Beauty & The Gospel MADE PERFECT THROUGH JESUS CHRIST
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0UR VISION Romans 15:20(TPT) It is my honor and constant passion to be a pioneer who preaches where no one has ever even heard of the Anointed One, instead of building upon someone else’s foundation.
OUR MISSION 1 Corinthians 1:17 (MSG) God didn’t send me out to collect a following for myself, but to preach the Message of what He has done, collecting a following for Him. And He didn’t send me to do it with a lot of fancy rhetoric of my own, lest the powerful action at the center—Christ on the Cross—be trivialized into mere words.
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EDITOR'S NOTE At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen.� Isaiah 60:22 It's that time of the year for us @beautyandthegospel, beloved, it's our 3rd ANNIVERSARY, HALLELUJAH. Oh boy , I wish you could see the huge smile that I have on my face as I type this . This Isaiah 60:22 scripture has to be one of my favourite scriptures ever , literally, in all that concerns my life . I mean it say's: I the Lord , like can you just fathom that? Not, we, they, maybe, might but I will make it happen. What have you been trusting the Lord to make happen in your life? Has it been "long" or have you given up because it didn't happen on your schedule? Beloved, King Jesus is faithful , He literally watches over His Word that it does what He has sent it to do. You might not see it but it's working. As you wait, don't be idle. Start and do the natural, Daddy Jesus will do the supernatural. Pray for strength, zeal, fire, commitment and His guidance always.
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Beauty & The Gospel
CONTENTS WHY WON'T GOD TELL ME WHAT I'M CALLED TO DO? Rapture Dream "Many, many, many in the Church will go into the tribulation, but not all !" YOUR LIFE IS EVIDENCE "Does my life prove and point to Jesus?" BE CAREFUL HOW YOU STAND HEALTH & FITNESS A godly relation to Food The Blessed life series "Pastor Robert Morris" END TIME ESSENTIALS "Our posture is not one of despair" SENSE n STYLE Monthly Devotions
"The problem starts when we expect God to keep His promises on our schedule" - Pastor Matt Hagee-
Hearing, Obeying & Honouring Our Parents
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No More Striving, Remain in Him by Dr AndrĂŠ and Jenny Roebert John 15:4 (NLT): "Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in Me." Disappointment becomes the destiny killer of every well-meaning Christian, who strives to be perfect in their own strength. We set out to be ideal followers of Christ, vowing to never repeat previous mistakes. Still, the harder we try to be perfect, the more old patterns repeat themselves. Striving for perfection outside of God's grace amplifies our weaknesses and shortcomings, leaving us totally disheartened. While Jesus called us to be perfect as our Heavenly Father is perfect (Matthew 5:48); He never intended us to do it on our own. He said our strength and excellence of character comes from remaining intimately connected to Him, the Vine. Come out from under the burden of striving to be perfect on your own, fall in love with Jesus as the Holy Spirit reveals His goodness to you through His Word. You'll begin to enjoy the freedom of leaning on His ability to transform you from the inside so your fruit comes from His work in you, not your own attempts for perfection. Choosing to abide in Him brings a life of freedom as you understand righteousness is your portion in Christ Jesus.
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B&TG NEWS CHRISTIANS IN THE KNOW!
Jonathan Cahn Delivers “Prophetic Message” to Joe Biden! Source: www.endtimeheadlines.org/
Jonathan Cahn delivers a sober warning to the next US President of the United States, Joe Biden in his latest “Prophetic Message”. In the message, he warns that America has turned her back on God and driven him out of its public squares, out of the schools of our children, out of our culture, and out of our lives. He goes further to warn that just as Ancient Israel did, we have turned our backs on him and have embraced other gods, embraced the ways of immorality, and called evil, good.
OVERVIEW: Finding The Lost Jewish Tribes Of Ethiopia ‘The Most Reluctant Convert’: C.S. Lewis Life On Film Next Spring DISCLAIMER B&TG NEWS is a Christian news segment that shares pre-published articles by writers around the world. Each article is sourced and linked to the origin, and each article is credited with the author’s name. We do not exclusively create our own content. Any views or opinions presented on this segment are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Beauty & The Gospel.
Francis Chan Forced to Leave Hong Kong, Visa Request Denied in Aftermath of Communist Takeover Religious persecution by China's communist party has reached wellknown evangelist and author Francis Chan after authorities in Hong Kong rejected his visa. Chan and his family relocated to Hong Kong last year to become international missionaries. He was preparing to plant three churches with his sons-in-law when they were forced to leave the country, according to ChinaAid. "Before we had to leave Hong Kong, Justin, Peter, and I had seen the Lord plant three churches (house gatherings) with approximately 1520 people attending each. We had each been leading one church in each of our homes, but then, suddenly we learned that we had to leave the country." Chan revealed that he is most concerned that the new church leaders and members can gather in a secure place, China Aid reports. Prior to leaving Hong Kong, Chan informed the young men they worked with that Justin, Peter, and he had to leave and asked them, "Are you guys ready?"
‘The Most Reluctant Convert’: C.S. Lewis Life On Film Next Spring The film is based upon Fellowship for Performing Arts’ one man stage play that tells the English author’s journey from atheism to Christianity. Not-profit New York Citybased production company, Fellowship for Performing Arts (FPA), will release the film adaptation of its play C.S. Lewis The Most Reluctant Convert, next spring.
“We hope to reach thousands worldwide” McLean underlines that “the film version of The Most Reluctant Convert is a re-imagining and a vivid expansion of our stage play. The multiple actors and locations help to visualize the key events behind Lewis’ turn from atheist to fully believing Christian”. “Our hope is by making this film we can expand our reach from the tens of thousands that we reach through our stage productions, to the potential of reaching hundreds of thousands, maybe even millions, worldwide through this film”, he concludes.
FPA was founded by actor Max McLean and it aims “to produce theatre from a Christian worldview to engage a diverse audience”. The film is based upon McLean’s one man stage play that tells the English author’s journey from atheism to Christianity. “For the first time, FPA is producing a film based on one of our most successful theatrical creations”, McLean says.
Finding The Lost Jewish Tribes Of Ethiopia Source: www.unitedwithisrael.org/
The 10 lost tribes were among the 12 tribes that were exiled from the Kingdom of Israel after its conquest by the Neo-Assyrian Empire circa 722 BCE and their location has been a mystery. However, anthropologist Dr. Malka Shabtay and Ethiopian Jewish leader Kes Abihu Azaria are unraveling secret Jewish communities in Ethiopia that they believe are from the lost tribes.
Shabtay and Avihu talk about the communities and their significance as well as what they are hoping to achieve in the future to help these communities come to Israel.
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End Time Essentials written by : Jentezen Franklin
And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. —Luke 21:25-28
Never forget, all biblical end times prophesy says in the end, we win! It is not gloom and doom—it is all about the victory we have in Jesus. Someday there will come an end to everything man has done. When will that be? No one knows the exact day or time. But there will be signs that will indicate that the end is near. We are in those times.
5 Essential Things You Need Know About the End Times
1. Take heed to your self. It’s not about what’s going on out there in society—it’s about what’s going on inside of you. Is there faith left in you? Are you faithful? Are you walking with Jesus? What is the state of your heart? How is your passion with God? Are you being led astray or being deceived or are you doing what you are supposed to be doing? Are you chasing false doctrines and false teachers or are you spending time in God’s word? Don’t focus “out there.” Focus on your heart and your walk—your personal relationship with Christ. Are you loving? Are you forgiving? Are you repentant? Check yourself and take inventory. Real worship begins in your own walk with God when no one else is looking. 2. See that you are not troubled. Don’t allow a spirit of agitation to take over your life. Watch your temper. Watch your words. Watch your actions. Be kind. Be humble. Consider others more important than yourself. Don’t get into “fights” on social media. Take the high road. Be an encourager in a world filled with haters. 3. Endure. Don’t let your love for others wax cold. Don’t quit caring for others. Don’t become callous. It won’t happen in an instant, it “waxes” cold which means over time. Don’t become lukewarm. Don’t violate God’s standards by knowingly doing what you know is wrong. It will be so easy to sin in the last days, but don’t allow iniquity to abound in your life. Sin puts your soul to sleep. Don’t knowingly sin against God’s word and His boundaries. The internet is there to trap you—endure and do right, and do not stray to the left or to the right. Ask the Lord to keep you from waxing cold. Endure! Purity matters before the Lord. Endure until the end. Take a stand against what is wrong. 4. The gospel must be preached. It MUST go into every nation and it is. We are doing everything we can to take this gospel all over the world. We are in over 200 nations of the world. We are on television somewhere in the world every single day. It is your responsibility to take the gospel into the entire world.
5. Look up! The posture of the church in the last days is one that is excited and reaping a harvest. We win in the end. Redemption draweth nigh! Look up because there is amazing grace to be found for you and your family. Your house is under the covenant and redemption is coming to every situation and every crisis you are facing.
Final Thoughts Our posture is not to be a posture of looking down in gloom and doom. Our posture is not one of despair and hopelessness—ours is a to be a posture of harvest. Look up!! Our posture is one of great hope and great promise. Judgement is coming on the world but before that happens He extends extraordinary grace and mercy and hope; our hope is salvation in Jesus’ name. Don’t be filled with worry. Be filled with wisdom and hope, because we serve the God of hope. Is your mind clean? Are you pursuing purity? Take heed of your self. Don’t be troubled; be filled with hope! Endure these temporary obstacles and temptations because our day is coming. Your day is coming. Preach the gospel and help us preach the gospel all over the world. And lastly, look up! God is faithful and He is coming again. Until then, realize that we are in perilous times but they are also filled with tremendous opportunity. Look up! Your help comes from on high.
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BE CAREFUL how you stand written by:
ANGUS & JILL BUCHAN Jill and I found Jesus as our personal Lord and Saviour on the 18th of February 1979, just two years after settling in Greytown, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa. Originally from Zambia, we bought a piece of land on which we planned to farm crops and livestock. We had very little to start with but even as brand new Christians, we were content with our farm, which we later called SHALOM.
If we look in the Word of God at 1 Corinthians 10:12... “THEREFORE LET HIM WHO THINKS HE STANDS, TAKE HEED LEST HE FALL.” — 1 CORINTHIANS 10:12 (NKJV)
He got baptised in the Holy Spirit, he was
We need to really be very careful how we stand,
excited, they were so expectant how the Lord
and one of the areas that we need to be very aware of is that we don’t take everybody’s comments to ourselves. Flattery is a very dangerous thing. I looked up the Oxford Dictionary to find out the meaning of the word and it says ‘to give an unrealistically favourable impression of.’ In other words, it’s not realistic. When we flatter somebody, sometimes we do them a lot of harm. I read an article written by the late preacher Smith Wigglesworth, who had an incredible healing ministry and he tells a story of a young man who had tremendous potential and the people were so excited about him.
speaking in another language, they were so was going to use this young man as a leader in their midst. And the one woman started saying that you are going to be the next John the Baptist and everyone was patting him on the back and they continued to lift him up, and eventually he actually started to believe what they were saying about him, without getting confirmation or approval from the Word of God. Then eventually he was going around town telling everybody that he was John the Baptist and sadly eventually they took him and detained him.
People ruined a young life by telling him
Sometimes a gentle rebuke has more benefit
something that he wasn’t and eventually he
than to be flattered because we are concerned
started to believe it and ruined his ministry
about building people up, not breaking them
completely. We need to be careful what we say,
down. Be careful how you speak, sometimes we
it is very dangerous to lift people up. I’m not
need to count to ten before we say something
talking about encouragement, encouragement is
and often we won’t say it after that.
something totally different, we need to encourage one another. I need a lot of
May God bless you as you encourage, but not
encouragement, I think everybody does, but
flatter, your fellow man.
flattery, we must deal with it from whence it comes and it is definitely not there to help anybody.
Jesus bless you, Angus and Jill Buchan
FEATURED
LIVING
THROUGH THE
LONG YEARS........ BY: MATT HAGEE
In certain seasons, life can be so full of joy that the days simply fly by. One year after another vanishes until we wonder where the time went. I went on a dinner date with my daughter the other day, and, like I often do...started noticing the people around me. There was a couple holding hands and smiling at each other...they were dating. There was another couple checking Facebook and the updated ESPN scores...they were married. I noticed a family celebrating their daughter’s tenth birthday, cutting cake and singing the song that parents insist on singing in public that embarrasses every child.
Across the room was another mother wearing the familiar scarf that covered her balding head, a silent reminder of the chemotherapy she was so desperately trying to smile her way through. The dad sitting across the table was visibly exhausted, but still trying to give his very best. The kids at this table were definitely not celebrating. And so, I want to ask you...how do you live through the long years? How do you endure the unimaginable trials that test your faith and strength to the very core of your being? What do you do in that season of your life where it seems like the struggle will never end and time drags on forever?
Maybe this year has already been a long year for you. Last year was crazy, but this year hasn’t seemed much better. Does this sound familiar? Maybe this is a year when you’re struggling to take the next step, when every movement is a true test of your will. Maybe it’s a year where the things you never thought would ever take place...have, shattering your peace.
“WHAT DO YOU DO IN THAT SEASON OF YOUR LIFE WHERE IT SEEMS LIKE THE STRUGGLE WILL NEVER END AND TIME DRAGS ON FOREVER?"
Maybe the unthinkable, the seemingly unbearable has become your daily existence. You may be experiencing a long year of need. Maybe you need answers to resolve a difficult situation. Maybe you are in need of provision. Maybe you need to be healed physically or emotionally. I want you to know that your time of struggle will end. Your time of testing did not come to stay. It came to pass. Your weeping may endure for the night, but God’s joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Don’t lose heart. If you lived to see the beautiful sunrise this morning, it means that God is not through with you yet. The best is yet to come! Joseph is one of many people mentioned in the Bible who lived through some long, agonizing years. Remember this... adversity is the school of greatness from which all of God’s champions graduate. No one gets through this life unscathed. No matter when adversity strikes, it’s very human to wonder, “Why me? Why do I have to endure this? What’s your purpose in my current situation, Lord?” God wants to conform you into the image of His Son (Romans 8:28-29). God’s plan might not include a promotion every year at your job, an early retirement or a lake house. That might be our carnal definition of good, but God’s definition is to take all things and work them together so that you become like His Son.
He wants to mold you into someone who is willing to obey the Word of God and the will of the Father. And He is working all things together for your good. When you overcome the circumstances that seem completely overwhelming, you are more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus. Endurance gives you confidence to face the storms of life, knowing that you will make it to the other side with God’s help. Everything is going to be alright because God is in complete control. When you refuse to conform to this world, you decide to be different, to set yourself apart. God is looking for those that are willing to be used by Him to transform the world around them. When you set yourself apart from worldly things, you qualify to be used of God for great things, for supernatural things. Often, the world will hate you for it (James 4:4). Press on! Romans 12:2 reminds us: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” God is looking for people who will not conform, who will not settle for what is easy but choose the road less traveled. He is looking for those who have the courage to stand up and speak the truth, even when it proves to be unpopular.
He is looking for those who use the Word as a guide for their pathway, and a source of life to share with the lost. He is looking for those who will resist the devil, and lead others to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. When you are willing to stand up for God, get ready for the long years. Sometimes it’s like a blast furnace of adversity blowing up in your face. And make no mistake, adversity will change you! It will cause you to give up or grow up. It will cause you to become better or bitter. It’s one thing to look back over your shoulder and see how God moved this and covered that. It’s easy to see His handiwork in hindsight. It’s another thing entirely to have the courage to say “God is with me” as you walk through the darkest days of your life, not knowing in the natural where they will lead. When no one else sees the answer that is coming on the horizon...will you still believe for it? Will you choose faith over fear? You might feel alone right now, but the Friend who sticks closer than a brother is walking right beside you. You might feel sick right now, but the Great Physician is in charge of your healing... and He is still in the miracleworking business. No matter what your doctor might tell you, our God can heal you instantly and completely. You might have a need, but Jehovah Jireh, He is your provider. You might be surrounded by enemies or confusion, but the One who is an ever-present help in times of trouble is with you.
You may not know exactly what you’re walking through today, but, Child of God, you know exactly Who is walking with you. And He has promised to carry you through to rich fulfillment. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He is faithful and true, loving and kind. He keeps His word to a thousand generations. He is the God who gives His angels charge over you to keep you in all of your ways. He counts the hairs on your head, and this year was not a surprise for Him.
Your current circumstances, your long year was not a surprise for Him. He loves you so much that He sent His only Son to die for you, that you might be redeemed. He is your way maker, your mountain mover and the master of your impossible situation. Are you crying out to Him today? He is waiting to give you the complete victory! His love knows no limit. His grace knows no boundary. His peace surpasses all understanding.
While you might feel today like the world is against you...the Creator of the universe is bending down His ear, waiting to move heaven and earth on your behalf. Your good news is coming. Your healing is coming. Your provision is coming. Your blessing is on the way. Reach out and touch the hem of His garment and give Him praise! Your answer is on the way!
Matt Hagee
"Why won't God tell me what I'm called to do?" Have you ever wondered this while praying? "God, why won't you show me what I'm called to do?! If you'd show me, I'd do it!" If you've ever felt this way, you're not alone. But today, I'd love to share a story with you to help you think about your calling differently.
In high school, I wanted a high-power telescope because I loved astronomy and wanted to study the night sky. A good scope was completely out of my price range, but I kept reading astronomy books and magazines. I would check out four or five at a time from the library, go through them during my spare time—sometimes repeatedly,
then return them and get more. The reading developed an almost desperate desire for the telescope. Eventually my passion propelled me to devise an unusual idea to raise money for my dream scope. I was a tennis instructor for a racquet club that only gave lessons during summer vacation. However, with the permission of the club’s board, I came up with a plan to offer private lessons after school in the fall season. All that fall I went to school during the day and then gave tennis lessons after school. It took several months of long, tiring days, but eventually I had earned enough money to buy the telescope! Believe me; I never took that scope for granted. If someone had just given it to me before my desire became so intense, it might have gotten old to me after a few weeks. But because I worked so hard to get it, I cherished it. In Matthew 7, Jesus states, "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened."
God is not hard of hearing. He is not holding out. He doesn't want you to take for granted the calling He's given you to build up His people. But your passion needs to be stronger than the adversity you face while on the way to your dreams. So let the desire grow, and the spontaneity will keep you fervently seeking to know your call.
"If someone had just given it to me before my desire became so intense, it might have gotten old to me after a few weeks."
LAW & FAITH
Chanelle Fairlene Pillay Chanelle Fairlene Pillay is a South African born, qualified attorney with her Masters in Business Law, and woman of faith! She is connected to the ministry known as The SuperNatural Church of Jesus Christ where she encountered more of the Lord and His dynamic plans for her life! Author of books titled :‘A SHEPHERD KING’ and AWAY FROM YESTERDAY all available on Amazon. @chanelle.fairlene
YOUR LIFE IS EVIDENCE In the legal world, evidence is imperative when seeking the truth or solution to a matter. It is known as that which proves or disproves the existence or non-existence of an alleged fact. Evidence can bring finality to a matter and silence the voice of any accuser! When tenants and landlords often have disputes, their rental agreement is used as evidence of the terms and conditions agreed upon between the parties. When debtors and creditors have disputes, evidence of their relationship and the nature of the transactions can be found in contracts, invoices, bank statements and proof of payments.
If one gets into a motor vehicle accident, photographs and eye-witness accounts are used as evidence to argue a case. Fingerprints, DNA, footage, or weapons are usually used as evidence in criminal cases. If evidence can be that vital in proving or disproving a case in the natural and legal world, how much more important is it for a believer’s life to showcase to the world the evidence of Jesus and the truth of the Gospel of Salvation? As a believer, a good question to ask yourself is: Does my life prove and point to Jesus?
LAW & FAITH
There were many men and women in the Bible who lived their lives in such a way, that it was proof that they served the Living God and were set apart. David was a young shepherd boy, yet he was able to have victory over a bear, a lion and even a Giant – proof that the LORD was with him. Noah may have been mocked and ridiculed by many people whilst he built the ark, but when the rains eventually came, it was proof that God had spoken to him. When the Spirit of the LORD came upon Samson, he was filled with supernatural strength and went on to destroy a thousand mighty Philistine men with a single jawbone of an ass. His strength was the evidence of the Mighty God He served. King Solomon was known by all, far and wide, for his wise rulings and the splendor of his kingdom – proof that God had granted him favor, wisdom, and understanding. When the Apostles went on to demonstrate great signs, wonders and miracles, it was evident that they were the disciples of Jesus! The Bible says in Acts 2:22, “Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs…” The signs and wonders and miracles that were performed by the Messiah was the evidence that the LORD had sent His Son and approved of Him to do His work!
The Bible says in Hebrews 11:1 that, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the EVIDENCE of things not seen…” What in your life is evidence that you belong to the Kingdom of Light? What in your life is the proof that you are a child of the Most High God? Your life and your faith in Christ is to be the proof for the world to see, hear and know Him! Your walk and your talk should not make people question if you are indeed a believer and follower of Jesus Christ. When the world is preaching fear, you should be preaching the Word of God. When those around you are compromising, you should be pursuing holiness. When the World is introducing new agendas and principles to live by, you should be standing firm on His Commandments and ways. When those around you have countless questions, you should be able to provide the answers which are in Him alone.
If you had to appear in the Courts of Heaven, and once all your days were presented as evidence of the life you lived – would it be ruled as one that pointed to Jesus and was pleasing to Him?
CHANELLE WISDOM
WHAT IN YOUR LIFE IS EVIDENCE THAT YOU BELONG TO THE KINGDOM OF LIGHT? WHAT IN YOUR LIFE IS THE PROOF THAT YOU ARE A CHILD OF THE MOST HIGH GOD? Chanelle Fairlene Pillay
THE CALL TO REPENT "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” - Matthew 4:17 Jesus’ clear call to repentance is a stern summons to all of us. Like many of the Pharisees of Jesus’ day, we cringe at even admitting our own sinfulness much less turning away from our evil habits and there are few exemplars of genuine repentance. Yet King David is one of these.
BY: JOHN HAGEE
David made a couple of foolish decisions that placed him directly in the path of temptation. First, he evaded his responsibility to lead his troops into battle. Second, he allowed a glance at a bathing woman to grow into lust. Instead of concentrating on his responsibilities before God and the nation, David was concentrating on his own forbidden pleasures.
The enticing thought led to action, and the sinful action led to tragic consequences. David’s affair with Bathsheba resulted in her pregnancy (2 Sam. 11:5). Instead of repenting at this point, he was led deeper into sin as he arranged the death of Bathsheba’s husband Uriah (2 Sam. 11:11). David married Bathsheba (2 Sam. 11:27), but just when David thought he had completely buried any trace of his sin, the prophet Nathan arrived.
Because David agreed with God’s judgements and accepted the responsibility for his sins, he did not make it a habit of succumbing to temptation. We did not find him struggling with the same sins over and over. We need to follow David’s example, by learning to repent of our sins as soon as God shows them to us. Through repentance and faith in God, we can find the power from God to break the dreadful cycle of sin and experience true forgiveness.
The story Nathan told David vividly illustrated the enormity of David’s sin. The tale of the rich, evil host and the poor, helpless shepherd captured David’s sense of justice. Nathan let the king’s anger build to the boiling point before he turned the heat directly on David. “You are the man!” Nathan said (2 Sam. 12:7). David was the rich man who had not only stolen from a poor man but had even murdered him. David could not bury his sin deep enough to hide it from the all-seeing Lord of justice. Even King David would have to reap the tragic consequences of his evil actions.
GOD ALREADY KNOWS THE STATUS OF YOUR LIFE. YOU AREN’T GOING TO START PRAYING AND SUDDENLY CATCH HIM OFF GUARD: “HEY GOD, I ROYALLY BLEW IT TODAY!” HE ALREADY KNOWS!
When Nathan stopped talking, there must have been a stunned silence in the palace. David faced a clear moment of decision: repentance or resistance. David’s reaction at this point gives us a clue to why God called David “a man after My own heart” (Acts 13:22). He freely admitted his sin and pleaded for forgiveness. Psalm 51 records David’s prayer of repentance. David poured out his broken soul to the Lord and asked God to restore him. His pleas for mercy were couched in signs of genuine repentance, a turning away from his sinful ways. This is a model of true repentance: confession of sin, a plea for God’s forgiveness, and a prayer for the power to change one’s ways.
Are you going to try and hide something from God? Just ask David how that turned out when he murdered Uriah (2 Sam.). Nothing is hidden from God. If you believe there is such a thing as a truly secret sin, you are only fooling yourself. Today, if there is unconfessed sin in your life, make it known and be free. Sin can only weigh you down. You were created to live victoriously, not in bondage to the past. Don’t worry about your neighbor’s sin; worry about your own. You’re not responsible for what he or she does, but you are responsible for you. So, take a good, long look in the mirror. What do you see? If you see that you need to repent, today is the day. If you see that you need to make some changes, don’t be afraid. Ask God to help you and He will make a way for you to find your way back to the Cross. He is just waiting to help you make things right again. Don’t put it off for another second!
John Hagee
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WRITTEN BY: TSHEGO MOLEKOA
A GODLY RELATION TO FOOD I have found often like any gift given to us from God it is easy to misuse and go astray in how we enjoy it– When we are not careful, we end up indulging in these gifts and as a result come to a place of being unbalanced. Food is definitely one of those gifts. When we read the Bible there are so many scriptures and situations that speak about food. Food was to be cooked and enjoyed in different occasions;
From the garden of, God gave Man the wisdom and instruction to plant, grow and harvest plants which would later be enjoyed as food. [ (Genesis 1:29 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. Genesis 2:15 The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.)]
In Genesis 9, in addition to the plant-based diet God blesses Noah with meat. (Genesis 9:3 Everything that lives and moves about will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.) Even as we read along in the Bible during different ceremonies, we see the people preparing food and eating in enjoyment and for nourishment.
On the journey to the promised land the Israelites were gracefully provided with Manna and Quail for food. The Lord instructed them that they should collect only what is sufficient for them for the day and not anything extra. (Exodus 16:12 “I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God.’) We live in a time of abundance and indulgence in most things, which reminds me of the times which Daniel lived in. When they had been taken to Babylon,
we are told that Daniel requested that he not defile himself with the Royal food and instead be on a water and vegetable diet for seven days. We live in a time when many of us do not have a healthy relationship with food. Majority of us, tend to turn to food to deal with issues instead of facing our problems head on. Yes, it's true we have been given food to eat and we have the liberty to eat anything we decide, but we must remember that we are to do everything as unto the Lord. (Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.)
It’s very possible that we can seek to be spiritual in many areas of our life and neglect the part concerning our relationship with food. The Lord wants us to glorify Him in all things that we do. With the rise of eating disorders of all kinds one can realize how dangerous our view and relation to food can be. When we are using worldly lenses to view ourselves; what’s deemed as acceptable weight or beauty etc. we can easily fall into these traps.
Here are some tips to help in building and maintaining a good relationship with food;
1. Acknowledge that food is a gift from God James 1:7 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Food has been given by God to men to nourish the body and give strength and energy. God desires for us to enjoy the food that he has given unto us. It was never his intention for us to over indulge and have too much excess. Too much of a good thing has never been good!
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2. Eat when you are hungry 1 Corinthians 6:13 You say, "Food for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will destroy them both." The body, however, is not meant for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. It’s important to listen to the body, because every organ in the body has been created with a reason and purpose. Do not eat for the mere fact of eating, but eat when your body requires the nourishment and energy.
3. Consider your portion control Ecclesiastes 9:7 Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do. Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit and is important when it comes to exercising portion control. God provides food for us so we can be fully satisfied.
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4. Acknowledge if you have a problem with food and seek help Isaiah 59:1 Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. When we have a problem, we have to immediately call unto Lord who is able to save us. He is a good Father who loves his children. We should also seek counsel from godly and wise people around us, who can walk the journey to recovery with us.
5. Be transformed by the renewal of your mind Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. We have to understand that we are kingdom citizens, that even though we live in this world we are not of this world. We cannot use the standards of this world to determine what healthy is, what beauty is or anything for that matter. We have a divine Standard which is Christ in all things. We read about the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman who had been convicted by His words in John 4. The disciples come through with food they had bought. We are told that Jesus had been tired and thus sat by the well to rest. After being offered the food by his disciples, he responds to them by saying; “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.” We each were born to fulfil divine godly purpose and we have to spend our time to discover that purpose and most importantly walk in that purpose.
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''God desires for us to enjoy the food that He has given unto us. It was never His intention for us to over indulge and have too much excess. ''
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Mind Your Business by Dr AndrĂŠ and Jenny Roebert 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (NLT): "Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before." Have you ever found yourself struggling to say "no" to things that may seem noble, but just steal time from what's really important? God's Word teaches us to be accountable for our lives and how we use the time we are given on earth. The problem with being engrossed in things other than God's plan for our lives is we begin to lose sight of what really counts. If you are wondering what that is, the Word of God can help. Matthew 6:33 tells us to seek God first! In other words, before we even begin to take on the responsibilities of our day - we must deliberately spend time with the Lord, and in His Word. It's in this time we receive His plan for our day, and the wisdom and strength to implement it. While there is a great deal of things looking to grab our attention, we must be adamant to live to please God. Put Him first, schedule your responsibilities wisely, and you will find there will be time to pursue those dreams you have buried in your heart. As we use our time wisely, we can trust in His ability to do the exceeding abundantly above our highest hopes and dreams, by putting first things first!
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"Many, many, many in the Church will go into the tribulation, but not all !" “Many, many, many in the Church will go
He had a bronze belt tied around His
into the tribulation, but not all. I have
waist. His feet were bronze, like they had
preserved My remnant to escape.�
been dipped in bronze. He took me to a church filled with all kinds of people, all
On Sunday morning, October 21, while I
races and genders. It was modern looking,
was in Chicago, I received a visitation from
very contemporary. It was wide, much
the Lord. The next day, October 22, 2018, I
wider than it was long.
shared this new prophetic warning message in the 49-minute video shown
Jesus and I were standing on the stage,
below.
which was elevated, but Jesus had His back turned to the people, so He and I
My encounter began with this. Jesus came
were facing a wall with the people behind
to me dressed in a beautiful white robe
us. I could see the people, but Jesus had
that went down to His feet.
His back to them and He did not turn around.
As I saw Him, He said, “I want you to
So, I went forward to take communion,
observe what is happening. My mercy
which took a while for everyone to take it.
comes from My right and My judgment
Then the people returned to their seats.
comes from My left, but they must
Then the pastor said, “I want all the
understand that they work together.”
Democrats to stand up and come forward and take communion.”
Again I saw His feet were bronze and He held a bronze sword in His left hand.
Then the Democrats, who were very few in number, came forward to take
There was a white note pad in front of me,
communion. They gathered together in
like a sketch pad without any lines or
the front, over in a little corner, standing
anything written in it, because Jesus
to my right since I was facing the
wanted me to understand and take in
congregation, but to the left side of Jesus
what He was saying. It was suspended in
because His back was turned to them.
the air. Everything He said was written on
Again, the Lord said to me, “I want you to
this pad, like in calligraphy written in gold
go participate. I want you to go take
letters. The note pad was in front of me
communion.”
because He wanted me to take in what He was saying.
So again I went forward to take communion. When I joined them, a
I saw the pastor come to the front, to the
woman I noticed a tall woman in a purple
pulpit, and he said to the people, “We are
dress. She said to me, “Mena, Oh thank
going to have communion.”
God you are here. I am so glad you are here.”
Then the ushers came forward to help gather utensils for the communion.
I said to her, “Let me go get the elements
Instead of little cups, there were wine
for you.”
glasses with stems and goblets with the same cone-like shape as wine glasses, but
I noticed there were only three or four
without the stems. The goblets were flat
glasses, not nearly enough for all these
on the bottom. There was a combination
people, even though there were few
of both types of glasses and they were all
people. Then I noticed all the glasses were
beautiful.
dirty. The pastor had purposely set aside dirty glasses for these people. I told the
Then the pastor says, “All Republicans
woman, “You cannot take this because it is
stand up and come and take communion.”
not clean.”
Then the majority of the church stood up and came forth to take communion. Then
So I went back to the other side and found
the Lord said to me, “I want you to go and
a clean glass, so this woman could take
take communion.”
communion.
So I said, “Okay Lord.”
Then I went back and stood with the Lord
In my heart I asked, “Why are they running
and He said to me,
and hiding from His face?”
“Tell them to honor My Passover. I
Then He said to me, “To those who seek My
commanded them to do this in remembrance of Me. They are not doing this. They are not observing this. The Church is divided by politics. They are now preaching politics instead of My salvation. Tell them in My eyes, there is no male or female. I do not see culture. I do not see race. I do not see country. I do not see left. I do not see right. I do not see Republican. I do not see Democrat. Tell them to preach My salvation, My gospel. The spirit of the Lord is upon Me because He has anointed Me to bring good tidings to the poor, in Spirit.”
face, the veil will be lifted and they will see My face. But to those who do not seek My face, My light will expose their nakedness.” Then I understood these people in this church represented those in the Church who had not sought His face. They were not rejoicing, but were looking for places to hide from the light. He said to me, “They are seeking Me, but they are not seeking My face.” I was not allowed to share everything He showed me, but here is what I was allowed to share. “The sea will roar and the earth will crack open. Many, many, many in the Church will go into the tribulation, but not all. I have preserved My remnant to escape.” As He said this, I did not hear sadness, but anger. I understood He was angry because of how we have been and because it did not
The Lord was angry, very angry. After He
have to be that way, but it is going to be that
said this, He very slowly turned His face
way because of how we have dealt with one
toward the people. He was still on my
another. We don’t have to be left behind,
right side and I was on His left side. As He
but many will be because we are not seeking
turned to the congregation, a piercing
His face and not walking in love.
white light exploded from His face and shined, like boom. It just filled the whole
I saw His feet in bronze, but I did not know
place. I could no longer see the people
bronze represents sin, but there are many
because all I could see what the light, but I
scriptures about it. In the Old Testament
heard wails as the people were wailing
tabernacle, the bronze was in the outer
and crying and gnashing their teeth,
court, where the sacrifices for sin were
saying, “No! No! No!”
made, but the items in the inner court were made of gold. So when we see Jesus
Then as I looked at Jesus, I saw His beard
standing in the Church with bronze feet, it
and His hair resting on His shoulders, but
represents His judgment of sin has come to
the people were hiding from His face.
the house of the Lord.
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THE CURSE IS
BROKEN “It is finished.” He declared and the earth trembled, the sky cracked open followed by a thunderous roar of victory. The manipulative controls the enemy thought he had over God’s children was now broken! This time forever! Strongholds of inadequacy, shame, guilt, condemnation, brokenness, hurt, abuse, oppression, rejection, fear and anxiety had no choice but to submit to the authority of our Savior Jesus Christ. As His blood trickled downward on the wooden cross our testimonies of healing began. His luminous light and power so strong it unlocked the captives in the pit and propelled them to go and witness about His saving grace. “and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many.” Matthew 27:52-53 NKJV.
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Though this happened over 2,000 years ago I want to remind you that the blood of Jesus is still healing today.
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It is still healing us from word curses that were spoken over us, to derail us from our purpose, from trauma that we have experienced and from heartbreak. We just must believe it!
May you remember that God’s word
We must make a commitment to ourselves that despite what it looks like, what the devil said and even what others may say we are God’s anointed, called and chosen vessels and we are unconditionally loved.
controlling games and schemes.
reigns supreme and His word will not turn back void. So, trust that, “By His stripes we are healed.” and refuse to give in to Satan’s mind
Finally, in the words of my mentor Tiffany Buckner, “ Accept the finished work of Jesus.”
To uphold this commitment, we must be diligent when it comes to reading the Word of God. His words equip, encourage and empower us to pick up our mats and move forward in hope. We must stay in His presence because there He reaffirms who we are in Him and refuels us to dismantle the plans of the enemy. Lastly, we need to surround ourselves with those who will support the call on our lives.
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HOW SHOULD COMMUNION BE RECEIVED? BRIDE, GET BACK TO THE BASICS As Christians it is important to understand that Jesus has given the Church two primary ordinances to follow—namely Communion (also called The Lord’s Supper) and water baptism (Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-34; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:36-41; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12). Communion is an essential part of the Christian life. As a believer, you have the same right to bless and serve Communion as that of any ordained minister. Revelation 1:6 says that as believers we have been made priests unto God. This gives you the right to serve Communion, and 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 gives you the example to follow. Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, is symbolic of the blood and body of Jesus Christ. Jesus told His followers to receive Communion as a remembrance of Him (verse 24).
While receiving Communion, we are to remind ourselves of the saving work Jesus did for us on the cross. His body was broken, bruised and stricken for our complete healing. His blood was shed for our sin. Communion is the tangible reminder of Christ’s completed work on the cross. We can rejoice as we receive Communion, knowing that we have been freed from the curse of the law and are no longer in bondage to poverty, sickness or (spiritual) death. It is extremely important that when we receive Communion we take it seriously, being mindful of all that Christ’s redemptive work did for us. Before receiving Communion, we are to examine ourselves closely so as to receive the Lord’s Supper worthily. We are to search our hearts to find if we need to repent of anything or to forgive anyone,
confess our sins before a loving and forgiving God, and rid ourselves of any hate or unforgiveness in our hearts against fellow Christians. When we receive Communion in this way, we do so having judged and considered our own hearts (verses 27-31). The elements themselves are not what make Communion holy; it is the manner in which they are taken. If you know that God desires for you to receive Communion, don’t miss the opportunity because you don’t have special elements on hand. Whether you use bread and grape juice or a cracker and water is secondary in importance to what really matters, which is receiving Communion with a pure heart as unto the Lord. Finally, there is no scriptural restriction on how many times or how often we may receive Communion (verse 26). Taking Communion often is a dynamic discipline to implement into our lives. It reminds us of the eternal covenant Jesus purchased for us with His own blood and broken body. When we choose to make much of this precious gift, we begin to walk in the fullness God desires for us to experience as joint heirs with Jesus.
THE BLESSED LIFE TEACHINGS BY: PASTOR ROBERT MORRIS INTRODUCTION I can say with absolute confidence that Satan does not want you to read this.
Yes, as God’s people prospered, money would come into the kingdom; but much more importantly, our hearts would be changed!
Without a doubt, the enemy of your soul would do anything to keep you from discovering God’s principles governing financial stewardship, giving, and blessing. Why? Because once you do, it will transform your life for the better. It will bring you guaranteed financial results. But it will also do more than that: It will impact the kingdom of God.
Through these extraordinary truths, God will do an amazing work in your heart. He will change you forever. And, I promise, you will like it.
You see, if every believer understood and applied the simple principles I am about to present, it would literally bring revival to the world. Every needed church facility could be built. Every missionary with a divine call and a willing heart could be sent and abundantly supplied. The gospel could saturate every culture on the planet.
In contrast, God is a giver. The most widely known verse in the Bible tells us: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son (John 3:16).
No one is a natural-born giver. We are all born takers. We enter this world with a fallen sin nature, and at the heart of that nature is a tendency toward selfishness.
God is generous beyond our ability to imagine. But it was selfishness and pride that caused Satan to be cast out of heaven.
Many people in our culture have that exactly backwards. They see God as stingy and the devil as the one who likes to pass out favors. So, if you are ever prone to getting confused about this issue, remember it this way: God and generous both begin with the letter G. Satan and selfish both begin with S. That should help you keep it straight! To be serious for a moment, I am very excited for you. You are about to being a journey of discovery. I can tell you from personal experience, there is no greater adventure on Earth than simply living the life of generosity and abundance that is available to all of God’s people – but that so few ever dare to live. It is a journey of reward. It is the blessed life. What exactly do I mean by “the blessed life”? What does a life filled with blessing look like? Being “blessed” means having supernatural power working for you. By contrast, being “cursed” means having supernatural power working against you.
The days of the blessed person are filled with divine “coincidences” and heavenly meaning. A blessed man may or may not be wealthy by the world’s standards, but he enjoys a quality of life that most billionaires would envy. At four separate points in the book of Deuteronomy, God tells those who will obey Him that He will bless everything to which they put their hands (see 14:29; 15:10; 23:20; 28:8, 12). That’s what the blessed life is like. Everything you touch does well. Blessing permeates every aspect of a person’s life – health, relationships, work, family, emotions, and thoughts. Sound good? Then read on, and let the adventure begin!
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There are many who were almost killed at birth, there are many who did not wake up today, there are many fighting for their life on a hospital bed, there are many wishing they were… YOU!
HAVE YOU STOPPED??? As I love to say: I will be short, brief, concise, precise, and to the point. I will also try to keep it simple. “Be good to me” “I am so over you” “It’s my year” These are a few of the many subjective personalized phrases many are saying about 2020 or 2021, and they are ALL RESPECTED. Now I ask, have you stopped to think of the many testimonies that you possess, beyond 2020? Have you realized the many good things that God has allowed over your life, not just in a year, but in your lifetime? Have you stopped and simply been GRATEFUL for the many testimonies that have already been accomplished and fulfilled in your favor.
Because of SIN we all know there would come a day when we are no longer here on earth in our physical body, but we have to be walking towards the completion of our calling and destiny on EARTH while you and I are breathing. Everything you have surpass in LIFE is truly to serve it to another life. Someone’s soul, someone’s life can be depending on you sharing your testimonies with them. You may ask why plural? Why testimonies? Because you and I do not have ONLY ONE TESTIMONY. We have many! For our good God have done beyond we can ever understand or comprehend in our lives. I simply want to encourage you today to look deeper, and STOP. STOP to count the many blessings you do have all around you! STOP to give Him thanks in the middle of your heavy job schedule. STOP to thank Him for your family, siblings, marriage, or children. STOP and be grateful for He walks with you! STOP and realize there is more for you to be grateful than what you think.
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Have you realized the many good things that God has allowed over your life, not just in a year, but in your lifetime? ”
BUT please JUST STOP and reflect on ALL that He has done. PSALMS 46:10 BE STILL and KNOW that HE IS GOD , HE SHALL BE EXALTED AMONG THE NATIONS, HE SHALL BE EXALTED ON EARTH! Remember we are dust, we are Earth, HE WILL be exalted within you and through you as well, for HIS GLORY when you learn to STOP to give HIM WORSHIP and PRAISE no matter the situation. WITH LOVE HONORED TO SERVE, MARLYN ROJAS, BY GRACE ORDAINED MINISTER AT THESSALONICA CHURCH, UNDER THE SPIRITUAL COVERING, OF REV. DAVID SERRANO.
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THE ACCESORISED sis! besides this dress being gorgeous on it's own, this modernista has taken this outfit to anther level by adding simple but outfit changing accessories. We also love how the accessories are uniform in colour but make the dress pop, not taking away it's shine . Gurrrl you best have this in your drope ASAP.
FORMAL LA LA I must say it was refreshing to find the midi dress in heavy material making this one FORMAL. Now, that got me smiling. Why , cause we could take this modest design to formal setups. Talk about showing up for the Glory of God. I'd personally pair this one with a red bag!
TOO TRENDY! sneaked up right. Sis, If truth be told, I haven't tried this sneaker and dress ensemble because when I do (in front of my mirror) I always feel weird (heel gurl) but I endorse this look right here. Modest comfortable . Loving also the colour , which I foresee it looking good on every skin color. @beautyandthegospel
SHOW STOPPER Gurl, this two piece right here got it ALL. Let's start with the colour , so chic and rich. The material screams couture and not forgetting how they hammered it with the sleeves and draped bottom. Modest and chic we name it. Accessorise this outfit with: the Glory of The Lord , natural face and hair as created by Hashem.
SUMMER DEFINED If summer could talk , this dress sure be doing just that. This dress is so full, flowy, layered, colourful, fresh and light. As layered as it is, there's no chance of sweating. Modest advice: we'd add a white tee to close the armpits for the Glory of God.
ADVICE FOR YAH Sis, we are children of Heaven, thank you King Jesus. The Lord doesn't wasn't His daughter showing her shoulders and armpits. Therefore, the white tee is an essential. Psssst, you can never have enough. Here's an illustration of how stunning the white tee looks with this spaghetti strap. @beautyandthegospel
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I am WHAT God
says I am God saw a man of power in Gideon, because when God formed him, He created someone of power. No matter what happens in your life, never lose the true nature of how God created you. Because you failed before, it doesn't make you a failure, God made you to be a man of power.
Scripture reading: Judges 6:12-15 "And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour. And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where are all his miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt? but now the LORD hath forsaken us, and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites. And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee? And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house".
The Bible says God knew us before we were even formed in our mother's womb, He has great plans for us. What He says about us matters, so we need to trust Him more than anything else. If we can understand that we might not know what happens next, but we know the one who knows all things. That will give us peace of mind and hope in life. When the angel of the Lord appears to Gideon, he said to him the ways of God. But because Gideon was too informed about his ability and the surroundings, he couldn't believe the words of God. Sometimes we miss the promises of God because we think we know everything, our knowledge of what we have or we can do limits us to believe in God's ability.
The earthly possessions and positions do not determine what God can do. He can use anything and anyone, all we need to do is to believe and allow Him to work through us. Gideon was the least in his family, but not before God. Maybe you look down at yourself because of reasons that you might think are valid, but well you are made in the image of God. You don't need to be like someone else, you don't need anything else, just go with what you have, just as God commanded Gideon. With the strength you have, kneel down and pray for that miracle. God is able to do above, beyond what you can ever imagine. We have so many Midianites in our lives, and it seems like it is the end of it. But I have a message for you, stand up and be the Gideon of your family, your community depends on you, fear not, for God is with you. God said He will not leave nor forsake you. Let this be our prayer: God give me strength daily, I refuse to live in fear of the Midianites around me, I refuse to give up because of my background. May you help me Lord to ignore all the forces working against me, and look up to the hill, where my help comes from. I refuse to be defined by the world, I am what God says I am, I am the man of valour, amen! @beautyandthegospel
f o e s r ve ! h t n o m the PSALMS 1: 1-2 (NLT)
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. 2 But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. OH THE JOYS
I Hear His Whisper . . Exchange your thoughts for mine. It’s easy to know exactly where your focus is. If you listen closely to what pours from your lips, you’ll understand what’s on your heart. I long for you to walk in a continual state of confidence, peace, and joy. But when your mind leads the way, highlighting everything that’s upsetting you, it will overwhelm your spirit. You must seek to live in the awareness of my nearness. It’s not enough to forsake complaining or to resist the enemy. You must stay close to me, confidently embracing my perspective, constantly inviting my presence to rule your life. No one says in my presence, “I am afraid.” It’s never heard in my glory, “I am poor.” In my presence all cry, “Glory!” Come into the shelter of my shadow, where all my godly lovers are washed, robed, crowned, and seated with me. I care deeply for you, and nothing can disturb you here in the safety of my glory. Come and exchange your thoughts for mine. You have the mind of Christ.
1 Corinthians 2:15–16 The Passion Translation Those who live in the Spirit are able to carefully evaluate all things, and they are subject to the scrutiny of no one but God. For who has ever intimately known the mind of the Lord Yahweh well enough to become his counselor? Christ has, and we possess Christ’s perceptions.
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We at Beauty & The Gospel have been honoured to interview South Africa's Young & Serving founder Ketsia. A young woman of God filled with the Spirit of God in pursuit to see her generation and nations Born Again . 1.Who is Jesus to you? Jesus is my Lord and Savior, my King and redeemer. I like to also say He is that one friend you can tell everything to without having the fear that He would tell it to someone else. 2.How and when did you get baptized? I got born again at age 15 when I came across a teaching of a PK where she spoke about being a pastor’s kid or coming from a Christian family or just attending church on Sunday’s will not get you to heaven. I then wanted to know God for myself not just the version of Him that my parents presented to me but I wanted to begin this personal relationship with Christ and that is how our journey began. 3. What do you wish you were told about your journey with Jesus Christ? I wish they told me that it would not be easy but rather worth it. That believing in Christ and suffering for His sake goes together. That there would be days whereby all you can do is cry and cry because somethings are not working out the way you thought it would but now I know how it ends – God wins.
4. What inspired the establishment of this ministry not forgetting the name? Well, I’ll begin with the name; during our fasting and prayer program for 21 days (laying the foundation for the year 2019). One day as I was praying I said “God whatever You are planning to do this year especially with the youth please count me in. Don’t let this year pass me by, I am available for Your service. I am young and I choose to serve You. I want them to know You and to serve You too…” I realized that I actually said I am YOUNG AND SERVING quite a lot of times and paused. I felt this peace and agreement in my spirit that led me to take my journal and to write the name down and that is how the name came up. What inspired the establishment was I availed myself to the Lord but it doesn’t end there. These young people need to know of Him in order to give their hearts and to accept this invitation and to know that there is absolutely nothing wrong with serving God from a young age, that’s when I decided to create the Instagram page whereby I post my daily devotions or what the Holy Spirit lays in my heart. 5. What are your desires concerning this ministry? My desire is for us to win more souls for God, that is why we are here. This is why we are called. God came to rescue us, He died to save His people so that heaven can be populated not hell. so we got a job to fulfill and that job is to bring the lost souls back home through evangelism (spreading the good news). To travel the world with this great team to carry out this good news to every tribe and nation. Why not to start a TV show? We are trusting God for bigger things.
6. You are not alone but have a team. How
I know many still want to party and live life but
did the team come up?
there is no life outside Christ because He is the
Well I had the idea put it on paper and started
way, truth and the life ( John 14:6). My heart cry
but I realized I will need some soldiers to join
is for them to know God.
me on this mission. The type of soldiers that are ready and have the whole armor of God. I
9. You yourself are young and serving. In the
presented the goal, vision and mission to
midst of comprising, trends, influencers etc.
them. They did not hesitate but it sat well
How do you keep yourself pure?
with them and here we are.
1 Corinthians 10:23 says “I have the right to do anything, but not everything is beneficial.” With
7. How has this ministry impacted you and
the help of the Holy Spirit there are a lot of things
those around?
that goes on in this life we live in that just
Personally, I have grown. It was just another
does not interest me. However there are some
way in which God wanted me to mature and
that are reasonable or not bad at all but it does
to dig deeper into His word. I get feedbacks,
benefit me so I choose not to put myself under
messages from the followers saying they are
unnecessary pressure. One of my favorite Bible
learning a lot from our page. The reason why
verse is Psalm 119:9 “How can a young man stay
I decided to create a YouTube channel was
on a path of purity? By living according to Your
when someone messaged me and said they
word. (NIV) further down at verse 105 it says “
don’t just want to read but to also hear. I then
Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to
prayed about it and took it a step further.
my path”.
8. What is your heart cry when it comes to
Every day I pray to be like Jesus and I always say I
the youth?
don’t want to embarrass God. The relationship
It is for them to know their identity in Christ
I have with Him is so important to me and I have
as soon as possible because when you know
reverence for God and that’s why there are
who you are and who’s you are, you won’t
certain things I cannot do or participate in
settle for less. I want them to have a right
because of that reverence I have towards Him.
mind because there is power in thinking right
So, I choose to make Him proud every time.
and that right thinking leads to better decisions, actions, habits, character and
10. What does serving mean to you?
destination. I want the Youth to arise and
To do evangelism until Jesus comes back. Also to
know that tomorrow depends on what
fulfill one’s purpose because God’s purpose for
we are doing today, the decisions you are
you is not about you so we might as well perform
making has an impact… what are they
our duties while we wait.
sowing? Will they be happy with the fruit that will grow?
young & serving
11. How important is the company that
I would advise you not to find pleasure in doing
one keeps?
bad things thinking that you are still young and
Very very important. The bible says bad
you will fix your mistakes when you get order.
company corrupts good morals. You know,
What you are sowing now is what you will
bad friends will convince you to do the wrong
harvest in the future, please sow into good
things and that is not what you want for your
grounds. You have gifts and talents invest in
life. Associating myself with those that speak
them cause your gift will make room for and
wisdom, wealth and positivity is everything,
bring you before great men of honor.
the company I keep can break or make me. So it is important to be surrounded with
14. When people hear the name “Young &
those that speak higher than you and having
Serving” what do you want them to know?
friends that are wiser than you is not
I want them to know there is a group of young
intimidation it is rather a blessing.
people out there making noise for Jesus and that these young people are unashamed,
12. What do you pray your life imparts to
unapologetic, fearless and courageous. When
your generation?
they hear the name ‘Young & Serving’ I want
My prayer is that my life imparts in my
them to know that your life does not end
generation the glory of God that is through
because you are serving God but it’s worth it and
His word by Faith because this word makes of
you will see so many changes. I want people to
me a light. When people are lost in darkness
know that it is no longer I that live but Christ that
may I carry this light to their path, where
lives in me, they should know that ‘Young &
some are in immorality I will bring morality.
Serving’ was God’s idea for His people to know
Where some are without value I will bring the
and find Him.
value of God that is education which is the thought of God and the manner of God in
15. If King Jesus were to visit you for one day.
seeing things. I am the salt of the earth, I
What would you say to Him and how would
want to give my generation the taste that
you spend the rest of the day with Him?
flavour to live and serve God wholeheartedly.
I would be in tears as I thank Him for the finished
I want this life of mine to impart hope to the
works of the cross. We will spend the day talking
hopeless and vision for those that can’t see
because I got some questions for Him, I will
and have lost their sight. I want to walk in my
prepare my favorite dish for Him and we will
newness, the identify that I have found in
write a song together that will be a blessing to
Christ. This is my prayer, so help me God.
the world.
13. What advice would you give to a teen
16. Plans for 2021
reading this?
We are planning to host our very first youth
Enjoy your young days, be joyful and happy
conference this year.
while you are young and follow the ways of your heart but know that in all these things God will bring you to judgement.
@youngandserving
Hearing,
Obeying & Honouring Our Parents
BY: DIANA HAGEE
The Lord designated His own law honoring
It is so important to our Father that He chose
our parents thousands of years before on
to present it throughout scripture.
Mount Sinai. “Honor thy father and thy mother, as Jehovah thy God commanded
The Lord rewards obedience. One of my most
thee; that thy days may be long, and that it
beloved scriptures is found in Deuteronomy
may go well with thee…” (Deuteronomy 5:16)
28—there the Lord lists the many blessings that He will bestow upon His children when
God places great value on the honor that
we listen to His voice and obey His
should be shown to parents. This value is
commands. And it shall come to pass, if thou
evident in that He chose to include this
shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of
exhortation in the Ten Commandments
Jehovah thy God, to observe to do all His
(Exodus 20:12).
commandments which I command thee this-
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day that Jehovah thy God will set thee on
Honoring parents is the only command in
high above all the nations of the earth: and
Scripture that promises long life as a reward
all these blessings shall come upon thee, and
and a blessing on your descendants.
overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for
voice of Jehovah thy God…verses 1-2.
this is right. Honor your father and mother which is the first commandment with a
Think of it! God’s blessings will overtake us
promise, so that it may be well with you,
when we listen to His voice and obey what
and that you may live long on the earth”
He decrees. These blessings include good
(Ephesians 6:1-3). “Thus says the Lord of
health, abundant joy, supernatural favor and provision. What amazing promises and all we have to do is listen to His voice and obey it! However, we live in a world that has lost its ability to hear God’s voice. We have become more accustomed to heed the myriad of voices that encompass our everyday lives. These voices lead us in countless paths but sadly, few lead us to the path God has chosen for us. In a culture that invites individuality, disrespect and insolence, is it possible for us to teach our children to speak and act with reverence and consideration toward their parents, grandparents and others in authority? The answer is yes! Remember this Bible truth: we live in this world but we are not of it! The Word of God provides us with foundational guidelines which empower mothers and fathers to create a home environment that is permeated with a spiritual standard of living. Children must be taught to honor those in authority. This lesson is taught by word and deed and is a golden rule in life that will transform your child’s future success. It is a vital lesson that is also taught by our example. If you demand honor you must give honor.
hosts, the God of Israel: Because you have obeyed the command of Jonadab your father and have kept all his precepts and have done according to all that he commanded you, therefore thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Jonadab son of Rechab shall never fail [to have] a man [descendant] to stand before Me” (Jeremiah 35:18-19). The Greek word for honor means “to revere, prize and value.” Honor is giving respect not only for merit but also for position. This honor does not depend on what your parents did for you, or even if they were good parents. Rather, they are due honor because of who they are. King Solomon, the wisest man, urged children to respect their parents (Proverbs 1:8; 13:1; 30:17). Although we may no longer be directly under a parent’s authority, we never outgrow God’s command to honor our parents. Even Jesus, God the Son, submitted Himself to His earthly parents (Luke 2:51) and to His heavenly Father (Matthew 26:39). Following Christ’s example, we should seek to honor our parents in in ways that bring glory to God. We should honor our parents in both our actions and attitudes (Mark 7:6). If you have a fractured relationship with your
The fifth commandment is often referred to as the first commandment with a promise …
mother or father I ask that you bring restoration to that relationship today.
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Have you not honored your parents in word
Our purpose in life is to please and glorify
and deed? Obey the Word of the Lord and
God through our actions, our words and our
begin today.
deeds. We honor God by heeding His voice and obeying His commandments and He
Have you allowed your children to witness
honors us with a promise. So I ask that you
your disrespect of your parents…I ask that
heed His voice and obey His commandment…
you stop today for one day you will glean from the seed you have planted in their
“Children, obey your parents in everything,
young hearts. Wife, honor your husband,
for this pleases the Lord” (Colossians 3:20).
husband honor your wife for these are the parents that children are commanded in Scripture to honor.
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devotions
You Get What You Say by Dr AndrĂŠ and Jenny Roebert Isaiah 55:11 (NLT): "It is the same with My word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it." Have you ever heard the saying "you don't get what you want, you get what you say"? Well, according to the Word of God, this is in fact true! Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that death and life are in the power of the tongue, the words we speak will always cause a reaction, be it negative or positive. When we confess God's Word, with a heart full of faith, it will always produce what it promises. In Matthew 21:22 Jesus said, "...whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and [really] believing, you will receive." As long as what we ask for is in line with the Word of God, we can have the confidence to believe we will receive it. Understand God desires we walk in every one of His promises, to live full of His blessing, and to see His abundant goodness in our lives. All we need to do is take the words of Jesus to heart: "If you live in Me [abide vitally united to Me] and My words remain in you and continue to live in your hearts, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you." (John 15:7, AMPC)
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YOUR DESTINY IS BRIGHT Prayer: Father, you knew me before I knew you. You loved me before I loved you. Help me to believe in you. Help me to stay true to your word and help me to remember that it may not seem like it
Although your former state was ordinary, your future will be extraordinary." — Job 8:7 Our deeds, works, circumstances and past do not define where we are headed and what our destinies are. It does not define our identity in Christ nor does it define what the future holds for us. Yes, it is not an easy road, but you are not walking alone. You are with Christ who is able to turn graves into gardens, burdens into blessings and pain into power. Remember, keeping Christ close to our hearts isn’t always easy, but as we continue to journey through life, carrying His lessons with us will open us up to infinite new possibilities and will definitely make things a whole lot Bright! Keep the Faith and in Him you should Stay!
but as you know what’s meant for me, best for me, you are working behind the scenes for my good according to the purpose you called me for. Amen
saved by grace,
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