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¦×ROYALTYצ ~ ¦LEAD¦ ¦RULE¦ ~ I am a royal priesthood, chosen to show the glory of God to the world.
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Careful who

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Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces. ( Matthew 7:6 NIV)

The value of a thing is its worth in the eyes of its owner. The value of humanity is our worth before our Creator. God created us in His own image and likeness—that is what we are worth to Him. He values us as Himself. We can also discern our worth to God by how He treats and handles us. The way people handle their possessions speaks volumes about the value they place on them. God has demonstrated His unconditional love for us from the beginning. Even when we sinned, He didn’t give up on us; He still loved us. Our anchor scripture says we should not give dogs what is sacred or throw our pearls to pigs. It warns that if you do, they will trample them underfoot and turn to harm you. Figuratively speaking, a dog can symbolize an immoral person, while a pig represents an unholy person. This implies that we are not to give what is sacred or precious to those who cannot appreciate its value. They cannot relate to it as we do. They do not belong to the same realm, and therefore, they cannot truly connect with us. In other words, do not sacrifice your righteousness on the altar of sexual immorality and ungodliness. Be cautious about who you align yourself with and to whom you entrust your precious things—your visions and ideas. Only someone from your spiritual tribe can understand and value the pearls you share with them. Be mindful of who you cast your pearls to. Do they see value in what you value?

Prayer_Bead: Lord Jesus, thank you for showing me my kind and tribe. Help me to associate with godly people. Amen.

Wisdom_Quote: A pig cannot see any value in pearls.

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The blessing

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The LORD bless you and keep you; ( Numbers 6:24 NIV )

We could discuss the multifaceted nature of God—His vastness, omnipotence, and omnipresence. Yet, there is something we cannot overlook: the blessings of the Lord. Throughout Genesis, the words “bless” or “blessing” appear repeatedly. From the very first chapter, which marks the beginning of all things, God blessed the things He had created. In Genesis 1:28, He blessed humanity, commanding them to be fruitful and multiply. This blessing has underpinned every human endeavor since. The blessing of God is the glue meant to hold all of humanity together. This is why, after God destroyed the world during the days of Noah, He blessed humanity once again to restore order (see Genesis 9:1). To bless means to empower for abundant living in every sphere of life. Without God’s empowerment, we can accomplish nothing. During the time of the Old Testament, God’s help came through the law of Moses. In the New Testament, we see God’s help revealed as grace, enabling us to live out His purposes for our lives. God’s blessing creates the opportunity for the realization of His plans for us. As we strive to walk with Him, it is His blessing that makes the journey easier because our own strength will inevitably fail. May the blessings of God—which encompass His grace, love, and fellowship—be with us always, particularly throughout this year.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for your blessings and what they’re doing in my life.

Wisdom_Quote: The blessing of God adds no sorrow.

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The Spirit in us.

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Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us? [ James 4:5 NIV ]

Our Heavenly Father, the lover of our souls, longs for us deeply. In the account of the Garden of Eden, He consistently came to the man and the woman in the cool of the day. God could have remained distant, relating to humanity from afar, but He chose to come close. From the beginning, God has desired to dwell within us. Even when we sinned, He still pursued us in love. This reveals the heart of God toward us. You truly understand the position and state of someone’s heart when you are at their mercy. Yet, even when we sinned against Him and deserved death, Christ came after us in love, seeking to restore us to the state He originally created us for. This is because we carry within us an aspect of God that He will never abandon: His Spirit. God deposited His Spirit in us as a tracker, a mark of His identity upon us. He fashioned us in His image and likeness, and because of this, we carry a part of Him within us. For this reason, He will not leave us in destruction or doom. He jealously guards us, just as He jealously longs for His Spirit within us. The Lord has caused His Spirit to dwell in us, and He will go to the lengths of time and eternity to redeem us. No wonder the Scriptures declare that if we, being evil, know how to give good gifts to our children, how much more will our Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him? Once His Spirit is given, we become His property. And as His treasured possession, He is committed to caring for us jealously. We cannot fully comprehend the depth, width, and extent of God’s love for us. We must simply believe and trust in Him.

Prayer_Bead: Lord Jesus, thank you for the deposit of your Spirit in me. I am your property,  as you purchased me by your blood. Lead me in your love.

Wisdom_Quote: The Spirit of God is God’s tag on us.

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Receive Jesus

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But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: [ John 1:12 KJV ]

Gifts may be freely given, but whether or not they are received depends solely on the recipient. The saving power of Christ is available to the world but is accessible only to those who receive the Lordship of Christ. Our faith in the Son of God is the system that gives us access to the life of God in Him. And because this faith must be rooted in Christ, only those who have heard and believed in the Son can possess it. Receiving Him means believing in His name and His authority. The power of sonship, which grants access to the family of God, does not automatically come because we go to church or engage in religious activities. The privilege of sonship is given when we believe in Christ as the fullness of God with whom we can have a relationship. However, all this is impossible without faith. Faith is the means by which the life of God in Christ is imputed to humanity. The power that makes us joint heirs with Christ does not discriminate between people. Whoever we are, and whatever tribe or group we belong to, if we come to believe in Jesus, the power of sonship extends the privilege of belonging to God. We become identified in Christ as members of His body. We receive the gift of God by believing in Christ. This gift is Jesus, the only begotten of the Father. Do you believe in His name? Do you believe in His authority and power?

Prayer_Bead: Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God and you died for me. I accept you as my Saviour and Lord. 

Wisdom_Quote: Salvation is in no other name except the name, Jesus.

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The reason for our freedom

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It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. [ Galatians 5:1 NIV ]

There is a purpose behind every action undertaken by humanity. The Lord Jesus did not go to the cross without reason; He went with the greater purpose of saving the world. The Lord Jesus said that if anyone wants to build a tower, they must first sit down and estimate the cost to see if they have enough to complete it. A lot of planning and thought goes into taking any worthwhile action. In the same way, Jesus went to the cross on our behalf to bring us freedom. Before the cross, we were held captive by the power of sin. The price required to free us was the death of the Son of God. His holiness and righteousness were given in exchange for our sins and iniquities. However, after Christ Jesus fulfilled His part, we must fulfill ours by staying within the provisions of His sacrifice. His death made a way for our freedom, but we need to remain within the boundaries of that provision. We are called to stand firm and resist every burden and yoke of slavery. The enemy will always seek to exploit people’s ignorance to burden them again with what Christ has already dealt with. To protect ourselves from the enemy’s deception, we must stand firm in the knowledge of our inheritance. Jesus died for us, and we must hold fast to this awareness and truth. You are free if you have embraced the provisions of Jesus’ death and resurrection by faith. Walk in this consciousness.

Prayer_Bead: Lord Jesus, thank you for the privilege to walk in the provisions you made for me through Your death.

Wisdom_Quote: Jesus’ death and resurrection provided for our every need.

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The Truth you know.

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Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” [ John 8:32 NIV ]

The Lord Jesus asked this question: “Who do men say that I am?” Through this, He was teaching His disciples a profound truth. He posed this question before telling them that the truth frees those who know it. The Lord Jesus teaches that it is our relational knowledge of Him that sets us free. It is not merely the intellectual ability to understand or recall what the Scriptures say about Him, even though there is a degree of deliverance that comes from knowing about Him. True freedom, however, comes from having a personal relationship with Jesus. It is about knowing His heart, seeing Him for who He truly is, and embracing His character. “Knowing the truth,” as described in our anchor Scripture, refers to knowing the person of Jesus, not just the texts that speak about Him. Nicodemus, for example, was a learned man and a Pharisee. He knew much about what was written concerning Jesus but lacked a personal relationship with Him. As a result, he found himself spiritually trapped. One day, he sought Jesus and met Him face to face to begin a relationship. (John 3:1-2) In verse 2, Nicodemus said: “We know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.” This shows that while Nicodemus knew about Jesus, he did not truly know Him relationally. This is why Jesus had to take Nicodemus back to the basics—inviting him into a relationship with God by being “born again.” We, too, need to know the Truth—who Jesus is—and relate with Him personally to experience true freedom.

Prayer_Bead: Lord Jesus, thank you for revealing yourself to me. Teach me to walk in the reality of who you are. Amen

Wisdom_Quote: Jesus is more than what is written about Him.

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The voice of the Lord

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Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the garden. [ Genesis 3:8 NIV ]

Adam and Eve had just sinned by disobeying God’s instructions. However, they still heard the sound of God in the garden. Not only did they hear the sound of God, but in verse ten, it is clear that what they actually heard was the voice of God. Although their disobedience did not silence God’s voice, it severed their relationship with Him. Their disobedience led to their banishment from the garden, and God’s voice became distant to their ears. This increased distance between them and God’s voice plunged them into spiritual oblivion. Our walk with God hinges on hearing His voice. We cannot afford to walk with Him without recognizing or hearing His voice. The voice of God is our compass, directing us toward the true north of our destinies. Without a compass, a traveler may easily become lost in unfamiliar territory. For the believer, God’s voice serves as our moment-by-moment guide. However, here is the reality: you may hear the voice of God, but disobedience can cause you to miss His direction. Adam and Eve heard God’s voice, yet their disobedience prevented them from remaining in His presence. As believers, it is vital not only to hear God’s voice but also to obey it. Sometimes, God’s voice comes to us through the help of others, as it did for Eve and Samuel during the early stages of their walk with Him. Regardless of how His voice reaches us, adherence to it is key. Stay in God’s presence by continually walking in obedience.

Prayer_Bead: Heavenly Father, thank you for the privilege to hear your voice and obey your instructions. In Jesus’ name.

Wisdom_Quote: The voice of God gives direction to the believer.

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Press on

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Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. ( Philippians 3:12 NIV )

The difference between the living and the dead is activity. The living are constantly engaged in some form of activity. Even when they are sleeping, their body parts and organs perform essential life functions. The dead, on the other hand, do nothing. The apostle Paul said he had not yet achieved his goal, but he pressed on to take hold of that for which Christ took hold of him. Every calling has its markings, and our success is tied to pressing on toward the mark of the call. At the time Paul made this statement, he was not a lazy or idle person. He had already achieved significant things and could have rested on the laurels of his past successes. The glory of his past accomplishments might have lasted him for a while. However, if he had done so, he would have “died” in a figurative sense. His relevance and purpose would have been lost in his own time. We cease to truly live when we stop striving and fail to press on to the next item on our agenda. Life is a continuous march forward toward a set goal. The apostle Paul never claimed he had achieved enough to stop pressing on. Despite all he had already accomplished, he continued to move forward with determination. We must also recognize that there is a force that drives us forward toward achieving our goals. For Paul, this force—this magnet—was the reason Christ took hold of him. The value we place on what lies ahead of us has the power to draw us toward it. If the target we set before us is truly important, we will make every necessary effort to strive toward it. Remember,  the world recognizes only the living—those striving to leave a mark. Be one of those.

Prayer_Bead: Lord, thank you for the vision you have placed in my heart to pursue. Help me not to relent. In Jesus name.

Wisdom_Quote: Press on towards the mark of your calling.

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One thing

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Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” ( Mark 10:21 NIV)

There’s power in one. It’s amazing how great things often begin with a single individual or a single course of action. The Lord Jesus encountered a young man who expressed a desire to inherit eternal life. Jesus outlined the commandments the man needed to follow, and he confidently replied that he had been observing them since his youth. Yet, he was still unqualified to inherit the kingdom of God because he lacked one essential thing. For this young man, it was just one thing standing in the way of his eternal life. In Luke 10, when Jesus visited Martha and Mary, Martha was preoccupied with many tasks—household chores. However, in verse 42, Jesus told Martha that only one thing was necessary, and Mary had discovered it. Mary’s life stood out because she focused on the one thing that truly mattered, while Martha was distracted by many things. It wasn’t about doing numerous things; it was about identifying and prioritizing the one thing of greatest importance. For each of us, there is one thing that significantly impacts the quality and sustenance of our lives. Some of us are missing that one thing; many of us haven’t even identified what it is. As a result, we often find ourselves busy with everything, yet our lives lack clear direction. Have you noticed that you might be preoccupied with too many things? Take the time to discover the one thing that is crucial for your life and focus on it. As the saying goes, “A jack of all trades is a master of none.” Concentrate your gifts and attention on the one thing that truly matters to you.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the privilege to pursue the one thing that matters to my life and livelihood.

Wisdom_Quote: Change starts with one.

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Hope beyond this life

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If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. ( 1 Corinthians 15:19 KJV )

Every intentional action is motivated by a vision and a hope that goes beyond immediate desires. Hope is the fuel that keeps humanity moving forward. Anything that gives hope should provide people with a reason, or reasons, to persevere or pursue a course of action. While the degrees of what and why people subscribe to certain things may vary, hope offers a long-term assurance of something greater. The apostle Paul asserts that if our hope in Christ yielded only earthly benefits, then we are, of all people, most to be pitied. Imagine the sacrifices we make as believers and the lifestyle choices we adopt to be Christlike. If, after all these sacrifices and changes, our hope were confined to the limits of this earthly existence, then the reward would not justify the sacrifice. What is sacrificed must pale in comparison to the reward envisioned. This is the essence of why anyone places hope in something. Nobody invests their hope in something that does not promise a meaningful outcome in the future. If our hope in Christ were limited to this life alone, it would be a loss compared to other earthly pursuits one could engage in. However, the reason we hope is undeniable: this hope extends beyond this life into the eternal. This is why we confidently continue pursuing this hope. And it is also why, despite suffering or losses, we are not miserable. The hope we have sustains us, transcending the challenges we face in its pursuit. So, keep this hope alive.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the hope of my calling. I wait persistently for the full manifestation of your purposes.

Wisdom_Quote: Hope is humanity’s fuel for perseverance.

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