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Unworthy No More!

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  But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4–5, ESV Unworthy No More Sometimes when we’ve done wrong, compromised, and made poor choices, we think we’re unworthy of God’s love and don’t deserve anything good. Some people say, “After all, I’m just a poor old sinner saved by grace. I can’t expect God’s blessing.” But when we gave our life to God, we were made alive together with Christ and became new creations. We are no longer sinners. Now we are sons and daughters of the Most High God, crowned with His favor and grace and destined to overcome. Don’t fall into the trap of unworthiness. Shake off the guilt, the shame, the feelings of less-than, and “come boldly to the throne of grace to obtain mercy.” You can’t go as a weak worm of the dust, saying, “I don’t deserve it. I’m so unworthy. I can’t do anything right.” No, go with bo...
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Fishing For Spiritual Riches!

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  Fishing for Spiritual Riches Scripture: Matthew 4:19, NIV “‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will send you out to fish for people.’” (Matthew 4:19, NIV) Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I fishing for?” Everyone is fishing for something, whether that’s fulfillment, peace, pleasure, material sufficiency, or contentment. Unfortunately, in striving for these things, many miss out on God’s plan for their life since they pay little or no attention to him. Actually, God is the source and provider of all of these things. When Jesus called the disciples, he said he would make them fishers of people. Note the difference in fishing for the  produce of the sea  and fishing for  people . The fish of the sea are perishable. When they are caught in a net and brought to land, they are literally dead meat. In the context of fishing for  people , though, the person who is spiritually dead before being “caught” suddenly becomes spiritually alive. That person has the gu...
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A Garden of Abundance!

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  After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret. They brought the boat to shore and climbed out. The people recognized Jesus at once, and they ran throughout the whole area, carrying sick people on mats to wherever they heard he was. Mark 6:53–55, NLT A Garden of Abundance Oluwafemi, it is interesting that before the disciples’ boat was caught in a great storm on the lake that their destination was Bethsaida, which was called a desert place, a barren land that was not desirable. However, the storm that seemed so uncontrollable and threatening until Jesus came and calmed the winds blew them to Gennesaret, which was called a garden of abundance, a beautiful place in Galilee. Jesus brought an abundance of healing to the people there and made it a place of miracles. You may feel that you’re in a storm of difficulty and headed to a barren place, to defeat, to brokenness. Don’t believe those lies. You don’t know where the wind is blowing you. You can’t see it now, but G...
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Acknowledging The God Almighty!

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  Scripture: Psalm 62:11, NKJV “ God has spoken once, twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God. ” (Psalm 62:11, NKJV) Power belongs to God. This is confirmed throughout Scripture. No wonder the Psalmist said, “ My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him ” (Psalm 62:5, NKJV). The psalmist learned in his life experience with God, “ By awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us, O God of our salvation, You who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of the far-off seas ” (Psalm 65:5, NKJV). Do we as believers have the same expectation as the Psalmist in our everyday living? The answer should be a resounding “YES!” Where can we find the power of God? Scripture tells us, “ For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God ” (1 Corinthians 1:18, NKJV). We find the power of God in the cross, which is manifested in the person of Jesus Christ: “ …to those who ar...
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Shine Bright!

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  “You are the world’s light—a city on a hill, glowing in the night for all to see. Don’t hide your light! Let it shine for all; let your good deeds glow for all to see, so that they will praise your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:14–16, TLB Shine Bright Oluwafemi, sometimes God will assign you to difficult people, perhaps a negative workplace with coworkers who are hard to get along with, who compromise, who take the easy way out, who play politics and backstab. You’re not there by accident. God has you there to shine brightly. He’s counting on you to be a good influence, to be grateful when they’re complaining, to have integrity when they’re compromising. He’s counting on you to show mercy when they’re judgmental, to see the best in people when they’re jealous, critical, and finding fault. Light has the greatest impact in darkness. If you’re in the light all the time, you’re not going to be that effective. Quit complaining about the dark and let your light shine. They didn’t st...
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Living a Power - Driven Life !

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  Living a Power-Driven Life Scripture: Colossians 3:1–3, NKJV “ If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. ” (Colossians 3:1-3, NKJV) If you are a serious practitioner of KingdomNomics, you are living a  power-driven life . The person of Jesus Christ has become the power within your life to bring you into conformity with the will of God for his purpose in this world. You are also seeking the things above. Your life is also becoming increasingly hidden in Christ as you strategically invest your  time, talent, and treasure into advancing the kingdom of God. What are some of the characteristics of the person whose life is hidden in Christ? “ Jesus said to them, ‘My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work’ ” (John 4:34, NKJV). You will be focused on doing ...
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Nehemiah 2:1-20!

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  Introduction Nehemiah 2:1–20: Nehemiah asks Emperor Artaxerxes to permit him to go to Jerusalem. While there, he inspects the city’s walls and gates. Today’s Key Verse: Nehemiah 2:17b GNT [Nehemiah said:] “Let’s rebuild the city walls and put an end to our disgrace.” Read 2 One day four months later, when Emperor Artaxerxes was dining, I took the wine to him. He had never seen me look sad before,  2  so he asked, “Why are you looking so sad? You aren’t sick, so it must be that you’re unhappy.” I was startled  3  and answered, “May Your Majesty live forever! How can I keep from looking sad when the city where my ancestors are buried is in ruins and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” 4  The emperor asked, “What is it that you want?” I prayed to the God of Heaven,  5  and then I said to the emperor, “If Your Majesty is pleased with me and is willing to grant my request, let me go to the land of Judah, to the city where my ancestors are bu...
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