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  • TODAY'S KINGDOM INSIGHTS:

    SERMON TOPIC:

    SERMON: BE SPIRITUALLY ALERT — EMBER MONTHS ARE HERE.

    Theme:

    “Watch and Pray: Finishing the Year Strong in Christ”

    Key Text:

    1 Peter 5:8–9

    > “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”


    THE YEAR IS NOT OVER YET!

    Beloved, we have entered the final stretch of the year.
    The ember months—September, October, November and December—are often associated with celebrations, travelling, weddings, parties, business activities, family gatherings and end-of-year excitement.
    But as Christians, we must understand something:
    The end of the year is not a time to become spiritually careless. It is a time to become spiritually alert!
    Many people become relaxed because they think, “The year is almost over.”
    But the devil does not take a holiday.
    Your prayer life must not go on holiday.
    Your Bible study must not go on holiday.
    Your holiness must not go on holiday.
    Your spiritual discernment must not go on holiday.
    The fact that we are approaching the end of the year does not mean we should lower our spiritual guard.
    This is the season to watch, pray, discern and finish well!

    1. BE SOBER AND VIGILANT.
    1 Peter 5:8
    Peter says:
    > “Be sober, be vigilant…”
    To be sober means to remain spiritually clear-minded.
    To be vigilant means to remain watchful and alert.
    A Christian can be physically awake but spiritually asleep.
    You may attend church and still become spiritually careless.
    You may carry a Bible and still lose spiritual sensitivity.
    You may pray yesterday and still need to pray today.
    The ember months can bring many distractions:
    Excessive celebrations
    Ungodly relationships
    Financial pressure
    Peer pressure
    Sexual temptation
    Substance abuse
    Unnecessary travelling
    Reckless spending
    Internet and social-media distractions
    Pressure to “make it before the year ends”
    Do not allow the excitement of the season to silence the voice of the Holy Spirit.
    2. WATCH AND PRAY
    Matthew 26:41
    > “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation…”

    Notice that Jesus did not say pray without watching.
    He said:
    Watch AND pray.
    Prayer without spiritual alertness can make us careless.
    Spiritual alertness without prayer can make us powerless.
    We need both.
    During these months, increase your prayer life.
    Pray concerning:
    Your family
    Your children
    Your marriage
    Your career
    Your ministry
    Your finances
    Your travels
    Your relationships
    Your spiritual life
    The decisions you will make
    Do not wait until trouble comes before you begin to pray.
    Prayer is not only a crisis response; prayer is spiritual preparation.
    3. DO NOT LET THE SEASON STEAL YOUR SPIRITUAL FIRE
    Romans 12:11
    > “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.
    One danger of the ember months is spiritual fatigue.
    People become tired and say:
    > “I have prayed enough this year.”
    No!
    You don't retire from your relationship with God because the calendar is approaching December.
    Your spiritual fire must continue burning.
    Leviticus 6:13
    > “The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.”

    Your altar must remain alive.
    Don't let December find you spiritually empty.
    Keep reading the Word.
    Keep praying.
    Keep worshipping.
    Keep serving.
    Keep witnessing.
    Keep forgiving.
    Keep walking in holiness.
    4. BE CAREFUL WITH DECISIONS MADE UNDER PRESSURE.
    The final months of the year can create tremendous pressure.
    People begin asking:
    “What have you achieved this year?”
    “How much money have you made?”
    “When are you getting married?”
    “When will you build your house?”
    “When will you buy a car?”
    “What are you doing with your life?”
    Such questions can create comparison and desperation.
    And desperation can lead people into wrong decisions.
    Remember:
    You do not need to destroy your future because you are trying to impress people before December 31.
    Psalm 37:7 says:
    > “Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him…”
    Do not enter a wrong relationship because you are afraid of being single.
    Do not enter fraudulent business because you want quick money.
    Do not compromise your faith because you want acceptance.
    Do not abandon God's principles because you feel behind.
    God's timing is better than human pressure.
    5. FINISH THE YEAR STRONG.
    Philippians 3:13–14
    Paul says:
    > “Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before…”

    There is still time.
    Perhaps January did not go as planned.
    Maybe February brought disappointment.
    Maybe March brought unexpected challenges.
    Maybe you made mistakes.
    Maybe opportunities passed.
    Maybe you experienced losses.
    But the year is not over yet.
    Don't spend the remaining months mourning what went wrong.
    Ask:
    > “Lord, what can I still do with the time You have given me?”
    You can still pray.
    You can still reconcile.
    You can still start.
    You can still learn.
    You can still serve.
    You can still evangelize.
    You can still correct your mistakes.
    You can still become spiritually stronger.
    There are still chapters of your story that have not been written.

    BIBLICAL CASE STUDY:

    NEHEMIAH.

    Consider Nehemiah.
    When Nehemiah and the people were rebuilding Jerusalem's wall, their enemies attempted to distract and intimidate them.
    Nehemiah 4:9
    > “Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night…”
    Look at the balance:
    They prayed AND they watched.
    They did not say:
    > “We are praying, so we don't need to be careful.”
    Neither did they say:
    > “We are watching, so we don't need God.”
    They did both.
    Prayer + Watchfulness = Spiritual Alertness
    This is a powerful principle for the ember months.
    Pray as though everything depends on God.
    Work and watch as though God expects you to be responsible.

    DEEP SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS.

    1. Not every opportunity is a God-given opportunity.
    Some opportunities are simply distractions dressed as blessings.
    Discern before you accept.
    2. Not every relationship deserves access to your destiny.
    Some relationships strengthen your faith.
    Others weaken it.
    Watch your associations.
    3. The enemy often uses distraction before destruction.
    He does not always begin with something obviously evil.
    Sometimes he begins with:
    > “Just this once.”
    Then another time.
    Then another.
    Eventually, compromise becomes normal.
    4. The final months require spiritual discipline, not spiritual panic.
    Do not wait until December to start asking God to fix everything.
    Walk with God daily.
    5. Your greatest victory may be finishing faithfully.
    Not everyone who starts well finishes well.
    Your goal should not simply be:
    > “I want to end the year wealthy.”
    Say:
    > “I want to end the year closer to God, stronger in faith, cleaner in character and faithful to my assignment.”

    PRACTICAL ACTION STEPS FOR THE EMBER MONTHS.

    1. Establish a daily prayer time.
    Even if it is 15–30 minutes, be consistent.
    2. Read the Bible daily.
    Don't allow social media to receive more attention than God's Word.
    3. Examine your relationships.
    Ask who is strengthening your faith and who is weakening it.
    4. Avoid unnecessary risks.
    Be wise with travelling, finances, relationships and celebrations.
    5. Control your spending.
    Don't spend January's resources trying to impress people in December.
    6. Stay connected to Christian fellowship.
    Don't isolate yourself spiritually.
    7. Practice gratitude.
    Count your blessings instead of comparing yourself with others.
    8. Set spiritual goals.
    Before the year ends, decide what you want to accomplish spiritually.
    9. Reconcile where necessary.
    Do not carry unnecessary bitterness into another year.
    10. Finish what God has entrusted to you.
    Don't abandon your assignment because the year has been difficult.

    QUESTIONS FOR PERSONAL REFLECTION

    1. How spiritually alert am I right now?
    2. Has my prayer life become weaker?
    3. What distractions are threatening my relationship with God?
    4. Are there relationships I need to reconsider?
    5. Am I making decisions because of God's leading or because of pressure?
    6. What temptation do I need to become more watchful against?
    7. What unfinished assignment should I complete before the year ends?
    8. If the year ended today, would I be satisfied with my walk with God?
    9. What must I stop doing?
    10. What must I start doing?

    POWERFUL PRAYER POINTS

    1. Prayer for spiritual alertness
    Father, awaken my spirit and make me sensitive to Your voice. Help me to recognize every distraction and every trap of the enemy.
    2. Prayer for protection
    Lord, preserve me, my family and everyone connected to me throughout these remaining months. Keep us from evil and unnecessary danger.
    3. Prayer against temptation
    Father, strengthen me to say NO to every temptation that can destroy my testimony, destiny and relationship with You.
    4. Prayer for divine direction.
    Lord, guide my decisions. Give me wisdom to know what to accept, what to reject and what to wait for.
    5. Prayer against desperation
    Father, deliver me from the pressure to compete, compare or compromise. Help me to trust Your timing.
    6. Prayer for restoration
    Lord, restore whatever I have lost that is according to Your will, and give me wisdom to recover what can still be recovered.
    7. Prayer for finishing well
    Father, I will not finish this year spiritually empty. Give me grace to finish stronger, wiser, purer and closer to You than I started.
    8. Prayer for the family
    Lord, preserve our families. Let no tragedy, division or destructive influence prevail over our homes.
    9. Prayer for purpose
    Father, help me to complete every assignment You have entrusted to me before the end of this year.
    10. Prayer of surrender
    Lord Jesus, I surrender the remaining months of this year to You. Take control of my life, my plans, my family, my decisions and my future. Let Your will be done in my life. Amen.

    STRONG CLOSING: DON'T SLEEP THROUGH YOUR SEASON!

    Church, the ember months are here, but God's grace is still available!
    Don't become careless.
    Don't become distracted.
    Don't become desperate.
    Don't compromise.
    Don't allow celebrations to replace consecration.
    Don't allow social pressure to replace God's direction.
    Don't allow the mistakes of yesterday to destroy the possibilities of tomorrow.
    WATCH!
    PRAY!
    DISCERN!
    STAND FIRM!
    FINISH STRONG!

    The year may be approaching its final months, but your assignment is not finished.
    Your testimony is not finished.
    Your purpose is not finished.
    Your story is not finished.
    And above all:
    God is not finished with you!
    > “Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.” — Mark 13:33

    MY CHARGE TO YOU:

    Enter the ember months with prayer.
    Walk through them with wisdom.
    Live through them with holiness.
    Move through them with discernment.
    And finish them with thanksgiving.

    Be spiritually alert.
    Your destiny is too valuable to sleep through your season!
    In Jesus' name, Amen.

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    TODAY'S KINGDOM INSIGHTS: SERMON TOPIC: 🔥SERMON: BE SPIRITUALLY ALERT — EMBER MONTHS ARE HERE. Theme: “Watch and Pray: Finishing the Year Strong in Christ” Key Text: 1 Peter 5:8–9 > “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” 🔥 THE YEAR IS NOT OVER YET! Beloved, we have entered the final stretch of the year. The ember months—September, October, November and December—are often associated with celebrations, travelling, weddings, parties, business activities, family gatherings and end-of-year excitement. But as Christians, we must understand something: The end of the year is not a time to become spiritually careless. It is a time to become spiritually alert! Many people become relaxed because they think, “The year is almost over.” But the devil does not take a holiday. Your prayer life must not go on holiday. Your Bible study must not go on holiday. Your holiness must not go on holiday. Your spiritual discernment must not go on holiday. The fact that we are approaching the end of the year does not mean we should lower our spiritual guard. This is the season to watch, pray, discern and finish well! 1. 🛡️ BE SOBER AND VIGILANT. 1 Peter 5:8 Peter says: > “Be sober, be vigilant…” To be sober means to remain spiritually clear-minded. To be vigilant means to remain watchful and alert. A Christian can be physically awake but spiritually asleep. You may attend church and still become spiritually careless. You may carry a Bible and still lose spiritual sensitivity. You may pray yesterday and still need to pray today. The ember months can bring many distractions: Excessive celebrations Ungodly relationships Financial pressure Peer pressure Sexual temptation Substance abuse Unnecessary travelling Reckless spending Internet and social-media distractions Pressure to “make it before the year ends” Do not allow the excitement of the season to silence the voice of the Holy Spirit. 2. 🙏 WATCH AND PRAY Matthew 26:41 > “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation…” Notice that Jesus did not say pray without watching. He said: Watch AND pray. Prayer without spiritual alertness can make us careless. Spiritual alertness without prayer can make us powerless. We need both. During these months, increase your prayer life. Pray concerning: Your family Your children Your marriage Your career Your ministry Your finances Your travels Your relationships Your spiritual life The decisions you will make Do not wait until trouble comes before you begin to pray. Prayer is not only a crisis response; prayer is spiritual preparation. 3. 🕯️ DO NOT LET THE SEASON STEAL YOUR SPIRITUAL FIRE Romans 12:11 > “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord. One danger of the ember months is spiritual fatigue. People become tired and say: > “I have prayed enough this year.” No! You don't retire from your relationship with God because the calendar is approaching December. Your spiritual fire must continue burning. Leviticus 6:13 > “The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.” Your altar must remain alive. Don't let December find you spiritually empty. Keep reading the Word. Keep praying. Keep worshipping. Keep serving. Keep witnessing. Keep forgiving. Keep walking in holiness. 4. ⚠️ BE CAREFUL WITH DECISIONS MADE UNDER PRESSURE. The final months of the year can create tremendous pressure. People begin asking: “What have you achieved this year?” “How much money have you made?” “When are you getting married?” “When will you build your house?” “When will you buy a car?” “What are you doing with your life?” Such questions can create comparison and desperation. And desperation can lead people into wrong decisions. Remember: You do not need to destroy your future because you are trying to impress people before December 31. Psalm 37:7 says: > “Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him…” Do not enter a wrong relationship because you are afraid of being single. Do not enter fraudulent business because you want quick money. Do not compromise your faith because you want acceptance. Do not abandon God's principles because you feel behind. God's timing is better than human pressure. 5. 🎯 FINISH THE YEAR STRONG. Philippians 3:13–14 Paul says: > “Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before…” There is still time. Perhaps January did not go as planned. Maybe February brought disappointment. Maybe March brought unexpected challenges. Maybe you made mistakes. Maybe opportunities passed. Maybe you experienced losses. But the year is not over yet. Don't spend the remaining months mourning what went wrong. Ask: > “Lord, what can I still do with the time You have given me?” You can still pray. You can still reconcile. You can still start. You can still learn. You can still serve. You can still evangelize. You can still correct your mistakes. You can still become spiritually stronger. There are still chapters of your story that have not been written. 📖 BIBLICAL CASE STUDY: NEHEMIAH. Consider Nehemiah. When Nehemiah and the people were rebuilding Jerusalem's wall, their enemies attempted to distract and intimidate them. Nehemiah 4:9 > “Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night…” Look at the balance: They prayed AND they watched. They did not say: > “We are praying, so we don't need to be careful.” Neither did they say: > “We are watching, so we don't need God.” They did both. Prayer + Watchfulness = Spiritual Alertness This is a powerful principle for the ember months. Pray as though everything depends on God. Work and watch as though God expects you to be responsible. 💡 DEEP SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS. 1. Not every opportunity is a God-given opportunity. Some opportunities are simply distractions dressed as blessings. Discern before you accept. 2. Not every relationship deserves access to your destiny. Some relationships strengthen your faith. Others weaken it. Watch your associations. 3. The enemy often uses distraction before destruction. He does not always begin with something obviously evil. Sometimes he begins with: > “Just this once.” Then another time. Then another. Eventually, compromise becomes normal. 4. The final months require spiritual discipline, not spiritual panic. Do not wait until December to start asking God to fix everything. Walk with God daily. 5. Your greatest victory may be finishing faithfully. Not everyone who starts well finishes well. Your goal should not simply be: > “I want to end the year wealthy.” Say: > “I want to end the year closer to God, stronger in faith, cleaner in character and faithful to my assignment.” ✅ PRACTICAL ACTION STEPS FOR THE EMBER MONTHS. 1. Establish a daily prayer time. Even if it is 15–30 minutes, be consistent. 2. Read the Bible daily. Don't allow social media to receive more attention than God's Word. 3. Examine your relationships. Ask who is strengthening your faith and who is weakening it. 4. Avoid unnecessary risks. Be wise with travelling, finances, relationships and celebrations. 5. Control your spending. Don't spend January's resources trying to impress people in December. 6. Stay connected to Christian fellowship. Don't isolate yourself spiritually. 7. Practice gratitude. Count your blessings instead of comparing yourself with others. 8. Set spiritual goals. Before the year ends, decide what you want to accomplish spiritually. 9. Reconcile where necessary. Do not carry unnecessary bitterness into another year. 10. Finish what God has entrusted to you. Don't abandon your assignment because the year has been difficult. 🤔 QUESTIONS FOR PERSONAL REFLECTION 1. How spiritually alert am I right now? 2. Has my prayer life become weaker? 3. What distractions are threatening my relationship with God? 4. Are there relationships I need to reconsider? 5. Am I making decisions because of God's leading or because of pressure? 6. What temptation do I need to become more watchful against? 7. What unfinished assignment should I complete before the year ends? 8. If the year ended today, would I be satisfied with my walk with God? 9. What must I stop doing? 10. What must I start doing? 🙏 POWERFUL PRAYER POINTS 1. Prayer for spiritual alertness Father, awaken my spirit and make me sensitive to Your voice. Help me to recognize every distraction and every trap of the enemy. 2. Prayer for protection Lord, preserve me, my family and everyone connected to me throughout these remaining months. Keep us from evil and unnecessary danger. 3. Prayer against temptation Father, strengthen me to say NO to every temptation that can destroy my testimony, destiny and relationship with You. 4. Prayer for divine direction. Lord, guide my decisions. Give me wisdom to know what to accept, what to reject and what to wait for. 5. Prayer against desperation Father, deliver me from the pressure to compete, compare or compromise. Help me to trust Your timing. 6. Prayer for restoration Lord, restore whatever I have lost that is according to Your will, and give me wisdom to recover what can still be recovered. 7. Prayer for finishing well Father, I will not finish this year spiritually empty. Give me grace to finish stronger, wiser, purer and closer to You than I started. 8. Prayer for the family Lord, preserve our families. Let no tragedy, division or destructive influence prevail over our homes. 9. Prayer for purpose Father, help me to complete every assignment You have entrusted to me before the end of this year. 10. Prayer of surrender Lord Jesus, I surrender the remaining months of this year to You. Take control of my life, my plans, my family, my decisions and my future. Let Your will be done in my life. Amen. 🔥 STRONG CLOSING: DON'T SLEEP THROUGH YOUR SEASON! Church, the ember months are here, but God's grace is still available! Don't become careless. Don't become distracted. Don't become desperate. Don't compromise. Don't allow celebrations to replace consecration. Don't allow social pressure to replace God's direction. Don't allow the mistakes of yesterday to destroy the possibilities of tomorrow. WATCH! PRAY! DISCERN! STAND FIRM! FINISH STRONG! The year may be approaching its final months, but your assignment is not finished. Your testimony is not finished. Your purpose is not finished. Your story is not finished. And above all: God is not finished with you! > “Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.” — Mark 13:33 🔥 MY CHARGE TO YOU: Enter the ember months with prayer. Walk through them with wisdom. Live through them with holiness. Move through them with discernment. And finish them with thanksgiving. Be spiritually alert. Your destiny is too valuable to sleep through your season! In Jesus' name, Amen. Surrender your life to Jesus by joining a Bible believing Church. You can get inspirational ebooks from my selar/amazon shops below https://selar.com/m/umoh-edem1 https://selar.com/m/umoedem https://www.amazon.com/author/umohedembooks CONTACT - Whatsapp 2349024173027, +2349055447540 Email pastor.umoedem@gmail.com
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  • Consider This: Eph 2:10
    Pray that we would be...
    Focused,
    Intentionally
    Trusting Him...

    Vocalizing Truth
    Eager, doing good
    Sincerely loving others
    Serving others
    Emptied of self
    Lead by The Holy Spirit
    Set apart for His use...
    Made fit, equipped to do His Will...
    Heb 13:20-21, Titus 2:11-14, Matt 5:16
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    Consider This: Eph 2:10 Pray that we would be... Focused, Intentionally Trusting Him... Vocalizing Truth Eager, doing good Sincerely loving others Serving others Emptied of self Lead by The Holy Spirit Set apart for His use... Made fit, equipped to do His Will... Heb 13:20-21, Titus 2:11-14, Matt 5:16 Deborah Vargas \O/ 8-22-26
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  • Monday Encouragement — Redeeming the Time

    Blessings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ.

    It is remarkable how quickly this year is passing. Another month is ending, and it seems only yesterday that we began this year wondering what the months ahead would bring.

    At the same time, world events appear to become more extreme with each passing day. Wars and conflicts continue, natural disasters bring suffering, political and economic uncertainty trouble nations, and changes in our society seem to come faster than we can comprehend them.

    Yet none of this should cause the child of God to lose hope.

    While the world changes rapidly, our sovereign God never changes. He is not surprised by today’s events, nor is He uncertain about tomorrow. History is not moving beyond His control. Every nation and every generation remains under His sovereign authority.

    “For I am the LORD, I change not.” — Malachi 3:6

    The speed with which this year is passing should also remind us of something very personal: our time is precious.

    God has given each of us a limited number of days to serve Him. We cannot recover yesterday, and none of us is promised tomorrow. But by God’s grace, we have been given today.

    Scripture therefore tells us:

    “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” — Ephesians 5:15–16

    So perhaps the question for us this Monday is not simply, “What will happen in the world this week?”

    A better question is:

    “Lord, how would You have me serve You today?”

    There are people who need encouragement. There are believers who need strengthening. There are suffering people who need compassion. There are men and women who still need to hear the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    We cannot solve every problem confronting this world. But we know the One who holds this world in His hands.

    Therefore, let us not waste our precious days consumed by fear, anger, or endless speculation about tomorrow. Let us pray, stand firmly upon God’s Word, proclaim Christ faithfully, love our neighbors, serve those in need, and use every opportunity God provides for His glory.

    The year is passing quickly.

    The world is changing rapidly.

    But Jesus Christ is still Lord. His Word is still truth. His Gospel still saves. And our mission has not changed.

    May our sovereign Lord guide every step we take this week and help us faithfully redeem the time He has graciously given us.

    Serving Christ Together for His Glory Alone.

    Soli Deo Gloria.
    Monday Encouragement — Redeeming the Time Blessings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is remarkable how quickly this year is passing. Another month is ending, and it seems only yesterday that we began this year wondering what the months ahead would bring. At the same time, world events appear to become more extreme with each passing day. Wars and conflicts continue, natural disasters bring suffering, political and economic uncertainty trouble nations, and changes in our society seem to come faster than we can comprehend them. Yet none of this should cause the child of God to lose hope. While the world changes rapidly, our sovereign God never changes. He is not surprised by today’s events, nor is He uncertain about tomorrow. History is not moving beyond His control. Every nation and every generation remains under His sovereign authority. “For I am the LORD, I change not.” — Malachi 3:6 The speed with which this year is passing should also remind us of something very personal: our time is precious. God has given each of us a limited number of days to serve Him. We cannot recover yesterday, and none of us is promised tomorrow. But by God’s grace, we have been given today. Scripture therefore tells us: “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” — Ephesians 5:15–16 So perhaps the question for us this Monday is not simply, “What will happen in the world this week?” A better question is: “Lord, how would You have me serve You today?” There are people who need encouragement. There are believers who need strengthening. There are suffering people who need compassion. There are men and women who still need to hear the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. We cannot solve every problem confronting this world. But we know the One who holds this world in His hands. Therefore, let us not waste our precious days consumed by fear, anger, or endless speculation about tomorrow. Let us pray, stand firmly upon God’s Word, proclaim Christ faithfully, love our neighbors, serve those in need, and use every opportunity God provides for His glory. The year is passing quickly. The world is changing rapidly. But Jesus Christ is still Lord. His Word is still truth. His Gospel still saves. And our mission has not changed. May our sovereign Lord guide every step we take this week and help us faithfully redeem the time He has graciously given us. Serving Christ Together for His Glory Alone. Soli Deo Gloria.
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  • DAY 31- Morning

    Theme: BUILDING A SAFE HOME: Creating a Marriage Where Love, Respect and Peace Can Grow.

    Morning Reflection
    Keep Walking Together

    Good morning,
    We have come to the end of August.
    Thirty-one days.
    Thirty-one opportunities to pause, reflect, pray, forgive, serve, listen and love.
    Perhaps some days were easy.
    Perhaps some touched places in your marriage that needed healing.
    Perhaps some lessons made you laugh.
    Perhaps others challenged you deeply.
    But remember:
    Marriage is a journey, not a one-month project.
    Tomorrow begins another month.
    There will be new responsibilities.
    New challenges.
    New joys.
    New opportunities to grow.
    So don't put away what you have learned.
    Carry it forward.
    Keep choosing each other.
    Keep praying together.
    Keep talking.
    Keep serving.
    Keep forgiving.
    Keep Christ at the centre.
    And when you stumble, don't assume the journey is over.
    Get up.
    Take each other's hands.
    And keep walking.

    God's Word
    "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus." — Hebrews 12:1–2

    Today's Love Action
    Hold your spouse's hand and thank God together for bringing you through August.
    Then each of you say one thing you want to do better in your marriage next month.

    Let's Talk
    What is the most important lesson God has taught us through this month's journey?

    Prayer
    Heavenly Father, thank You for carrying us through this month. Thank You for every lesson, every blessing and every opportunity to grow. Help us carry these lessons into the new month. Continue to strengthen our marriage and keep Christ at the centre of our home. In Jesus' name, Amen.

    From The Counselor's Chair
    A strong marriage is not built in one dramatic moment. It is built through thousands of ordinary choices made faithfully over time.

    Marriage Nugget
    "A lasting marriage is built one faithful day at a time."

    Remember
    In marriage, it is not about winning the argument; it is about winning each other's hearts.
    DAY 31- Morning Theme: BUILDING A SAFE HOME: Creating a Marriage Where Love, Respect and Peace Can Grow. 🌅 Morning Reflection Keep Walking Together Good morning, We have come to the end of August. Thirty-one days. Thirty-one opportunities to pause, reflect, pray, forgive, serve, listen and love. Perhaps some days were easy. Perhaps some touched places in your marriage that needed healing. Perhaps some lessons made you laugh. Perhaps others challenged you deeply. But remember: Marriage is a journey, not a one-month project. Tomorrow begins another month. There will be new responsibilities. New challenges. New joys. New opportunities to grow. So don't put away what you have learned. Carry it forward. Keep choosing each other. Keep praying together. Keep talking. Keep serving. Keep forgiving. Keep Christ at the centre. And when you stumble, don't assume the journey is over. Get up. Take each other's hands. And keep walking. 📖 God's Word "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus." — Hebrews 12:1–2 ❤️ Today's Love Action Hold your spouse's hand and thank God together for bringing you through August. Then each of you say one thing you want to do better in your marriage next month. 💬 Let's Talk What is the most important lesson God has taught us through this month's journey? 🙏 Prayer Heavenly Father, thank You for carrying us through this month. Thank You for every lesson, every blessing and every opportunity to grow. Help us carry these lessons into the new month. Continue to strengthen our marriage and keep Christ at the centre of our home. In Jesus' name, Amen. 🌿 From The Counselor's Chair A strong marriage is not built in one dramatic moment. It is built through thousands of ordinary choices made faithfully over time. 💎 Marriage Nugget "A lasting marriage is built one faithful day at a time." Remember In marriage, it is not about winning the argument; it is about winning each other's hearts.
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  • Monday, 31st August, 2026

    TITLE: "FINISH STRONG: PRESS TOWARD THE PRIZE"

    ANCHOR SCRIPTURE(S)

    2 Timothy 4:7–8 (KJV) "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."

    Philippians 3:14 (KJV) "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."

    QUOTE TO REFLECT ON

    “Do not stop because the journey is difficult; keep pressing until you reach God's appointed finish line.”

    DAY'S REFLECTION

    Life is not only about how we start; it is also about how we finish. Paul, looking back over his life and ministry, confidently declared, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”

    The word “fight” reminds us that the Christian journey requires spiritual determination. There will be opposition, temptation, disappointment, discouragement, and seasons when continuing becomes difficult. But a believer must not surrender the faith because the road becomes challenging.

    “I have finished my course” speaks of completing the assignment God gave him. Every person has responsibilities, opportunities, and purposes that God expects them to fulfil. We should not spend our lives comparing our race with someone else's. Run your course faithfully.

    Paul also says, “I have kept the faith.” To keep means to preserve, guard, and remain faithful. Circumstances may change, people may disappoint us, and prayers may take longer than expected, but our confidence in God must remain.

    Philippians 3:14 adds, “I press toward the mark.” To press means to pursue with determination and earnest effort. Paul was not looking backward at past achievements; he was moving forward toward “the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

    Life experience teaches us that many people begin with enthusiasm but struggle to finish. A runner may start strongly but victory requires endurance until the end. Likewise, our Christian journey requires consistency—not merely occasional passion.

    As we come to the end of August, take a moment to reflect. There may have been victories, failures, delays, disappointments, and answered prayers. Whatever happened, do not stop moving forward. Learn from yesterday, remain faithful today, and press toward what God has ahead.

    Paul's greatest reward was not earthly recognition but “a crown of righteousness” from the Lord. This reminds us that faithful service to God is never wasted. Even when people do not notice our sacrifices, God sees them.

    Therefore, finish strong. Keep your faith. Keep your integrity. Keep serving. Keep praying. Keep pursuing Christ.

    The goal is not merely to begin well, but to finish faithfully.

    MEDITATION SCRIPTURE(S)

    Hebrews 12:1–2 (KJV) "Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."

    Galatians 6:9 (KJV) "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

    Revelation 2:10 (KJV) "Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life."

    LIFE LESSONS (IMPLICATIONS)

    1. A good beginning is important, but a faithful finish is essential.

    2. The Christian journey requires perseverance and spiritual discipline.

    3. Do not compare your race with another person's journey.

    4. Guard your faith even when circumstances become difficult. Past achievements should not prevent you from pursuing God's future purpose.

    5. God rewards faithful endurance. Keep your eyes on Christ, who is the author and finisher of our faith.

    EVERYDAY ACTION

    Leave yesterday's failures behind. Identify one goal God has placed before you. Take one purposeful step toward it. Refuse to give up when difficulties arise. Keep your eyes on Christ.

    PRAYER

    Heavenly Father, give me grace to remain faithful, endure every challenge, and finish the course You have given me. Help me press forward without giving up until I receive the prize of Your calling. In Jesus' name, Amen.

    DECLARATION

    I will not give up. I will keep the faith, finish my course, and press toward the mark. Every obstacle will strengthen my endurance, and by God's grace, I will finish strong and receive the reward of faithful service. Amen.

    Devotion by

    Rev. Frank Fabian Aidoo
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    Monday, 31st August, 2026 TITLE: "FINISH STRONG: PRESS TOWARD THE PRIZE" ANCHOR SCRIPTURE(S) 2 Timothy 4:7–8 (KJV) "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." Philippians 3:14 (KJV) "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." QUOTE TO REFLECT ON “Do not stop because the journey is difficult; keep pressing until you reach God's appointed finish line.” DAY'S REFLECTION Life is not only about how we start; it is also about how we finish. Paul, looking back over his life and ministry, confidently declared, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” The word “fight” reminds us that the Christian journey requires spiritual determination. There will be opposition, temptation, disappointment, discouragement, and seasons when continuing becomes difficult. But a believer must not surrender the faith because the road becomes challenging. “I have finished my course” speaks of completing the assignment God gave him. Every person has responsibilities, opportunities, and purposes that God expects them to fulfil. We should not spend our lives comparing our race with someone else's. Run your course faithfully. Paul also says, “I have kept the faith.” To keep means to preserve, guard, and remain faithful. Circumstances may change, people may disappoint us, and prayers may take longer than expected, but our confidence in God must remain. Philippians 3:14 adds, “I press toward the mark.” To press means to pursue with determination and earnest effort. Paul was not looking backward at past achievements; he was moving forward toward “the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Life experience teaches us that many people begin with enthusiasm but struggle to finish. A runner may start strongly but victory requires endurance until the end. Likewise, our Christian journey requires consistency—not merely occasional passion. As we come to the end of August, take a moment to reflect. There may have been victories, failures, delays, disappointments, and answered prayers. Whatever happened, do not stop moving forward. Learn from yesterday, remain faithful today, and press toward what God has ahead. Paul's greatest reward was not earthly recognition but “a crown of righteousness” from the Lord. This reminds us that faithful service to God is never wasted. Even when people do not notice our sacrifices, God sees them. Therefore, finish strong. Keep your faith. Keep your integrity. Keep serving. Keep praying. Keep pursuing Christ. The goal is not merely to begin well, but to finish faithfully. MEDITATION SCRIPTURE(S) Hebrews 12:1–2 (KJV) "Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God." Galatians 6:9 (KJV) "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Revelation 2:10 (KJV) "Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." LIFE LESSONS (IMPLICATIONS) 1. A good beginning is important, but a faithful finish is essential. 2. The Christian journey requires perseverance and spiritual discipline. 3. Do not compare your race with another person's journey. 4. Guard your faith even when circumstances become difficult. Past achievements should not prevent you from pursuing God's future purpose. 5. God rewards faithful endurance. Keep your eyes on Christ, who is the author and finisher of our faith. EVERYDAY ACTION Leave yesterday's failures behind. Identify one goal God has placed before you. Take one purposeful step toward it. Refuse to give up when difficulties arise. Keep your eyes on Christ. PRAYER Heavenly Father, give me grace to remain faithful, endure every challenge, and finish the course You have given me. Help me press forward without giving up until I receive the prize of Your calling. In Jesus' name, Amen. DECLARATION I will not give up. I will keep the faith, finish my course, and press toward the mark. Every obstacle will strengthen my endurance, and by God's grace, I will finish strong and receive the reward of faithful service. Amen. Devotion by Rev. Frank Fabian Aidoo 📞 +233 544 295 158 Follow us on WhatsApp 👇👇👇 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6EpEqHbFV78wOHgv2P
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  • God Sees What Nobody Else Sees (Matthew 6:4)

    Have you ever done something good and nobody noticed?

    You helped someone, but nobody thanked you.

    You worked hard, but someone else received the recognition.

    You prayed for someone privately, but they never knew.

    You remained faithful when walking away would have been easier.

    You chose integrity when nobody would have known if you had compromised.

    Sometimes it can feel discouraging.

    We naturally want to be recognized.

    We want someone to say:

    “Well done.”

    “I appreciate you.”

    “I saw what you did.”

    But Jesus reminds us of something powerful:

    God sees.

    In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches about giving, praying, and serving without doing these things simply to receive recognition from people.

    He reminds us that our heavenly Father sees what is done in secret.

    That means your quiet faithfulness matters.

    The prayer nobody heard matters.

    The kindness nobody noticed matters.

    The sacrifice nobody applauded matters.

    The temptation you resisted when nobody was watching matters.

    The decision to tell the truth when lying would have benefited you matters.

    The time you spent encouraging someone matters.

    The work you do with excellence even when your supervisor isn't watching matters.

    God sees it all.

    We live in a culture that often measures success by visibility.

    How many people saw it?

    How many likes did it receive?

    How many followers did it attract?

    How many people applauded?

    But God's measurement system is different.

    He looks at the heart.

    You can have thousands of people watching you and still have the wrong motives.

    You can also serve quietly with nobody watching and deeply honour God.

    Jesus Himself often withdrew from crowds to pray.

    He wasn't constantly seeking attention.

    He knew His identity came from the Father.

    And that's something we need to learn too.

    You don't have to perform for people when you are secure in God's approval.

    This doesn't mean recognition is always bad.

    Encouragement is good.

    Appreciation is good.

    Celebrating someone's achievement is good.

    But don't allow applause to become the reason you do what is right.

    If people praise you, remain humble.

    If they don't, remain faithful.

    If people notice, thank God.

    If they overlook you, keep going.

    Your reward isn't ultimately determined by people's opinions.

    There may be moments when your work feels invisible.

    A parent caring for a family.

    A student studying late at night.

    A worker doing an honest job.

    A Christian quietly serving at church.

    Someone praying for their family every morning.

    Someone choosing purity in a culture that celebrates compromise.

    Someone forgiving instead of seeking revenge.

    Someone sharing Jesus with a friend who is struggling.

    The world may never know the full story.

    But God does.

    Don't underestimate the power of hidden faithfulness.

    A tree grows from roots that most people never see.

    In the same way, some of the most important things God is doing in your life may be happening beneath the surface.

    Your character is developing.

    Your faith is becoming stronger.

    Your patience is growing.

    Your relationship with God is deepening.

    Your obedience is being tested.

    And one day, the fruit may become visible.

    So don't quit simply because nobody is applauding.

    Don't compromise simply because nobody seems to care.

    Don't stop doing good because someone else received the credit.

    Don't abandon your calling because your work isn't immediately recognized.

    Be faithful.

    Do what is right.

    Serve with the right heart.

    Love people.

    Obey God.

    And leave recognition in His hands.

    Remember Joseph.

    He served faithfully even when he was in prison.

    There was no glamorous platform.

    No crowd cheering for him.

    No obvious evidence that his future would become great.

    But God was with him.

    Eventually, God opened the door at the right time.

    Your current position may not be your final destination.

    Your hidden season may be preparing you for something you cannot see yet.

    So keep planting.

    Keep serving.

    Keep praying.

    Keep learning.

    Keep doing good.

    And don't forget:

    God sees what people don't see.

    Your heavenly Father knows your heart.

    He knows your motives.

    He knows your sacrifices.

    He knows your struggles.

    He knows the battles you fight privately.

    And His approval is worth more than the applause of the world.

    You don't need everyone to notice your faithfulness. You only need to remain faithful to the One who sees everything.

    Today, do one good thing without expecting recognition.

    Help someone.

    Encourage someone.

    Pray for someone.

    Serve quietly.

    Give generously.

    And don't worry about whether anyone notices.

    God sees.

    Are you willing to remain faithful even when nobody is watching or applauding?

    #GodSees #Matthew64 #Faithfulness #ServeGod #GodsApproval #FaithInAction #ChristianLiving #ChristianYouth #DoGood #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA
    God Sees What Nobody Else Sees (Matthew 6:4) Have you ever done something good and nobody noticed? You helped someone, but nobody thanked you. You worked hard, but someone else received the recognition. You prayed for someone privately, but they never knew. You remained faithful when walking away would have been easier. You chose integrity when nobody would have known if you had compromised. Sometimes it can feel discouraging. We naturally want to be recognized. We want someone to say: “Well done.” “I appreciate you.” “I saw what you did.” But Jesus reminds us of something powerful: God sees. In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches about giving, praying, and serving without doing these things simply to receive recognition from people. He reminds us that our heavenly Father sees what is done in secret. That means your quiet faithfulness matters. The prayer nobody heard matters. The kindness nobody noticed matters. The sacrifice nobody applauded matters. The temptation you resisted when nobody was watching matters. The decision to tell the truth when lying would have benefited you matters. The time you spent encouraging someone matters. The work you do with excellence even when your supervisor isn't watching matters. God sees it all. We live in a culture that often measures success by visibility. How many people saw it? How many likes did it receive? How many followers did it attract? How many people applauded? But God's measurement system is different. He looks at the heart. You can have thousands of people watching you and still have the wrong motives. You can also serve quietly with nobody watching and deeply honour God. Jesus Himself often withdrew from crowds to pray. He wasn't constantly seeking attention. He knew His identity came from the Father. And that's something we need to learn too. You don't have to perform for people when you are secure in God's approval. This doesn't mean recognition is always bad. Encouragement is good. Appreciation is good. Celebrating someone's achievement is good. But don't allow applause to become the reason you do what is right. If people praise you, remain humble. If they don't, remain faithful. If people notice, thank God. If they overlook you, keep going. Your reward isn't ultimately determined by people's opinions. There may be moments when your work feels invisible. A parent caring for a family. A student studying late at night. A worker doing an honest job. A Christian quietly serving at church. Someone praying for their family every morning. Someone choosing purity in a culture that celebrates compromise. Someone forgiving instead of seeking revenge. Someone sharing Jesus with a friend who is struggling. The world may never know the full story. But God does. Don't underestimate the power of hidden faithfulness. A tree grows from roots that most people never see. In the same way, some of the most important things God is doing in your life may be happening beneath the surface. Your character is developing. Your faith is becoming stronger. Your patience is growing. Your relationship with God is deepening. Your obedience is being tested. And one day, the fruit may become visible. So don't quit simply because nobody is applauding. Don't compromise simply because nobody seems to care. Don't stop doing good because someone else received the credit. Don't abandon your calling because your work isn't immediately recognized. Be faithful. Do what is right. Serve with the right heart. Love people. Obey God. And leave recognition in His hands. Remember Joseph. He served faithfully even when he was in prison. There was no glamorous platform. No crowd cheering for him. No obvious evidence that his future would become great. But God was with him. Eventually, God opened the door at the right time. Your current position may not be your final destination. Your hidden season may be preparing you for something you cannot see yet. So keep planting. Keep serving. Keep praying. Keep learning. Keep doing good. And don't forget: God sees what people don't see. Your heavenly Father knows your heart. He knows your motives. He knows your sacrifices. He knows your struggles. He knows the battles you fight privately. And His approval is worth more than the applause of the world. You don't need everyone to notice your faithfulness. You only need to remain faithful to the One who sees everything. Today, do one good thing without expecting recognition. Help someone. Encourage someone. Pray for someone. Serve quietly. Give generously. And don't worry about whether anyone notices. God sees. Are you willing to remain faithful even when nobody is watching or applauding? #GodSees #Matthew64 #Faithfulness #ServeGod #GodsApproval #FaithInAction #ChristianLiving #ChristianYouth #DoGood #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA
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  • Vision Complex Orphanage gives you opportunity to know more about how life is challenging in part of the world. Vision complex orphanage is a ministry that has testimony about what God has been doing to it. If you don't believe that God exists , at Vision complex we can tell you without doubt that God exists without fear of contradiction. So believe in Him He provides at His own time. Remember, serving others means serving God , You can't serve God without serving others.
    Vision Complex Orphanage gives you opportunity to know more about how life is challenging in part of the world. Vision complex orphanage is a ministry that has testimony about what God has been doing to it. If you don't believe that God exists , at Vision complex we can tell you without doubt that God exists without fear of contradiction. So believe in Him He provides at His own time. Remember, serving others means serving God , You can't serve God without serving others.
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  • MINISTERS OF THE ALTAR OF GOD

    SERVING GOD WITH FEAR AND TREMBLING

    Beloved, you and I were called to serve God with fear and trembling. Say: Amen!

    What a great privilege it is to be called by God!

    We were not called only to receive salvation. We were also called to serve.

    You may not be able to imagine the honor and privilege of being a servant of the living God.

    God loved the whole world. He called people from all nations. And among those who believed, many were reached by salvation.

    But in the midst of this multitude of saved people, God also chose some to perform specific functions in His Kingdom.

    Say: Amen!

    All those who are saved are servants of God. But there are those who were specifically called to certain services within the work.

    Some are workers, others are pastors, others teachers, others evangelists, others prophets, and others were called to different ministries and responsibilities.

    God distributed the gifts and offices according to His will, so that each one could work in His harvest.

    Say: Amen!

    And Paul teaches us that each person should remain in the calling to which they were called.

    Whoever was called to give, let them give.

    Whoever was called to comfort, let them comfort.

    Whoever was called to teach, let them teach.

    Whoever was called to preach, let them preach.

    Each one must faithfully fulfill what God has placed in their hands.

    Because no one did anything to deserve being chosen. Neither for salvation nor for service.

    It is all by the grace of God. Say: Amen!

    Therefore, serving the living God is an extraordinary privilege.

    We are not serving just any god. We are serving the living God, in the living Church.

    And this must make a difference in the way we serve.

    We cannot treat the things of God as a joke, as something ordinary or unimportant.

    Unfortunately, when people lose the fear of God, Christian service can become entertainment. The church begins to be treated as a place of shows, celebrations, conferences, congresses, and activities that, many times, cease to put God at the center.

    But the living Church needs servants who have fear, reverence, zeal, and responsibility before the work of God.

    Say: Amen!

    Serving God with fear and trembling means understanding that what we are doing is holy and important.

    We need to have zeal for the work.

    We need to have responsibility for what God has placed in our hands.

    We need to respect the calling.

    We need to respect the Word.

    We need to respect the house of God and the people of God.

    We cannot play with what God considers serious.

    Say: Amen!

    The time of childishness, of playing around, and of lack of responsibility needs to end.

    The time has come to mature.

    The time has come to understand the weight of the responsibility we have received.

    If God has called us, let us serve.

    If God has entrusted us with a work, let us take care of it.

    If God has given us a responsibility, let us fulfill it faithfully.

    Because the privilege of serving the living God also requires fear and trembling.

    May we never lose the fear of God.

    May we never lose our zeal for His work.

    May we never treat as ordinary what God has made holy.

    And may we, until the last day, be able to say:

    “Lord, everything that You placed in my hands, I sought to fulfill faithfully.”

    Say: Amen!

    BY: PROPHET ELIJAH
    MINISTERS OF THE ALTAR OF GOD SERVING GOD WITH FEAR AND TREMBLING Beloved, you and I were called to serve God with fear and trembling. Say: Amen! What a great privilege it is to be called by God! We were not called only to receive salvation. We were also called to serve. You may not be able to imagine the honor and privilege of being a servant of the living God. God loved the whole world. He called people from all nations. And among those who believed, many were reached by salvation. But in the midst of this multitude of saved people, God also chose some to perform specific functions in His Kingdom. Say: Amen! All those who are saved are servants of God. But there are those who were specifically called to certain services within the work. Some are workers, others are pastors, others teachers, others evangelists, others prophets, and others were called to different ministries and responsibilities. God distributed the gifts and offices according to His will, so that each one could work in His harvest. Say: Amen! And Paul teaches us that each person should remain in the calling to which they were called. Whoever was called to give, let them give. Whoever was called to comfort, let them comfort. Whoever was called to teach, let them teach. Whoever was called to preach, let them preach. Each one must faithfully fulfill what God has placed in their hands. Because no one did anything to deserve being chosen. Neither for salvation nor for service. It is all by the grace of God. Say: Amen! Therefore, serving the living God is an extraordinary privilege. We are not serving just any god. We are serving the living God, in the living Church. And this must make a difference in the way we serve. We cannot treat the things of God as a joke, as something ordinary or unimportant. Unfortunately, when people lose the fear of God, Christian service can become entertainment. The church begins to be treated as a place of shows, celebrations, conferences, congresses, and activities that, many times, cease to put God at the center. But the living Church needs servants who have fear, reverence, zeal, and responsibility before the work of God. Say: Amen! Serving God with fear and trembling means understanding that what we are doing is holy and important. We need to have zeal for the work. We need to have responsibility for what God has placed in our hands. We need to respect the calling. We need to respect the Word. We need to respect the house of God and the people of God. We cannot play with what God considers serious. Say: Amen! The time of childishness, of playing around, and of lack of responsibility needs to end. The time has come to mature. The time has come to understand the weight of the responsibility we have received. If God has called us, let us serve. If God has entrusted us with a work, let us take care of it. If God has given us a responsibility, let us fulfill it faithfully. Because the privilege of serving the living God also requires fear and trembling. May we never lose the fear of God. May we never lose our zeal for His work. May we never treat as ordinary what God has made holy. And may we, until the last day, be able to say: “Lord, everything that You placed in my hands, I sought to fulfill faithfully.” Say: Amen! BY: PROPHET ELIJAH
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