BIBLE IN A YEAR: Num 25-27
HOLY SEAL.
MEMORIZE: "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent" (John 17:3)
READ: John 17:1-5
“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent” (John 17:3). In John 10:10 Jesus says, “The thief comes not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly”. It is either you are benefiting from the ministry of Jesus, or from that of Satan. You cannot stay aloof without receiving from either. Although Jesus came primarily to offer life in abundance to those who are willing, you cannot access it except by knowing Him. He is Eternal Life personified. Without Him, no man can enter Heaven (John 14:6). If you are born again, there is a measure of life of God in you. There are varying measures of life in believers. The extent of your knowledge of Christ determines the measure of life in you.
Do you know Him? To know someone involves knowing his likes and dislikes. If you know what your friend hates, yet continue to indulge in it, you can be sure that such a friendship is headed for the rocks. Do you continue to indulge in what makes Jesus unhappy? No wonder your friendship is threatened. Repent and desist from this. Ephesians 1:13 says; “In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise”. The Holy Spirit is God’s seal on every believer. He clearly marks you out for Jesus. A knowledge of the Master reinforces the seal of the Spirit on you. If this seal is on you, without saying a word, people will identify you as a Christian.
Everyone who has an intimate knowledge of God is usually identified (2 Kings 1:1-8). In years gone by, if you met a Christian brother or sister, you will identify the fellow with the Lord. Today, things are so different that even when I see some people singing in the choir on television, I wonder if they are genuine children of God. How you dress speaks volume about who you are. In Matthew 3:4, a description was given of the dressing of John the Baptist. He was identified by his dressing. How do you dress today? What does your style of dressing say about you? If you have become too sophisticated or enlightened to dress decently, you are miles away from Christian maturity! If you are dressing like the world, you will gradually erode the seal of the Holy Spirit on your life. If the enemies cannot see that seal, they will eat you for breakfast.
ACTIONPOINT God's seal on believers is the Holy Spirit. Satan's seal on unbelievers are his demons. Believers must not be seen with Satan's seal.
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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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The seal of the Holy Spirit on us defines us as Christians. With the Holy Spirit on us, their can be no disobedience; which takes us back to yesterdays devotion. Total obedience starts primarily with our parents. We see them everyday, and the bible says 'honor your father and mother...'. It all starts with our day to day activities. In Luke 2:45-52, we learnt about how Jesus' parents were looking for him. When they found him, they scolded him because they had been looking for him. Even though he told them he was doing his father's business, he still "obeyed" and followed his parents. God will help us in Jesus name.
Also, lest i forget, our dressing says alot about us. Let us try as much as possible to let people see God (modesty) in our dressing. May God help us in Jesus name. (Amen)
LETS MAKE IT AN EVERYDAY DUTY TO PRAY WITH THE SPRIPTURES GIVEN TO US ON 8TH JULY OF OPEN HEAVENS....this is for spiritual growth......i believe this will help us even regarding todays reading...
one of our fathers in the lord said somthing once and ill never forget...he said...'dont tell me who you are, let me find out"...trust me that sentence says it all...
...if a man love me, he will keep my words, and my father will love him and we will come unto him and make our abode with him (john 14 vs 23)....when the lord makes his abode with you....he sends his holy spirit to you, to fellowship and be with you at all times...
CLORIOUS FATHER, HELP US TO KEEP YOU WORDS AND GROW IN YOU MORE AND MORE...IN JESUS NAME..AMEN!
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