Applying Christ

 

An Emoji Devotions for Thu,25 April 2024

Title: Applying Christ: Daily Devotional for Positive Change

Introduction:
In our walk with Christ, it is vital to not only understand His teachings but also to apply them to our daily lives. The wisdom found in the Bible serves as a guide, offering us counsel on how to live in alignment with God's will and experience positive changes in our lives. Let us delve deeper into the teachings of Christ that can bring about transformation and renewal in our hearts.

Verse: "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." - James 1:22 (ESV)

Day 1: Love Your Neighbor
One of the fundamental teachings of Christ is to love our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:31). This commandment challenges us to show compassion, kindness, and forgiveness to those around us. By treating others with love and respect, we can foster harmonious relationships and create a more caring community.

Day 2: Practice Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a powerful tool for healing and reconciliation. As Christ forgave us, so should we forgive others (Colossians 3:13). Letting go of grudges and resentment not only frees us from emotional burdens but also paves the way for peace and restoration in our relationships.

Day 3: Walk in Humility
Christ exemplified humility throughout His earthly ministry, teaching us to serve one another with meekness and gentleness (Matthew 20:26-28). By humbling ourselves before God and others, we demonstrate our willingness to learn, grow, and be transformed by His grace.

Day 4: Practice Gratitude
Gratitude is a powerful mindset that can transform our perspective on life. In all circumstances, we are called to give thanks to God (1 Thessalonians 5:18). By cultivating a spirit of gratitude, we can find joy in the smallest blessings and experience God's faithfulness in our daily lives.

Day 5: Seek Wisdom
Seeking wisdom from God's Word and through prayer is dsasessential for making wise decisions and living according to His purpose (Proverbs 2:6). By aligning our thoughts and actions with God's wisdom, we can navigate life's challenges with clarity and discernment.

Day 6: Embrace Generosity
Christ taught us the importance of giving generously and sacrificially (2 Corinthians 9:7). By sharing our resources, time, and talents with others, we reflect God.

Prayer: I pray that Christ Spirit richly dwell in me. Amen

The force of Christ power in His Word

 

An Emoji Devotional for Fri 5, April 2024

Topic: The force of Christ power in His Word

Highlight: God wanted his people throughout the world to know the glorious riches of this mystery—which is Christ living in you, giving you the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27 GW‬

The force of Christ's power in His Word is immeasurable and transformative. The Bible is a source of divine revelation and guidance that provides strength, encouragement, wisdom, and hope to those who believe in Christ. Through the teachings, promises, and stories found in the Bible, individuals can experience the powerful and life-changing presence of Christ in their lives.

The Word of God has the power to heal, comfort, convict, and transform hearts and minds. It provides direction, comfort, and assurance in times of difficulty and uncertainty. The force of Christ's power in His Word is evident in its ability to bring about positive changes in individuals, communities, and the world as a whole.

By immersing oneself in the Word of God, seeking His truth, and applying His teachings to daily life, one can experience the full force of Christ's power at work. This power brings about transformation, restoration, and renewal, empowering individuals to live out God's purposes and fulfill His calling in their lives.

Overall, the force of Christ's power in His Word is a boundless and unwavering force that transcends time and space, offering salvation, redemption, and eternal life to all who believe and follow Him. It is a force of love, grace, and mercy that has the power to change lives and bring about lasting and meaningful change in the world.


Prayer: Father God, You are the Potter and we are the clay. Please mold me into the shape that you desire, so that we may be used for the purpose that you intend for me. Strengthen me where I are weak and fill me with Your Spirit so that everyone can see Your craftsmanship, Your care and Your purpose in my life. In Jesus' name, Amen.

All for the Realm

 

An Emoji Devotional for 20th March, 2023

Topic: All for the Realm


Highlight:
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It is exactly as the Scriptures say, “For you we face death all day long. We are like sheep on their way to be butchered.” Romans 8:36 CEVDCI‬‬


In the book of Romans, the apostle Paul paints a vivid picture of the struggles and triumphs we face as believers in Christ. In Romans 8:36, Paul draws upon the words of Psalm 44:22 to highlight the hardships and challenges faced by Christians in their daily lives.

As we journey through this life, we are often faced with trials, tribulations, and oppositions that seek to undermine our faith and deter us from our calling. We may encounter persecution, rejection, and ridicule because of our dedication to Christ. Yet, in the midst of these challenges, we can take comfort in knowing that we are not alone in our struggles. Just as the early Christians faced persecution and even death for their beliefs, we too may encounter hardships for the sake of the Gospel. But it is in these moments of trial and adversity that our faith is tested and refined, and our commitment to Christ is strengthened.

Our sacrifices, our struggles, and our commitment to Christ are all for the greater purpose of advancing God's kingdom and glorifying His name.

As we face the challenges and trials of this world, let us remember that our sufferings are not meaningless

‭‭We live in this world, but we don't act like its people. 2 corinthians10.3

Prayer: God I love the realms of Your Holy Spirit to keep me and to guide me to be in tunes with Jesus my Lord always. Amen

The sum of Faith

 

An Emoji Devotional for Wed 13th March 2024

Topic: The sum of Faith

Highlight:

‭‭So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17 KJV‬‬

You have to hear something that will brood your faith. However faith is not just about hearing just anything. It is by hearing the word of God. This means that some words could motivate you but that word may not produce faith. What produce faith is the word of God. The WORD of God are the things God has said. Only one person has that name, 'The WORD' and that is Jesus.

Sum your faith to Listening to Jesus. Jesus said by a very little Faith you can move mountains. But you must hear the word of God before you can produce that little faith.

How do you hear the word of God to produce that little faith? By listening to Jesus. By reading about Jesus and by speaking about Jesus. And ensuring you overcome Matthew 15:11.

You must put Matthew 15:11 into the Highlight of your destiny because at a moment of lightening there is a Miranda warning "Anything you say can and will be used against you" OR "Anything you say can and will very used in your favour".

The lightening sums up the direction and life span of your destiny and that is why you must ensure you make Matthew 15:11 your rebuttal watchword at the very crucial moment of your life.

‭‭Matthew 15:11 NIV‬‬

What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.”

So the right reposition on this matter is this conclusion that:
Faith comes 'out of your mouth' by hearing and hearing by the word of God.

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Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:16 KJV‬‬

The First Step to your Faith: You must give your life to Christ and confess Christ as your Lord and Savior and Confess that you will begin to read and listen to Christ messages from now onwards.

Prayer: Many times I have bowed to confessing my fears but from now on by the force of Christ power in His Word I reposition my destiny to confess my faith in God's word in Jesus name. AMEN.

Its Easy For Jesus

An Emoji Devotional for Tue 13th February 2024

Topic: It's Easy for Jesus

Highlight:
And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
Mark‬ ‭10:27‬ ‭

‭‭Mark‬ ‭10:23‭-‬31‬ ‭MSG‬‬
....“Do you have any idea how difficult it is for people who ‘have it all’ to enter God’s kingdom?” ....: “You can’t imagine how difficult. I’d say it’s easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for the rich to get into God’s kingdom.”   ...... “Then who has any chance at all?” ..... “No chance at all if you think you can pull it off by yourself. Every chance in the world if you let God do it.” ...Jesus said, “Mark my words, no one who sacrifices house, brothers, sisters, mother, father, children, land—whatever—because of me and the Message will lose out. They’ll get it all back, but multiplied many times in homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and land—but also in troubles. And then the bonus of eternal life! This is once again the Great Reversal: Many who are first will end up last, and the last first.”

Jesus never fail. The red sea for Moses was possibility of God's manifesting His omnipotent powers.

It is an opportunity to give to God in honor of donations towards the ongoing maintenanceand hosting of this website "christianforums.net". Let us be a blessings to God's work. Our labour of love shall not be in vain.

With all this going for us, my dear, dear friends, stand your ground. And don’t hold back. Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that nothing you do for him is a waste of time or effort. 1 Corinthians‬ ‭15:58‬ ‭MSG‬‬

Prayer: I love you Lord, For you will never ever fail me. I will always be held in your hands from the moment thatvI wake up, till I lay down, I will think of the goodness of God. Thanks for being faithful God all throughout my life. I love you and will always do. Amen in Jesus name.

Why some don't die young

 

An Emoji Devotions for Sunday 21 January 2023

Topic: ‭ Why some don't die young

Highlight:
Lord, you understand my problems. Remember me and take care of me. Please punish those people who hate me. Do not be so patient with them that they kill me. Remember that they have insulted me because I am serving you. (Jeremiah 15:15)

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"He will remember the gifts that you have offered to him. He will accept your burnt offerings Selah" Psalms 20:3

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There was a man who lived in Caesarea and his name was Cornelius. He was an officer in the Roman army. His group of soldiers was called ‘The Group from Italy’.  Cornelius was a good man. He and all his family served God faithfully. Cornelius prayed to God every day. He also gave money to help poor Jewish people. One afternoon, at about three o'clock, Cornelius had a vision. He clearly saw one of God's angels. The angel came in and said to him, ‘Cornelius!’ Cornelius looked at the angel and he was afraid. He asked, ‘Master, why have you come to me?’ The angel answered, ‘God has heard your prayers. He knows about all the money that you give to poor people. This has pleased him. Now God is answering your prayers...

What gives God memories is your generosity towards his mission. Those who will recieve long life were remembered by God for their giving.

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭38:3‬ ‭EASY‬‬
"He prayed, ‘Lord, please remember that I have served you well. I have always obeyed you. You could trust me to do the things that you told me to do.’ Hezekiah wept very much."

The owner of the above prayer was King Hezekiah who had received 15 more years of extension to his life because He was generous in His service to God.

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. Matthew 25:35-37


It is another opportunity to give to God ad this forum (christianforums.net) is now raising funds to renew its yearly hosting service. We all will be blessed when we give from the bottom of our heart towards a gospel forum that accommodate all and sundry in the name of our Lord Jesus.

The Bible says this about someone who helps other people: ‘He has shared his things with many poor people. God will always remember how kind that person has been.’ 2 Corinthians 9:9

Prayer: God I won't stop giving to help your mission on earth for Jesus Christ sake. Help me in the name of Jesus to be in your remembrance always. Remember me every time for good. Amen.

The Power of Praise

 

Emoji Devotional for Fri, 19th January 2024

Topic: The power of Praise.

Highlight:
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saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

‭‭And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?

And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Revelation‬ ‭7:12‬,14 ‭KJV‬‬

Let us have the understanding that people who praise God are showing gratitude for His salvation. In His salvation is sustenance, mercy, protection,  deliverance. Praise shows gratitude. So What are we grateful for? THAT God is always saving us from bad times of bad trouble and wash our heart and make us clean. Even though some around us could deny they could not see clearly what God has done for us, we know in our hearts that God has been good and we are praising him for all He has done.

Praising God is one of the biggest thing in the Spiritual realms because it shows that God has already delivered us from bad and uncomfortable situations into a state of gratitude and that is the power of Praise.

This is what will happen to people who devote their time and energy praising God always. They are always near God's throne, being taken care of like a shepherd with His sheep. Everything they get will be fresh and living which will take away all forms of sorrows away.

Revelation‬ ‭7:17‬ ‭says
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"The Lamb is there with them, near to God's throne. He will take care of them, like a shepherd with his sheep. He will take them to drink fresh water that gives people life. They will no longer be sad. God will take away all the tears from their eyes.’

Let of begin to develop the habit of praising God as praising God enables the power to make us redeemed.

Prayer: ‭‭Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! I say to myself, ‘Praise the Lord!’ I will praise the Lord through all my life. While I am alive, I will always sing to praise my God.