God has for you. A life of victory and not failure. So, when you have this word in you, speak it over your life that you may channel the course of your life to align to God’s will. Scripture says, "the mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of judgment [justice]." Psalms 37:30. This wisdom is God’s word, so speak God’s word over your life. Train your tongue in speaking the right destiny for your life as you speak peace, truth, and all the fruit of righteousness. In doing so you will become the product of what you speak. Scripture says, "for by the words of thy mouth shall thou be justified, and by thy words, thou shall be condemned....", Mat 12:37. So, the use of your mouth is key to determining your status. Use it for good by speaking the things you want to see in your life. Prayer Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for your word. I pray my tongue speaks the wisdom of God that channels the course of my life. My life is on the course you have destined for me. In Jesus name, I pray, amen.

“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:” (Col 2:10, KJV) The Greek word used in the scripture for complete is "pléroó" - which means to render full; or to fill to the top: so that nothing shall be wanting or lacking, fill to the brim. So, what is it that can fill a man and make him never wanting again? What is a complete life? how does one determine they are complete? Quite often life completeness is regarded by the level of material wealth a person possesses. Yet this is also relative from person to person. The greatest lie in the world is the notion that one is not complete until one gets the latest technology, or gets married, or gets a child. It is a cycle that always keeps us wanting to have that we may be complete. Too many people live life chasing a dream or something to satisfy their need for a complete life. However, there is a "completeness" made available for us in Christ Jesus. A believer in Christ has been made complete in all things of life and godliness. By being in Christ the believer is filled with all things many are trying to have. For instance, the believer is filled with the Joy of the Lord. Christ said, "these things have I spoken to you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full." John 15:11. A believer's joy does not stem from the material wealth he has, but from what Christ has supplied within Him. A believer does not love because of what he gets from another, but he loves because the love of God has been shed in his heart by the Holy Spirit. In the opening scripture, by the virtual of being in Christ, the believer has all he needs without the aid of other factors. He is complete without the need for Jewish ceremonies, complete without the help of a philosopher, complete without the invention of superstitions, and complete without human merits. So, don't walk as one lacking, you have everything within you. The completeness within a believer is cultivated by embracing the finished work of Christ. By accepting the benefits of the resurrection of Christ. His resurrection brought a new life to us. that new life is in us today. we must speak and believe those things that relate to the new life in the resurrected Christ. Confession I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. I am justified in Christ. The love of God has been shed abroad in my heart. I have peace with God. Nothing by any means shall be able to separate me from the love of God in Christ Jesus. I am complete in all things relating to life and godliness. Thank you, Jesus. Amen

Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the Lord our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered. 2 Chron. 14:7 During the time of rest, it is common for people to relax and enjoy their luxuries. Some go for holidays and others pass their time playing games, while others prefer to have outings of different sorts. All these things are done to occupy a time of physical rest and they minister to the body. However, whereas these things are good for the healthy keeping of the body, they do very little for our spirit man. A rest is characterised by an end of pursuing, a break or arrival to a settlement. As there is a “physical rest”, there is equally a "spiritual rest" in which your spirit man is at peace. That rest is in Christ Jesus. A man in Christ is a man in God’s rest. He is a man, whose search is over as he has arrived at a place of all things. All that is required of him is to know and embrace the enormity of blessings in Christ. Spiritual rest is experienced by embracing the finished work of Jesus Christ who has provided all spiritual things a person requires. When we believe and affirm to ourselves the truth of what Christ has done for us and teach our hearts to uphold that truth, we build our spirit man in the spiritual rest in Christ. That affirmation comes from learning God’s word to know and experience God’s rest. When we have our physical rest, we must use it to build our conviction of what Christ has done for us by acquiring more knowledge of God’s word. In the opening scripture, King Asa of Judah shows us how to use our spiritual rest. During the rest of the land, King Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the Lord. He used the time of rest to inspire restoration in the land by breaking down all the images of strange gods, to turn the hearts of the people back to God. He built up fenced cities to protect himself and the people from the attack of the enemies. By building fenced cities, he developed the land and God prospered the people. He did that which attracted the favour of the Lord to come upon the land Similarly, you ought to use your spiritual rest in Christ to build your spirit man from the attacks of the enemy. Get rid of everything that affects your relationship with God, like teachings that reduce your confidence in God. Get to learn the power at work in you. Your hobbies cannot defend you against the devil when he attacks, but the word of God in you will defend you against his devices. Instead of unnecessary window-shopping trips, attend your church regularly to be built up in your faith by the preaching of God’s word. Use your time to edify yourself in whatever is lacking in your faith. If it is patience, read about it. If it is fear, learn how to avoid it. Use your rest to buildup your spirit man against the attacks of the enemy. You alone know your weaknesses; learn how to outgrow them in Christ Jesus. Whatever you do, do not neglect to use your rest time to build yourself up. Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that in my time of rest, I am dedicated to building up my spirit man to receive an understanding of your word. Fill me with the revelations in your word. I pray Your purposes are fulfilled in my life that I may be found pleasing in your sight. In Jesus name, I pray, amen.

Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have  been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. 2 Thess. 2:15  There are problems in life that happen and make us bewildered with no answer. A car accident wipes out a family. Cancer strikes a young wife and mother. A poor managerial decision puts an eager, productive employee out of work. Rebel soldiers slaughter people huddled in a church. Some events in life make no sense at all. That is why we call them tragedies. Many time we these events destabilise believers in their faith In today’s NT Bible reading, Paul offers no easy answers for life’s hardships. However, He does offer one piece of advice that, if followed, brings real comfort and encouragement for those who are persecuted. At the same time, he warns us of the evil in this world, in particular, of those who speak falsely for God. In the opening scripture text, God had given gifts of infinite value to the Thessalonians. Paul urged the Thessalonians to thank God for these gifts, yet Paul also knew that they would face challenges of their belief in Christ. They would have doubts, and certain people and circumstances would encourage those doubts. Unless the Thessalonians had a firm conviction about all they had been taught, their faith would die. So Paul urged them saying “stand firm and keep a strong grip on everything we taught you” (2 Thessalonians 2:15). They had the Scriptures and the letters that Paul had written to keep them on track in their faith. In these Paul trusted that they would find comfort, inner peace and strength to persevere in the challenges they faced. As He did for the Thessalonians, God has given us a great gift- His Word, yet it is so easy to take this gift for granted and not use it. When we stop using His gift, we make ourselves more susceptible to falsehoods. To strengthen our faith and protect ourselves from falsehoods, we need to spend time in God’s Word everyday. If you do not spend time reading your Bible everyday, think of things you can cut from your schedule to make time for God. If you faithfully spend time in the Word, challenge yourself to spend even more time with God. Every gift you ever want from God is in His word. Whatever happens, don't let go of your faith. Gather with brethren to encourage your self in the faith. Do whatever it takes to Hold on tight to your faith and you will be blessed. As scripture says weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning, (Ps 30:5b). You may be in the night of your faith, but hold on tight, the morning of your faith will soon show up with joy. Prayer Dear  Heavenly  Father,  I  thank  you  for your word. I pray I learn to hold  on to your word at all time. I pray for  strength  and  stability  during  trying  times.  Use  me  to  be  an  encouragement  to  others.  In  Jesus  name, I pray. Amen. 

“Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing…” (Genesis 12:1-3) Many people are limited in their progress in life because they value themselves according to their skills, level of education and the background of their natural family. So if no one has ever been successful in their family, they also consider themselves failures. God forbid. I always hear people that say, ‘‘for us in our family, we have never been able to see good days.'' My friend, if you are a born Again Christian, I want to remind you that you belong to a blessed heritage, a blessed family - the family of God; you have broken the mould. So think Generational Blessings. its important for a believer to get out of the thinking that blurs ones vision for greater things. Until one steps out of the usual kind of thinking that captivate the mind to think according to the limits in the ability of skills or in the ability of your natural family, it is hard to see the blessings of God. For God to bless this 75 year old man, Abram, He had to change his way of thinking. COMING SOON........ He had to take Abram away from the things that have contributed to his low self esteem. When God spoke to Abram, which is interpreted as "assumed father", he was already on his way to Canaan the promised land but Abram was still dwelling in his father's company (Gen 11:31). As much as a place may hinder your breakthrough, changing your thinking and that which influences the thinking is of great importance. God had to take Abram away, not only from a place, but from the people that had contributed to his thinking that he is only an assumed father. Time came that he had to separate from Lot his nephew. Some times in life, you have to change your friends to change your thinking. You have to change who you tell your secrets to. The bible says, ''wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, and will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.'' 1 Corinthians 6:16-17. Until you step out of a mind-set that has been influenced by the world you live in, your result will not change much. You must step out of the confinement that has held you back and believe God for the unusual. If you do the usual, expect a usual outcome. But as you do the unusual expect the unusual. Seek for the Lord more, increase your Church attendance, and do more than the usual. Step out of your norms and let God guide you. Change your confession, Change your talk, and you life will evidently reveal the change you speak. Prayer  Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that  You lead me and guide me in the  way that I should live my life.  In  Jesus name I pray. Amen