The Unseen Forces At Work

 

🕊️ An Emoji Devotional for Tue 11th February 2025

Topic: The Unseen Forces at Work

Highlight: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:12

In the chronicles of spiritual politics, there are unseen forces at work. These forces are not physical, but spiritual. They are not visible to the naked eye, but they are real.

As believers, we need to understand that our struggles are not just against human opponents, but against spiritual forces of darkness. These forces seek to influence human decisions, shape cultural narratives, and undermine God's plans.

However, we are not powerless against these forces. We have been given spiritual armor to withstand their attacks (Ephesians 6:13-18). We have the power of prayer to resist their influence (Ephesians 6:18). And we have the assurance of God's sovereignty to trust in His ultimate victory (Psalm 103:19).

As we navigate the complexities of spiritual politics, let's remember that we are not alone. We are part of a larger spiritual battle, and we have a crucial role to play.

Reflection questions:

- Am I aware of the unseen forces at work in my life and in the world around me?
- How can I use my spiritual armor to resist the attacks of darkness?
- What role can I play in the spiritual battle, and how can I pray effectively for God's victory?

As Colossians 1:17 and Hebrews 1:3 remind us, Jesus holds the world together. It's a wise decision to accept Jesus into our lives. If you haven't accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, this is the opportunity. Invite Him to come into your life, to be your Lord and Savior, and to shield you from evil.

Prayer:
Dear Lord, open my eyes to the unseen forces at work in the world. Give me the wisdom to recognize the spiritual battles I face, and the courage to resist the attacks of darkness. May I be a faithful soldier in Your army, praying and fighting for Your victory. Ame

Certificate of Forgiveness

 

An Emoji Devotional for Sun 9th February 2025

Topic: Certificate of Forgiveness

Highlight:

Jesus said, ‘If your Christian friend has done something wrong against you, you must go and speak to him. When you are alone with him, tell him what he has done that is wrong. He may agree with what you say. If he does, then you can call him your friend again. But maybe he does not want to listen to you. Then take one or two other people with you to speak to him. They will then know what wrong things your friend has done. Remember what the Bible says: “There must be two or three people to say certainly that another person has done something wrong. Two or three people must agree what has happened.”  If your friend still will not agree that he has done something wrong, then go and tell the church leaders. If he does not agree with the leaders, stop being his friend. He is like somebody who refuses to obey God.
Matthew 15:17-18


The certificate of Forgiveness is what will be required before your name is even looked up in the lamb book of life. Our Lord is asking us to make sure we seek every means to get that certificate before we excommunicate those who have wronged us in such a way that, even if they do not want to listen to us when we tell about what offense they'd committed we should still press forward to make sure they sign the contract of Forgiveness through resolution between the both of us. Forgiveness is in two ways. You may say in your heart that someone has wronged you whereas it was you who misunderstood the whole point. That's why Jesus emphasizes the importance of going to the person, talking to them, and clearing up any misunderstandings.

The second way is when someone has genuinely wronged you. Even then, Jesus teaches us to forgive, not for the other person's sake, but for ours. Unforgiveness can weigh us down, causing bitterness and resentment to take root.

The "certificate of forgiveness" is not a physical document, but a spiritual one. It's the assurance that we've done our part to reconcile with others and forgive those who've wronged us. When we stand before God, this certificate will be required, not as a condition for salvation, but as evidence of our obedience to Jesus' teachings.

As we reflect on this passage, let's ask ourselves:

- Is there someone I need to forgive or reconcile with?
- Am I holding onto unforgiveness or bitterness?
- What steps can I take today to seek forgiveness and reconciliation?

Prayer: Dear Lord, help me to understand the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation. Give me the courage to take the first step towards healing and restoration. May I be a reflection of your love and mercy to those around me. Amen.

Remember Martha and Mary okay?

 

An Emoji Devotions for Wed, 29 January 2025

Topic: Remember Martha and Mary okay?

Highlight:

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”  “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Our Lord does not want Mary to be worried about the food and hospitality more than the most important event which is the expository teaching of the word. Martha is a good woman and wants to display top notch hospitality to entertain the guest with a five star buffet. She must have been planning on this special day to entertain The Master with one of the best top class cuisine and give Jesus a long lasting memory. To do the whole thing she needs the help of Mary. But Mary seems to be someone with high taste for wisdom. She will be needing the wisdom for her life's journey. She was ready for wisdom and direction. She wants perception into how her journey in life and afterlife will play and she knew that only Jesus is the answer. Earlier than expected Jesus began to speak Mary was glued to her seat. Martha was calling and calling for Mary's support because she must have planned all the decoration and event before Jesus arrived so it made her worried that Mary might have sabotage her plan by sitting right there at Jesus feet. "Lord don't you care that my sister left me to do all the work by myself? Talk to her.

But Jesus understood that both things are good but the best is what Mary is doing and it will last forever with her but see what you Martha is doing is also good but they are temporal and have no life giving capabilities.

Lets dive into how many times we have left our praying and worship time, how many times we rush out of our house without praying, how many times we rush our meal without giving thanks, how many times we think we are okay pursuing our goals without seeking God's approval. Even in the church, how many times we sing and preach a sermon by leaving out valuable words of God. Let us remember Martha and Mary today.

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18

1 Thessalonians 5:17 says "Never stop Praying" and the next verse said "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."

Have small of Martha but have lots of Mary. In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, Ephesians 4:26; Do not overindulge in so many things and forget the most important spiritual lifting things from the Lord. Remember that our Lord Himself testified that those lifting things can never be taken away from us. They become our heritage forever.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Prayer: Lord Jesus I remember Martha and Mary today. I submit my ambition at your feet. Give me the eternal heritage that will stay with me forever in Jesus name. Amen

Blue-Two

Emoji Devotions for Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Topic: Blue-Two

Highlights: "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor." Ecclesiastes 4:9

Have you ever felt like something is missing in your life? Like a puzzle piece that's yet to be found? That's because God designed us to thrive in pairs, to find our "Blue-Two" – that special someone who completes us.

God values pairs, as seen in His creation:

- "And the Lord God said, 'It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.'" Genesis 2:18

- Blue signifies trust, loyalty, and wisdom (Proverbs 3:3-4, "Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart...".

Just as Bluetooth connects devices, please do not connect anyhow. we should only connect with God in prayer and desire, seeking our Blue Two in everyday life. Matthew 6:33 -Seek ye first the Kingdom of God...

For those who believe in God and are truly ready to obey Him. Remember that God requires pairs, as seen in Mark 6:7;

- "And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two..." Mark 6:7

Even our bodies are designed in pairs: two hands, two eyes, two ears, two legs. This design reflects God's intention for us to thrive in pairs.

Remember there are times to be alone and there are times to function in pairs. But when you do, make sure you turn on the Holy blue light as found 1 Corinthians 15:33-34

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

To connect our Blue-Two Let us NOT deceive ourselves and deal with it the way God approved it.

Prayer:

God almighty, prepare my heart to receive my Blue Two. Help me to trust in Your plan and timing. Align me with Your will, and guide me to the one who completes me. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Love the sight ahead. Journey with Gabriel

 

An Emoji Devotional for Tue, 21 January 2025

Topic: Love the sight ahead. Journey with Gabriel

Highlight:

Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry. Jeremiah 31:4

You are not the person you use to be now. Your future is ahead of you. Arch Angel has seen it and has come to inform you about it that you should not say anything that will damage the glory ahead. Things like doubt kills the Man of the glory ahead. God already adorned you with timbrel for joy of celebration.

And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. Matthew 11:17-19

God is playing a sound of beautiful music of celebration for you.  All it takes for you is to endure in Prayer and Faith and engage yourself with those beautiful songs that will keep your stamina helping you with the help of the Lord for the time of good news to come.

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force. So Journey with Gabriel, do not doubt, do not ask are you the one to come? This is the acceptable year of the LORD.

to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn.

Prayer: Holy Spirit of Most High Have Mercy on Me. In Jesus Name Amen. 

Spark of Faith: Unleashing the Divine Power Within

 

Emoji Devotions for Mon, 13th Jan 2025

Topic: Spark of Faith: Unleashing the Divine Power Within

Highlight:

And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the crowds surround you and are pressing in on you!”

But Jesus said, “Someone touched me, for I perceive that power has gone out from me.”

And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”

Luke 8:45-47

A desperate woman, fueled by faith, reached out to touch Jesus' garment. Amidst the crowded chaos, Jesus sensed the spark of faith, asking, "Who touched me?"

As we explore the parallels between lightning and spiritual phenomena, let's ignite our faith with these powerful analogies:

1. *Electricity: Anointing Power* - Acts 1:8
"But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you..."

2. *Heat: Refining Fire* - Malachi 3:2
"...for He is like a refiner’s fire..."

3. *Thunder: Voice of God* - Ezekiel 43:2
"And the voice of the Lord was like the sound of many waters..."

4. *Light: Spiritual Illumination* - 1 John 1:5
"...God is light and in Him is no darkness at all."

5. *Radiation: Penetrating Discernment* - Hebrews 4:12
"...for the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword...".

As we tap into these divine elements, we'll experience the spark of faith that ignites our lives, transforming us into powerful vessels of God's presence, power, and revelation.

Reflection
What spark of faith can you ignite today? Where do you need God's power, purification, voice, light, or discernment to manifest in your life?

Prayer: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, Ignite my life with your presence, power and revelation in Jesus name.

The Essence of Gospel: Let God anoint you

 

An Emoji Devotions for 2nd January 2025

Topic: The Essence of Gospel: Let God anoint you

Highlight:

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Mathew 13:44.

I have found my servant David. I have anointed him with my holy oil. PSALMS 89:20

Gospel and Enlightenment
The Gospel, in its essence, is the message of salvation, redemption, and reconciliation through Jesus Christ. It's the good news that God loves humanity and desires a personal relationship with each individual.

The Gospel is often associated with enlightenment, as it brings spiritual understanding, revelation, and illumination. This is reflected in Paul's experience on the Damascus Road (Acts 9:1-31), where he encountered a bright light that blinded his physical eyes but opened his spiritual eyes.

Baptism and Transformation
Water baptism is a symbolic representation of spiritual transformation, death to the old self, and rebirth into new life in Christ. The Gospel approves of baptism as an outward expression of inward faith.

The connection to Meribah is intriguing. The water flowing from the rock after Moses' staff struck it can be seen as a symbol of spiritual nourishment and sustenance. Baptism, in this context, represents the believer's entry into this flowing water, signifying their spiritual transformation and growth.

The Gospel's impact on an individual's life is not merely a gradual, linear change but rather a profound, directional shift.

This transformation can be visualized as an upward curve, where the believer's trajectory is altered, and they begin to move in a new direction. This new path is characterized by increased spiritual awareness, growth, and a deeper connection with God.

Darkness and Light
The interplay between darkness and light: Darkness represents ignorance, sin, and separation from God, while light symbolizes understanding, redemption, and intimacy with God.

The Gospel's transformative power enables believers to transition from darkness to light, experiencing spiritual growth, and increasingly reflecting God's character.

In synthesis, the Gospel is the message of salvation and reconciliation through Jesus Christ, which brings enlightenment, spiritual transformation, and a new direction in life. Baptism symbolizes this transformation, and the believer's journey is marked by growth, spiritual nourishment, and an increasing separation from darkness.

Let God find you in 2025 and anoint you with Holy oil.

Prayer: Dear Heavenly God please shed your light on me and anoint me with your Holy oil today. Amen