Magnificent Life

"The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple." Psalm 119:130 The Bible is a compilation of 66 books written by various authors inspired by the Holy Spirit over 1500 years. It is the best-selling book of all time and has been translated into over 3,324 languages (including an increasing number of sign languages). The Bible is divided into two parts: the Old and New. The Old Testament is a record of God's dealings with the nation of Israel, and the New Testament is a record of God's dealings with humanity. The Bible is full of promises from God that can help us in every area of our lives. If we feel lost or alone, we can find comfort in Psalm 23. If we are struggling with sin, we can find strength in Romans 8:1-2. When we plant the seeds of God's Word in our hearts, we open ourselves up to all He has for us because it will transform our lives if we allow it to take root in our hearts. The Bible is God's Word, and it is a powerful tool that can be used to change our lives for

"Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it." Genesis 1:26 In Genesis 1:27, as we continue, the Bible says, "So God created human beings in his image. He created them in God's image; male and female, he created them." God has given us a winning starting point simply by creating us in his image. We are each designed with incredible potential and a unique role in this world. All we need to do is believe in ourselves and start living out our God-given destiny. You are a winner because you are created in the image of God. You can do great things because you were designed for it. God has a plan for your life, so always remember Him through His word. "And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day Christ Jesus comes." Amen. (Philippians 1:6). You are not in this alone.

"Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite." Psalm 147:5 When you enter Christ, three things change about you. First, your relationship with God changes. You are now a child of God, and He is your Father. Second, your identity changes. You are no longer defined by your sin but by your relationship with Christ. Third, your purpose changes. Now, you have a new mission in life- to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. As a result of these changes, your relationship with others and yourself is transformed. In Christ Jesus, your relationship with God changes from one of separation to one of the union. In Christ, you are no longer cut off from God because of your sin. Instead, you are brought near Him through Christ's blood that was shed on the cross for you. This new relationship with God involves intimacy and love instead of fear and judgment. Through Christ, you can now confidently approach God's throne to receive mercy, knowing that you are His beloved child. Galatians 2:20 says, "I have

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." John 1:1 The transformative power in Christ can take something broken or damaged and make it new again because, through Him, the porter has a purpose of what to do with clay from the beginning to the end. He knows how to transform the clay until it becomes useful in the world. Therefore, God made and remade us in his image. This is why we have the word and the spirit. However, it is not just about us being able to make something out of nothing. That is why no man has ever decided when to be born and how to begin living; God chose it through humans called parents. However, many people questioned why they were born to such parents when they saw other parents on the other hand. Some people also felt strongly dissatisfied with the environment in which they were born and grew up. But, does it interest you that the beginning of life just described has nothing spectacular to do for your future if only it is allowed to be a past, and yo

"Therefore, do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires." Romans 6:12 How do you know if your motives are pure? The Bible says in 1 John 3:12, "We should not be like Cain, who acted with malice and killed his brother." Cain is a biblical figure known for the first murder. After God rejected Cain's offering, Cain became angry and killed his brother Abel. When God asked Cain where Abel was, Cain replied, "I don't know. Am I my brother's keeper?" We can learn from Cain's story that if our motives are not pure, our actions will reveal our intentions. We will act out of anger and bitterness rather than love and compassion when our goals have not been met. God wants us to have pure motives because He knows that this is the only way we can truly be happy. When we do things for the wrong reasons, we may achieve our goals, but we will never be satisfied. Therefore, let God's will be the structure on which your intentions are built. This will not just rain blessings on you but also give you pe

"All the ways of a man are clean in his sight, but the LORD weighs the motives." Proverbs 16:2 The world is full of people with different motives. For example, some people are selfless and only want to help others, while others are more selfish and only care about themselves. Therefore, checking your intentions and ensuring they are pure before you take action is important. Otherwise, you may end up doing more harm than good. That's why we should make sure that we are doing what is good for the right reasons. Otherwise, we may end up sinning against God. Though checking our motives is not always easy. We may not even be aware of our ulterior motives. But it's important to take a step back and examine our intentions before taking action. Remember, the right intention or purpose in the spirits keeps our physical in the right direction. God is not just interested in what you've done or are doing; your intentions and motives are more important to Him. Unfortunately, many prayers have been turned down because they

"Do not call to mind the former things; pay no attention to the things of old." Isaiah 43:18 A successful life does not come from holding onto the past. Instead, it comes from letting go of what is no longer useful and embracing what is new. This is what Isaiah 43:18 tells us. To live a successful life, we must first be willing to let go of the things that no longer serve us. This includes negative thoughts, grudges, and anything else that is holding us back. Only then can we make room for new opportunities and experiences. It can be difficult to let go of the past, but it is essential for living a successful life. By releasing what is no longer helpful, we open ourselves up to new possibilities. So let go of what is dragging you down and embrace what lies ahead. However, it would help if you accepted the reality that your past is not the end of this world and cannot be the end. You have the potential to accomplish higher things now and in the future. Remember, you must let go of the past to get to the best o

"The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 One could say it was a miracle. One could say it was the result of a mother's prayers. Or one could say that it was simply Heaven's intervention on Earth! Whatever the case, Duncan's story is sure to be remembered. According to the story, the young boy was out playing with his friends when he suddenly fell and hit his head. His mother rushed to his side and prayed for him fervently. Finally, the paramedics arrived and took him to the hospital, where he lay in a coma for weeks. His family and friends never lost hope and continued to pray for him day and night. Finally, miraculously, the boy woke up from his coma and fully recovered. However, just a week before his recovery, doctors had given up hope for the young boy and his recovery. And you cannot blame them. They only focused on what they were taught and how the situation seemed worse but forgot about heaven's i

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23 Divine Mercy is limitless and available to everyone. God's mercy extends to anyone in any situation as far as they believe. God's mercy is a divine attribute that is extended to humanity. In Christian theology, God's mercy is seen as an essential component of His character, with some theologians going so far as to say that it is one of the defining aspects of who God is. Mercy is a key part of God's love for humanity, and it is something that He extends to us even when we do not deserve it. Are you looking for God's mercy in your life? Divine Mercy is Heaven's intervention on Earth, but you must believe and be key to it. I read a story of a certain man who has been renovating his home for months, and he was running out of cash to complete the project. The current home-owner already gave him a quit notice to move out of the house, and the move-out day is

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6 God's mercy helps us navigate life's difficult decisions and steers us through life. The message of Proverbs 3:5-6 is that God's people should rely on Him, not on their understanding of technology, for guidance. This is a good reminder for us in the 21st century when so many people rely on GPS devices and other forms of technology for navigation. Even in a day when GPS devices seem infallible, it is important to remember that God is always with us and that we can always rely on Him for guidance. Psalm 119:105 says, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." This verse is a reminder that God is our navigator. He will guide us through the darkness and help us find our way. Therefore, we must be careful not to go off the path God has set for us. Instead, we need to follow His Word and let it be a light for our path. God's Word is al

"Your ears will hear a word behind you, 'This is the way, walk in it,' whenever you turn to the right or to the left." Isaiah 30:21 When it comes to finding our way in life, it's easy to get caught up in thinking that we need all the help we can get from technology. GPS systems are great for getting us from Point A to Point B. But what if we don't know where we're going? That's where God comes in. God's GPS is so much more than that. It's a system that helps us find our way in life when we feel lost, confused, or just plain stuck. He is the ultimate GPS and knows the way to our final destination. Isaiah 30:21 says, "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'" This verse reminds us that God is always with us, guiding us on our journey. He will never leave us or forsake us. When we follow God's GPS, we can be confident that we are on the right path, even without inputting our address. His guidance will always lead us to where we n

"For whoever has will be given more. But whoever does not have, even what he has, will be taken away from him." Mark 4:25 An old Latin Proverb says, "Quidquid recipitur ad modum recipientis recipitur. This famous quote is attributed to our ability to receive information, which means, "Whatever is received is received according to the nature of the recipient." In other words, we receive things based on our nature and how we can perceive them. This is why two people can have different experiences of the same event - it may be because they pay attention differently or because each one treasure and appreciates it differently. Remember that our attention serves as a filter that affects how we process information. In Mark 4, when Jesus was teaching people about the parable of light, He said some prophetic words in verses 23-25, saying, "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear." Then He said to them, "Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will

"Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly. Psalm 85:8 God is always speaking to us through His word and His creation. We need to be still and listen. Sometimes it's through a whisper, sometimes through a loud crash. But God is always speaking. We see His handiwork in the beauty of a sunset and hear His voice in the pages of Scripture. To know God, we must learn to listen for His voice in His creation and Word. He speaks to us about who He is, His love for us, and His plan for our lives. Through creation, He reveals Himself as the powerful and loving Creator who knows and cares for us. His desire is for us to know Him and to have a relationship with Him. He speaks to us in many ways, but we often fail to listen. God's word is a source of guidance and wisdom for believers. It can be interpreted differently, but ultimately it is a way for God to communicate with His people (John 8:47). Through studying the Bible, we can le

"And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth."1 Samuel 3:10 God is always speaking to us, though we may not always be attuned to the frequency. By paying attention to our thoughts, emotions, and experiences, we can begin to understand the language of God. This communication from God is often felt more than it is heard, though it can also come in the form of a quiet voice or nudge. Our job is to be still and listen for the ways God is trying to reach us. God's voice is active and alive in our lives. It is a constant presence in our lives, whether we are paying attention or not. His voice will continue to reveal His character, purpose, and the deepest secret of things in life. Please do not take his voice for granted because it's sharper than any two-edged sword. It is factual that contemporary Christians give little or no attention to God's voice. How I wish I could emphasize this, even while raising our children. Samuel was j

"For the Lord GOD will help Me; Therefore, I will not be disgraced; Therefore, I have set My face like a flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed." Isaiah 50:7. In a world that is often unpredictable and full of turmoil, it can be difficult to trust that anything or anyone will remain constant. However, when we put our trust in God, we can be confident that He will never fail us. Though we may face challenges and trials in this life, God is always with us, providing us with strength, comfort, and hope. When we trust in Him, we can rest assured that He will never let us down. God never fails to keep His words and His promises. God will never let you down in any situation; all His demands are persistence and strong faith in Him. God's word and promises to multiply and make a nation through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob never failed. David defeated Goliath because God never fails. We can remember Hannah as one of the people who enjoyed the unfailing power of God. She was so depressed because she didn't have a ch

"For there is one God and one mediator between God and humanity, the man Christ Jesus" 1 Timothy 2:5 Christ is the key to our relationship with God. Through him, we can have a personal relationship with God. Christ is the bridge that links us to God because the expected relationship between God and humanity was initially broken in the Garden of Eden. Human being lost their mutual connection with the almighty God, and the proper mode of worship and interaction was not regained until our mediator appeared. Jesus, our loving mediator, brought back the privilege for every human to speak and to hear from God. We could worship in spirit and truth again, unlike when people worship and live in fear of God. Our only fear now is to honor and reference God as our father. Jesus has done the best for us by standing as an intermediary between humans and God. He went through the cross, prayed breathtakingly, fasted, and learned obedience to ensure that the two parties reached a mutual consensus. He bridges the gap between t

"For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you." Matthew 6:14 According to Luke 11:4, forgiveness is the key to unlocking God's blessings. It is like an exchange currency that allows us to receive God's forgiveness. Remember, without forgiveness, we would be removed from God and His love. When we think of forgiveness, we often think of it in personal relationships. We forgive someone who has wronged us, and in doing so, we hope to repair the relationship. However, forgiveness is also an important concept in terms of finance. When we forgive someone who wrongs us, we are effectively canceling their debt. This is an act of generosity that can be beneficial to both parties involved. The Bible says: "forgive them who have wronged you, for they know not what they do." Though some of our actions may lead to an offense, and when offenses are not rightly approached, it will unavoidably lead to unforgiveness. On different occasions and in various teachings, the scriptures admonish

"The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So, it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." John 3:8 C. H. Spurgeon once said, "When men are perishing, it would be cruel to interest their minds or amuse their fancies. We must give earnest heed to their necessities. Is it famine that slays them? We must give them food. Is it a disease? Let us give the medicine. Now the spiritual needs of men are urgent, and the most pressing is their regeneration: they must be born again or lost." In other words, being born again is every humankind necessity because it is a change of heart to live according to God's will, not just a change of skin. As we can see, the glimpse of being born again benefits in today's Bible verse, which says. "The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So, it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." When one is born again, they are cleansed of all si

"Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again; he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:3. Have you ever wondered what it means to be born again? In John 3:7, Jesus said, "you must be born again." But what does that mean? Being born again is a spiritual rebirth. It's not something that happens physically. Instead, it's a transformation that takes place in our hearts and minds when we say Yes to the will of God. It's a new way of life, made possible by the power of the Holy Spirit. There was a man named Nicodemus in the Bible. He was a spiritual leader and a great man, and one night while speaking to Jesus Christ, Nicodemus asked Him what is the requirement to go to heaven. Jesus told him, "You must be born again." It sounds so nonobvious that we should be BORN AGAIN before entering or seeing the Kingdom of heaven. However, when genuine born-again Christians look back at their life and the salvation they receive, they will tell you that being born again has bee

"While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message." Act 10:44. God is always ready to give you an answer, provide guidance, and be a guide. Therefore, when you need help, ask God. When your heart is troubled or broken, seek Him out and ask Him. When you feel like giving up, ask God to help you find strength and courage again and again. When you're feeling hopeless, ask Him to help you find hope. When you're struggling, ask Him to help you find hope again and again. Always ready for you. In this noisiness of everyday life, we often forget that God is always ready for us when we need him most. Let me tell you, miracles still happen every day. I'm sure yours is coming soon! You might be amazed by how God heals and deliver people. A miracle happens differently; an instant miracle can occur while the minister is preaching, teaching, or awaiting a miracle for God's glory. Sometimes, God doesn't wait for that session to end before heals. Just via the Word, God supernatura