BIBLE IN A YEAR: Matt. 12 -15
UNBIASED EXAMINER
MEMORIZE: "As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent" (Rev. 3:19).
READ: Revelation 3:14-19
A senior pastor who has been in ministry for several years thought at a point that he had achieved much for God. One night, the Lord showed him Heaven’s assessment of his performance. He felt ashamed. It looked like he had not started. God assesses the service, commitment, love and sacrifice of His children regularly. He is the greatest and fairest examiner. Right from the time of creation, God is introduced as the unbiased Examiner. After each work of creation, the Lord awarded grades accordingly. Unlike earthly examiners who would assess you strictly on performance, God considers other factors behind your performance, before awarding you marks. In 2 Corinthians 13:5, we are enjoined to examine ourselves. Many Christians would prefer to get to Heaven before knowing their score card. This is dangerous because it is possible they have not met Heaven’s criteria all their years on earth. Also, they will not be able to make amends in Heaven. For some, the way they handled God’s business could rob them of Heaven, hence the need for self examination.
“But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him; for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). God’s yardsticks for assessing us are very different from man’s. Some people we hold in highest regard on earth are not worth the least regard before God. Since God is the final Examiner and Judge, we are duty bound to be acquainted with the criteria He has laid down in the Bible, and to satisfy them. In Revelation 3: 14-19, we understand we can receive our score card on earth so that we can make amends.
After several years of serving God, the church in Laodicea assessed their activities and gave themselves good grades. They said they were vibrant, rich, increased, and had no need. But Heaven’s assessment shows they were lukewarm, wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked. They gave themselves ‘excellent’ but Heaven gave them ‘fail’. What is your score card like? Do you take time to ask God to show you your score card in love, forgiveness, giving, service, prayer, faithfulness, evangelism, obedience, etc.? If God would announce to the world that creating man without the woman was below average, He will show you your score card. Ask Him and make amends today. If this is properly and regularly done, you can have a fair idea like Apostle Paul, of your reward and placement in Heaven.
ACTIONPOINT: Get your score card on earth, it will lead to a reform. Get your score card in Heaven, it will lead to regret.
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The Household of Faith
The Household of Faith, a ministry of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), was established in Chicago, Illinois in 2004.
The Pastor in Charge of the church is Pastor Akin Gbenro.
This ministry has over 250 members within the the Chicago and Indianapolis Area.
The Pastor in Charge of the church is Pastor Akin Gbenro.
This ministry has over 250 members within the the Chicago and Indianapolis Area.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has a vision to spread the Word of God to the ends of the earth. It is a Bible believing church, where the teaching and a missionary approach emphasize the proper conduct and moral behavior of people. The church has an appeal to all types of people worldwide, with a determination to teach people in their various geographical areas, stages of secular life and levels of spiritual development.
The General Overseer of the church is Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The church was founded in 1952 and since then, the church has grown to over 5,000 parishes worldwide with a total congregational strength of over one million people.
Presently, there are established missions in many African countries, as well as Europe, Asia, the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, South America and Australia.
RCCG has also been involved in establishing schools, rehabilitation centers, child care and support centers.
The General Overseer of the church is Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The church was founded in 1952 and since then, the church has grown to over 5,000 parishes worldwide with a total congregational strength of over one million people.
Presently, there are established missions in many African countries, as well as Europe, Asia, the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, South America and Australia.
RCCG has also been involved in establishing schools, rehabilitation centers, child care and support centers.
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There is so much that our father require of us. that is why we should never be satisfied with what we have done, whe should always do more to please the father
- to whom much is given, much is required (luke 12 vs 48)
GOD HELP US IN JESUS NAME...AMEN!
TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY...AMEN!
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