WORD DIARY: SUNDAY OCTOBER 1, 2023

 

#Control your temper!..

 

Prov 14:16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

#Beware of evil!

Prov 14:17 A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.

#Control your temper!

Prov 14:18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

#Go for knowledge!

Prov 14:19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

Let us pray: Father God, we thank you for the victory over evil powers in the name of Jesus

#Life questions and meditation:

1. Are you quick-tempered?

2. How can you control your temper?

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Postscript

Ecclesiastes 7:29 This only have I found: God made mankind upright, but men have gone in search of many schemes.

God, more than earthly manufacturers, created a perfect mankind; and like every  manufacturer, He gave the Bible as the manual. As we brush our teeth and eat every day, so much do we need to look into that manual for daily living and thereby prevent a malfunction inherent in seeking our many devices.

These verses and the accompanying nuggets are meant to start you out every day. But you need a personal relationship with God and the Lord Jesus Christ. It will help to contact a Bible believing church near you.

For comments, questions and general counsel follow me at basil.chukwuezi on Facebook,  @BasilChukwuezi on Twitter, Instagram, basilchukwuezi and my blog,  http://kingdomstreet.blogspot.com. Email: edensquareassembly@yahoo.com. All scriptures are from the New International Version (NIV). Please kindly like and share to others. God bless you.

BUILD UP! – PART 1 – INTRODUCTION!..

 

A typical scene at a contemporary gym presents the scene of people exercising with various machines and equipment, or just by different body movements. They go through a steady and systematic routine aimed at building up their muscles, burning off the calories or generally keeping fit. I am reminded of what the Bible says in 1 Timothy 4:8 “Training your body helps you in some ways, but serving God helps you in every way by bringing you blessings in this life and in the future life, too.” (New Century Version). The Amplified version puts it this way, “For physical training is of some value, but godliness (spiritual training) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.” The operational word in each translation is training, and training refers to an intentional build up or gathering of information and resources aimed at increasing capacity for various purposes.

Both for our physical and spiritual lives, it is obvious now, more than ever before, that we need to develop and build up the required ‘muscles’ or capacity. This, coupled with the grace of God, puts us in good stead to excel in every area of life. A constant walk with God and study of the Bible are key components of this capacity building exercise.  We are encouraged to "search" the Scripture to receive a revelation of divine truth. The Apostle Paul, in his charge to Timothy gives emphasis to this need; 2 Tim 3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.” (NLT). When we are taught and imbibe the training, we would know how to apply wisdom in our relationships, business or ministry; we will not fall prey to deceptions or temptations of the enemy. This points to spiritual growth and maturity. Ephesians 4:14-15 puts it this way “Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.” (NLT)

No matter at what stage you are in your walk with God, it is time to grow up and build up more capacity to overcome the challenges of our contemporary physical and spiritual lives.  The ultimate goal is to live a victorious Christian life, now and with the hope of eternity with God, thereafter. Our five-part series for the month of October, “Build Up”, will help us discover the truth in God’s word on how best to navigate the journey. Join us this and every Sunday as we explore the theme.

God bless you.

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WORD DIARY: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

 

#Walk with God!..

 

Prov 14:12 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.

#Seek divine direction!

Prov 14:13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief.

#Guard your heart!

Prov 14:14 The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs.

#Walk with God!

Prov 14:15 The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.

Let us pray: Father God, we receive the grace for prudence in the name of Jesus

#Life questions and meditation:

1. Do you seek divine direction?

2. How is your walk with God?

#WordDiary#TheWordtoLiveBy#StartWithGod#TakeTheWordChallenge #EdenSquareChristianAssembly#Edensquaretv#BasilChukwuezi

These verses and the accompanying nuggets are meant to start you out every day. But you need a personal relationship with God and the Lord Jesus Christ. It will help to contact a Bible believing church near you.

For comments, questions and general counsel follow me at basil.chukwuezi on Facebook,  @BasilChukwuezi on Twitter, Instagram, basilchukwuezi and my blog,  http://kingdomstreet.blogspot.com. Email: edensquareassembly@yahoo.com. All scriptures are from the New International Version (NIV). Please kindly like and share to others. God bless you.

 

WORD DIARY: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

 

 

#Go for joy!..

 

Prov 14:7 Stay away from a fool, for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

#Go for knowledge!

Prov 14:8-9 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception. Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.

#Think before you act!

Prov 14:10 Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.

#Go for joy!

Prov 14:11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

Let us pray: O Lord, arise and preserve us in the name of Jesus

#Life questions and meditation:

1. How well do you value knowledge?

2. How well do you value joy?

#WordDiary#TheWordtoLiveBy#StartWithGod#TakeTheWordChallenge #EdenSquareChristianAssembly#Edensquaretv#BasilChukwuezi

These verses and the accompanying nuggets are meant to start you out every day. But you need a personal relationship with God and the Lord Jesus Christ. It will help to contact a Bible believing church near you.

For comments, questions and general counsel follow me at basil.chukwuezi on Facebook,  @BasilChukwuezi on Twitter, Instagram, basilchukwuezi and my blog,  http://kingdomstreet.blogspot.com. Email: edensquareassembly@yahoo.com. All scriptures are from the New International Version (NIV). Please kindly like and share to others. God bless you.