Oluwafemi .The Word of God is a light to my Path.

  Soak, Sow, Flow As  Kingdom of God  thinkers, we want to know God and need to press on to experience him. We want to grow with the growth that comes from him. And as we grow, we see that God is preparing to do something amazing in our lives. He may bring to light a new opportunity, or a new revelation of himself, or even provide a resource that is beyond anything we could ask, think, or imagine. So, how do we go about experiencing God and growing in our relationship with him?  The most important source of our knowledge of God is found in his Word, the Bible.  We need to read it, study it, and apply it to our lives. We need to memorize key verses that will help us stay focused on the things God wants us to do in his world. As a direct result, our heart and mind is influenced by our understanding and application of what we internalize from the Bible. One of the ways that I have found to incorporate God’s Word into my life is through a process I call  soak, ...

  Deuteronomy 34:1–12: Today’s reading is the conclusion to the book of Deuteronomy. From the top of Mount Pisgah (another name for Mount Nebo) in Moab, the LORD shows Moses the Promised Land, but he is not allowed to enter it (as noted in yesterday’s reading). Moses dies at age 120 and is mourned by the people for thirty days. Today’s Key Verse: Deuteronomy 34:10 GNT There has never been a prophet in Israel like Moses; the LORD spoke with him face-to-face. Read 34 Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Mount Pisgah east of Jericho, and there the Lord showed him the whole land: the territory of Gilead as far north as the town of Dan;  2  the entire territory of Naphtali; the territories of Ephraim and Manasseh; the territory of Judah as far west as the Mediterranean Sea;  3  the southern part of Judah; and the plain that reaches from Zoar to Jericho, the city of palm trees.  4  Then the Lord said to Moses, “This is the ...

  Trusting God Think about the word  trust  with me for a moment. What does it really mean?  What  do you trust in?  Who  do you trust? And what does your behavior show about your trust — in people and in things? A quick Google search turns up this definition of trust: “assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something; one in which  confidence  is placed.”Hmm … does that describe  your  trust  in God ? Do you have an  assured reliance  in his character, his ability, his strength? Do you have  confidence  in him? When we accept the salvation of Jesus Christ, it is the first step in becoming the kind of Converterlator God wants us to be. We begin a journey where life takes on a whole new perspective as we learn what the Bible has to tell us about God and his plan for our lives. Our view of life and our view of this world begin to change as the Spirit of God enlightens us t...

  Introduction Deuteronomy 32:45–52: Today’s and tomorrow’s readings are from a section in Deuteronomy (chapters 31—34) that comprises the epilogue to the book. Moses speaks to the people; and before he dies, he makes arrangements for Israel’s future. These arrangements include transferring leadership to Joshua and providing for the care and reading of God’s Law. In his final words, Moses exhorts the people to obey all of God’s teachings. The LORD then instructs Moses to go to Mount Nebo where he is to die since God will not allow him to enter the land of Canaan. Today’s Key Verse: Deuteronomy 32:46a GNT [Moses said:] “Be sure to obey all these commands that I have given you today.” Read 45  When Moses had finished giving God's teachings to the people,  46  he said, “Be sure to obey all these commands that I have given you today. Repeat them to your children, so that they may faithfully obey all of God's teachings.  47  These teachings are not empty words; ...

  Knowing God Have you ever noticed that when relationships are right, great things can happen? I’ve even heard it said more than once that who you know is more important than what you know. The all-important relationship; it can either make you or break you, because it is often true that if you have the right connections, certain people can facilitate your way on the upward path of success. People can open doors of opportunity or remove obstacles blocking your way. Our relationship with God works in much the same way. The Bible tells us that life in this world and the world to come is all about having a growing  relationship  with almighty God. We are not talking here about a relationship of convenience or superficiality;  God wants an  intimate  relationship with us!  Jesus Christ came into the world to give us that relationship with God, and our decision to accept salvation through Christ has major implications for not only eternity, but for the tim...

  Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” John 20:27, NIV Times of Doubt Thomas was one of Jesus’ disciples. He traveled with Jesus, saw His miracles, and was taught by Him. Yet when Jesus rose from the dead, Thomas doubted. Jesus didn’t hold that against him, but came to him that he might believe. In a similar way, John the Baptist baptized Jesus, saw the heavens open and heard God say, “This is My beloved Son.” Yet when John was discouraged in prison, he told his disciples, “Go ask Jesus if He really is the Messiah.” After seeing all the incredible signs, you would think John would believe. But Jesus didn’t hold that against John. He understood what John was going through and reassured him that He was the Messiah. We all have times of doubts, times when we’re discouraged and worried, wondering, “I don’t understand this. I don’t see how this promise from God can work out.” But don’t get l...