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*DAILY DEW 11/MAY/2023*
*CALLED UNTO PEACE* (II)
_Key Bible Text:_
*"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."* (Luke 2:13-14 (KJV))
_Bible Insight:_
Will this "vawulence" (violence) generation understand this peace that angels sang about when Christ was born into this world of vice and devices?
When Romans 3:17 says *"And the way of peace have they not known"* that perfectly describes the lots of this generation. Are you an exception?
We can't truly follow Jesus and not be a people of Peace!
To begin with, *"your feet ought to be shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace"* (Ephesians 6:15 (KJV) The gospel is a peace loving, peace pursuing, and peace creating Gospel. First, by the Gospel, we secure peace with God.
By the Gospel, we learn to behave peacefully. So peace is the third item mentioned among the bunch that makes up the fruit of the Spirit. (Gal. 5:22)
This peace is so important to God that we are told it is a mark of godly wisdom. So in James 3:17, we read *"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, THEN PEACEABLE, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy."*
This perfectly explains why Jesus would rather heal the man who came to arrest him, whom Peter cut off his ear. (Luke 22:51)
It also explains why he would rather leave quietly a town that publicly refused to welcome him, than call down fire to rain judgment upon them as suggested by his disciples. (Luke 9:51-56)
_MEDITATION:_
*When we act in ways that are not aligned in peace, we are not acting as dear children of God.*
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*DAILY DEW 10/MAY/2023*
*CALLED UNTO PEACE*
_Key Bible Text:_
*"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful."* (Colossians 3:15 (KJV))
_Bible Insight:_
PEACE must define every believer in Christ because Peace defines God. Peace is very important to God. Jesus himself is called the Prince of Peace. "Grace" & "love" enjoys so much popularity among many believers, but unto God, "grace" or "love" exist because God values peace. We won't know what God's love looks like, if not for his pursuit and passion for Peace. Little wonder, Jesus shed his blood in pursuit of peace between God and man! (Col. 1:20) #Selah
Romans twice defined God, not only with Grace but "God of Peace" (Rom. 15:33 & 16:20). There are several other references that shows how God loves peace.
Thus it makes perfect sense when Jesus taught us that *"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."* (Matthew 5:9 (KJV))
Like Jesus the begotten of the Father who sought to make peace between man and God, when we too value and pursue peace we register and establish ourselves as sons of God.
We are living in a generation where violence is taken as sports and entertainment. 😥
Have you not noticed how without these: violence, revenge, treachery, betrayal, and such similar vices, we don't have best seller movies and highly rated shows!?
In your own little corner do you value peace or you are like those who say, I don't want peace, the vawulence generation?
_MEDITATION:_
*Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.* (Romans 14:19 (KJV))
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*DAILY DEW 9/MAY/2023*
*CALLED UNTO ETERNAL INHERITANCE*
_Key Bible Text:_
*"And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance."* (Hebrews 9:15 (KJV) )
_Bible Insight:_
Jesus died to enable us receive the promise of eternal inheritance. This is one of the whys of our calling.
This eternal inheritance begins with eternal life. It is worth more than gold. It the very essence of our Christianity. Aside this, there is nothing more spectacular about our faith.
Thus, Paul cautions Timothy, and by extension, everyone who is to become an ardent believer and follower of Jesus:-
*"Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses."* (1 Timothy 6:12 (KJV))
We must be conscious that we need not pay a price to be called of God, save by grace and our believing in Christ. However, haven been called, we are mandated to "lay hold on eternal life".
It is a good reminder that what you are given, if you fail to receive and keep, you are not different from those who haven't been given in the first place.
Peter understood this. Hence, when it was time to respond to Jesus, he answered wisely:-
_Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life._ (John 6:67-68 (KJV))
In Titus 1:2 (KJV), Paul refers to it as a promise we "hope" for: *In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began*
Again Jesus clearly stated that eternal life is one of the things waiting for those who follows Him diligently, in the life to come:
*"And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,
But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; AND IN THE WORLD TO COME ETERNAL LIFE."* (Mark 10:29-30 (KJV))
But it all begins here and now because John 17:3 (KJV) says *"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."* Do you KNOW Jesus Christ?
_MEDITATION:_
*You have been called to eternal life. It is both a promise received and a promise to be received. Don't ever think you have it all already. Keep this truth both as a present and as a promise to be received*
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*DAILY DEW 8/MAY/2023*
*The Called Out Ones*
_Key Bible Text:_
*"By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went."* (Hebrews 11:8 (KJV))
_Bible Insight:_
Yes, we answered the call of God. But we need to keep examining God's word to understand the full scope of His calling.
As called out ones, we are like Abraham, living comfortably in his fathers house and among his people, until one day God came to call him out.
Likewise, we WERE living as the rest of the world, unsaved, unregenerated, without God, without light, without life, and without purpose, until one day, God called us out.
The church is God's called out ones. We are called out, out of sinful standards, out of ungodly passions, out of unclean lifestyles, out of worldly pursuits and worldly fashion. We are not called to remain with the world's ways of doing things but to come out of them.
*"Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty."* (2 Corinthians 6:17-18 (KJV))
As we come out, we must have a new place in view. For Abraham, the scripture says *"For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God."* Hebrews 11:10 (KJV)
This is actually what makes us God's people. We become dissatisfied and uncomfortable with this world. We become like brides, patiently but anxiously waiting for the groom. We are called out, and we are looking for God's city promised unto us. Hallelujah!
When we show that we are called out of this world's standards, that we are truly dissatisfied here but looking for a better heavenly city, then and only then, is God proud to call us His own. And He is not ashamed to identify with us.
_MEDITATION:_
*"But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city."* Hebrews 11:16 (KJV)
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*DAILY DEW 7/MAY/2023*
*Rediscovering The Fruits Of the Spirit*
_Key Bible Text:_
*"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."* (Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV)
_Bible Insight:_
No marriage seminar is greater than the gospel of Christ. In the gospel, you aren't just told how to behave; you are empowered to behave!
The gospel builds in us the FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT. No marriage built on these conducts won't survive! People say, 'marry a kind person'. Well, kindness as God has it, is a fruit of the Spirit.
Some say, 'marry a good man'. Goodness is part of the fruit of the Spirit! Whoooosh! Some say, 'marry someone who's patient and gentle'. Haha, gentleness and patience are in the package!
Some say, 'marry someone who will be faithful'. Ah yes, faithfulness is a fruit of the Spirit too! Some believers still don't get this and that's why they neglect spiritual growth and are running after tips on how to love (no thanks to life coaches on the pulpits).
The gospel builds love in our hearts in a way the world can never teach anyone. Believers have God's help already but they are chasing after self-help. My all time recommendation is - spiritual growth.
It changes everything!
We don't do patching things up
It's real transformation!
God working in us according to His will.
*"You never hold any marriage seminar but our home has more fire just by listening to the truth of God's word, anxiety and fear is forever gone because we are being taught our realities in Christ. I am truly grateful Sir"*
That was a testimony a member of church shared with me in response to my celebratory posts on her birthday yesterday. These kind of testimonials aren't for me. They don't validate my stance on how the gospel alone will fix believers, thereby transforming their relationships.
_MEDITATION:_
*"I have seen it in the word, and seen it change lives radically over the years. Perhaps, this will help some channel their energy rightly. Go for the real thing - the gospel!"*
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