• THAT I MAY KNOW HIM.[PHP.3:10]

    VOWS ARE SACRED; LEARNING FROM JEPHTHAH, THE BROKEN LEADER! (JUDGES 11:1-3,30-35)

    I want to say as an appetizer that, contrarily to what many of us think, Jephthah's daughter wasn't burnt as a sacrifice , but was dedicated as a celibate,to serve God in His House for the rest of her life;
    And she said unto her father, Let this thing be done for me: let me alone two months, that I may go up and down upon the mountains, and BEWAIL my VIRGINITY, I and my fellows. (Jdg 11: 37)

    Also ,most of our travails as humans can be traced to our careless utterances in the past. The devil and his demons listen hard to the words spoken by us,looking for the one that he can use against us.

    Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. (Pro 18: 21)

    In the life account of Jephthah,we meet face to face with the depravity of the human race...his default nature of sin. From my point of view, Jephthah's story is not an Old Testament favourite. Indeed,his deeds elicite different responses from different people.
    Jephthah was a leader, a judge of Israel, who fights Israel’s enemies and leads the Nation into freedom. The Spirit of the Lord came upon him to lead him into battle.

    And yet, no sooner had the Spirit come onto Jephthah, than he made the biggest mistake of his life. He made a vow to God to sacrifice the first thing that came to meet him when he comes home victorious. But God NEVER asked for a vow. God had already sent His Spirit. Jephthah was trying to buy the support that was already his; he simply did not understand the Ways of God.

    His lack of understanding then grew to tragic dimensions. As he came home, his daughter came out to meet him… and Jephthah promised to fulfil his vow. Still he misunderstood the ways of God. The law of Moses made specific provisions for the redemption of people (and even animals) vowed to God (Leviticus 27:1-13): the sacrifice of children was forbidden (Leviticus 18:21; Deuteronomy 18:10). But Jephthah thought his attempt to ‘buy’ God was more important than his daughter. What he knew of God was only partial and skewed.

    Yet let us not judge Jephthah too quickly. If we go back to the beginning of his story, we meet a man who has been shaped by his upbringing: rejected by his family and stigmatised as the son of a prostitute.

    Jephthah had very little space in his life to learn what it means to be accepted and supported. Instead, he grew up trying to control the world around him through violence and manipulation. As others hurt him, he responded in kind and became a mercenary, then negotiated hard for his place as a leader of Israel.

    He may have led Israel into victory against the Ammonites, but his motivation seems primarily to prove himself and find a place of safety in the community that had rejected him. There is little in Jephthtah’s background that could have prepared him for the way God relates to His people: freely, in complete love, with grace.

    We do not need to prove ourselves, or buy God’s love and protection. Jephthah was so keen to protect himself, he missed out on the chance to live life with the God who could have made him safer than he could ever have imagined.

    Yet, some critics of the Bible would even seize the life of Jephthah as an example of God’s unreasonable sense of justice and mercy. For these reasons, we need to take a deeper look at the story of Jephthah. Did his story really reveal God as a God who is bloodthirsty and devoid of mercy?
    When we return, we will look into some spiritual Truths from his life.

    Remain blessed, !
    THAT I MAY KNOW HIM.[PHP.3:10] πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯ VOWS ARE SACRED; LEARNING FROM JEPHTHAH, THE BROKEN LEADER! (JUDGES 11:1-3,30-35) πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯ I want to say as an appetizer that, contrarily to what many of us think, Jephthah's daughter wasn't burnt as a sacrifice , but was dedicated as a celibate,to serve God in His House for the rest of her life; And she said unto her father, Let this thing be done for me: let me alone two months, that I may go up and down upon the mountains, and BEWAIL my VIRGINITY, I and my fellows. (Jdg 11: 37) Also ,most of our travails as humans can be traced to our careless utterances in the past. The devil and his demons listen hard to the words spoken by us,looking for the one that he can use against us. Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. (Pro 18: 21) In the life account of Jephthah,we meet face to face with the depravity of the human race...his default nature of sin. From my point of view, Jephthah's story is not an Old Testament favourite. Indeed,his deeds elicite different responses from different people. Jephthah was a leader, a judge of Israel, who fights Israel’s enemies and leads the Nation into freedom. The Spirit of the Lord came upon him to lead him into battle. And yet, no sooner had the Spirit come onto Jephthah, than he made the biggest mistake of his life. He made a vow to God to sacrifice the first thing that came to meet him when he comes home victorious. But God NEVER asked for a vow. God had already sent His Spirit. Jephthah was trying to buy the support that was already his; he simply did not understand the Ways of God. His lack of understanding then grew to tragic dimensions. As he came home, his daughter came out to meet him… and Jephthah promised to fulfil his vow. Still he misunderstood the ways of God. The law of Moses made specific provisions for the redemption of people (and even animals) vowed to God (Leviticus 27:1-13): the sacrifice of children was forbidden (Leviticus 18:21; Deuteronomy 18:10). But Jephthah thought his attempt to ‘buy’ God was more important than his daughter. What he knew of God was only partial and skewed. Yet let us not judge Jephthah too quickly. If we go back to the beginning of his story, we meet a man who has been shaped by his upbringing: rejected by his family and stigmatised as the son of a prostitute. Jephthah had very little space in his life to learn what it means to be accepted and supported. Instead, he grew up trying to control the world around him through violence and manipulation. As others hurt him, he responded in kind and became a mercenary, then negotiated hard for his place as a leader of Israel. He may have led Israel into victory against the Ammonites, but his motivation seems primarily to prove himself and find a place of safety in the community that had rejected him. There is little in Jephthtah’s background that could have prepared him for the way God relates to His people: freely, in complete love, with grace. We do not need to prove ourselves, or buy God’s love and protection. Jephthah was so keen to protect himself, he missed out on the chance to live life with the God who could have made him safer than he could ever have imagined. Yet, some critics of the Bible would even seize the life of Jephthah as an example of God’s unreasonable sense of justice and mercy. For these reasons, we need to take a deeper look at the story of Jephthah. Did his story really reveal God as a God who is bloodthirsty and devoid of mercy? When we return, we will look into some spiritual Truths from his life. Remain blessed, πŸ™‡πŸ™!
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  • THAT I MAY KNOW HIM.[PHP.3:10]

    VOWS ARE SACRED; LEARNING FROM JEPHTHAH, THE BROKEN LEADER! (JUDGES 11:1-3,30-35)

    I want to say as an appetizer that, contrarily to what many of us think, Jephthah's daughter wasn't burnt as a sacrifice , but was dedicated as a celibate,to serve God in His House for the rest of her life;
    And she said unto her father, Let this thing be done for me: let me alone two months, that I may go up and down upon the mountains, and BEWAIL my VIRGINITY, I and my fellows. (Jdg 11: 37)

    Also ,most of our travails as humans can be traced to our careless utterances in the past. The devil and his demons listen hard to the words spoken by us,looking for the one that he can use against us.

    Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. (Pro 18: 21)

    In the life account of Jephthah,we meet face to face with the depravity of the human race...his default nature of sin. From my point of view, Jephthah's story is not an Old Testament favourite. Indeed,his deeds elicite different responses from different people.
    Jephthah was a leader, a judge of Israel, who fights Israel’s enemies and leads the Nation into freedom. The Spirit of the Lord came upon him to lead him into battle.

    And yet, no sooner had the Spirit come onto Jephthah, than he made the biggest mistake of his life. He made a vow to God to sacrifice the first thing that came to meet him when he comes home victorious. But God NEVER asked for a vow. God had already sent His Spirit. Jephthah was trying to buy the support that was already his; he simply did not understand the Ways of God.

    His lack of understanding then grew to tragic dimensions. As he came home, his daughter came out to meet him… and Jephthah promised to fulfil his vow. Still he misunderstood the ways of God. The law of Moses made specific provisions for the redemption of people (and even animals) vowed to God (Leviticus 27:1-13): the sacrifice of children was forbidden (Leviticus 18:21; Deuteronomy 18:10). But Jephthah thought his attempt to ‘buy’ God was more important than his daughter. What he knew of God was only partial and skewed.

    Yet let us not judge Jephthah too quickly. If we go back to the beginning of his story, we meet a man who has been shaped by his upbringing: rejected by his family and stigmatised as the son of a prostitute.

    Jephthah had very little space in his life to learn what it means to be accepted and supported. Instead, he grew up trying to control the world around him through violence and manipulation. As others hurt him, he responded in kind and became a mercenary, then negotiated hard for his place as a leader of Israel.

    He may have led Israel into victory against the Ammonites, but his motivation seems primarily to prove himself and find a place of safety in the community that had rejected him. There is little in Jephthtah’s background that could have prepared him for the way God relates to His people: freely, in complete love, with grace.

    We do not need to prove ourselves, or buy God’s love and protection. Jephthah was so keen to protect himself, he missed out on the chance to live life with the God who could have made him safer than he could ever have imagined.

    Yet, some critics of the Bible would even seize the life of Jephthah as an example of God’s unreasonable sense of justice and mercy. For these reasons, we need to take a deeper look at the story of Jephthah. Did his story really reveal God as a God who is bloodthirsty and devoid of mercy?
    When we return, we will look into some spiritual Truths from his life.

    Remain blessed, !
    THAT I MAY KNOW HIM.[PHP.3:10] πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯ VOWS ARE SACRED; LEARNING FROM JEPHTHAH, THE BROKEN LEADER! (JUDGES 11:1-3,30-35) πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯ I want to say as an appetizer that, contrarily to what many of us think, Jephthah's daughter wasn't burnt as a sacrifice , but was dedicated as a celibate,to serve God in His House for the rest of her life; And she said unto her father, Let this thing be done for me: let me alone two months, that I may go up and down upon the mountains, and BEWAIL my VIRGINITY, I and my fellows. (Jdg 11: 37) Also ,most of our travails as humans can be traced to our careless utterances in the past. The devil and his demons listen hard to the words spoken by us,looking for the one that he can use against us. Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. (Pro 18: 21) In the life account of Jephthah,we meet face to face with the depravity of the human race...his default nature of sin. From my point of view, Jephthah's story is not an Old Testament favourite. Indeed,his deeds elicite different responses from different people. Jephthah was a leader, a judge of Israel, who fights Israel’s enemies and leads the Nation into freedom. The Spirit of the Lord came upon him to lead him into battle. And yet, no sooner had the Spirit come onto Jephthah, than he made the biggest mistake of his life. He made a vow to God to sacrifice the first thing that came to meet him when he comes home victorious. But God NEVER asked for a vow. God had already sent His Spirit. Jephthah was trying to buy the support that was already his; he simply did not understand the Ways of God. His lack of understanding then grew to tragic dimensions. As he came home, his daughter came out to meet him… and Jephthah promised to fulfil his vow. Still he misunderstood the ways of God. The law of Moses made specific provisions for the redemption of people (and even animals) vowed to God (Leviticus 27:1-13): the sacrifice of children was forbidden (Leviticus 18:21; Deuteronomy 18:10). But Jephthah thought his attempt to ‘buy’ God was more important than his daughter. What he knew of God was only partial and skewed. Yet let us not judge Jephthah too quickly. If we go back to the beginning of his story, we meet a man who has been shaped by his upbringing: rejected by his family and stigmatised as the son of a prostitute. Jephthah had very little space in his life to learn what it means to be accepted and supported. Instead, he grew up trying to control the world around him through violence and manipulation. As others hurt him, he responded in kind and became a mercenary, then negotiated hard for his place as a leader of Israel. He may have led Israel into victory against the Ammonites, but his motivation seems primarily to prove himself and find a place of safety in the community that had rejected him. There is little in Jephthtah’s background that could have prepared him for the way God relates to His people: freely, in complete love, with grace. We do not need to prove ourselves, or buy God’s love and protection. Jephthah was so keen to protect himself, he missed out on the chance to live life with the God who could have made him safer than he could ever have imagined. Yet, some critics of the Bible would even seize the life of Jephthah as an example of God’s unreasonable sense of justice and mercy. For these reasons, we need to take a deeper look at the story of Jephthah. Did his story really reveal God as a God who is bloodthirsty and devoid of mercy? When we return, we will look into some spiritual Truths from his life. Remain blessed, πŸ™‡πŸ™!
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  • JUST A MINUTE, PLEASE! [THE PREACHER'S CORNER] NO PAIN, NO GAIN, NO CROSS, NO CROWN! {HEB.12:4}

    Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. (Heb 12: 4)

    For anyone who has followed us up, we've have talked so much about what a fellow minister called COMMUNAL AFFLICTIONS...used to describe a not "too far now" global situation characterized by famine and hunger. That's why it's very imperative that pastors should save for what is traditionally refered to as the "rainy day," including an aggressive diversification into agriculture. This is what the following scriptures actually mean;
    Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat[food] in mine house... (Mal 3: 10a)

    Yea, the LORD will answer and say unto his people, Behold, I will send you corn, and wine, and oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith: and I will no more make you a reproach among the heathen: (Joe 2: 19)
    8. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
    9. As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
    10. Now he[God's Church]that ministereth seed to the sower[unbelievers"gentiles"]
    both minister bread for your food,
    [those who shall run into God's House seeking for food]
    and MULTIPLY your seed sown, and INCREASE the fruits of your RIGHTEOUSNESS{salvation};) (2Co 9: 8-10)
    And again;
    2. And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.
    3. And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. (Isa 2: 2-3)

    This scripture refers to Christ Jesus' ace or trump card that He will play. Like I previously said,we have studied this before.As at this event which will happen just before Christ Jesus' Return, you can only get food "in and from" the House of God.And the currency to buy the food isn't silver or gold[money],but AN AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT CHRIST JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOUR!

    At this point,your millions and billions,cars, mansions and jets don't count. All roads will lead to the Household of Faith. For those,who will still refuse Christ Jesus,they will be hiding in fear of one another...no security details, convoys and motorcades, for Man will kill man for food.

    And look at today's settings, it's obvious that we gradually getting to that point. There will be a great falling away of primary figures in the church(still in the church,but have fallen in our hearts), and also there will be a mark of great influx of the supposed secondary people(those of us, hitherto are unnoticed) into the Household of Faith(God's Church).

    When we notice this scenarios around us, it's a sign that Christ Jesus' Cleansing of His Bride has begun, before His Second Advent. At least, even for unbelievers and atheists, though they may termed term it as a natural disaster to divert attention,the LA , California's series of Fires should give us food for thought.

    In those fires,THE TRUTH STANDS OUT... IT'S A POINTER TO THE FACT THAT THE CLEANSING MAY HAVE BEGUN.GOD BEGINNING TO RESPOND (lightly though,compared to what is coming.) TO ANYONE OF US THAT HOLDS HIM IN DERISION OR MOCKS HIM!
    IT'S EVIDENT IN STRANGE DISASTERS AND OCCURRENCES THAT HAVE BESIEGED THE WORLD OF LATE, ESPECIALLY IN THE RECENT DECADES.

    RESISTING UNTO BLOOD!

    I had to digress to put us in a better position to understand this verse below...a symbolically a testament of our Faith and Hope in God

    Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. (Heb 12: 4)

    The main idea of the text is that in our struggles against sin, we should recognize the Sacrifices made by Christ Jesus and the great examples of faith in the Bible, encouraging us to resist sin and run life’s race with perseverance. Because,we are in the times of the FULFILLMENTS of BIBLE PROPHECIES.
    (plural tense, because the incidences aren't isolated)

    I have always maintained and will continue to, that no one can pray away Bible prophecies,we can only align with them for God's Purpose,and leave the rest for Him. Otherwise,we may find ourselves fighting God

    Hebrews 11 celebrates examples of faith from the Old Testament, showcasing a mix of miraculous outcomes and suffering, leading to eternal glory. We are not to twitch in face of adversity, but to engage it heads on, fortifying our territory(our hope in God),Who is able to deliver from all afflictions.

    Chapter 12 encourages believers to shed sin and distractions, urging them to focus on Christ Jesus’ Ultimate Sacrifice. It's 90% through sin that the devil has entrance into our lives;
    He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him. (Ecc 10: 8) The hedge is God's Fortification and breaketh is "sin."

    The verse from Hebrews 12:4 reminds us that our resistance to sin has not yet reached the extreme of shedding blood, suggesting we can strive for greater sacrifice in our discipleship. To groan(complain) in our trials and afflictions of life is normal(we're flesh and blood),but to dwell(remain in complaining as believers) is abnormal.

    Reflecting on our personal struggles can help us identify areas where we may not be fully committed to resisting sin. Very important.

    The text encourages practical steps such as prayer, community involvement, accountability, and removing temptations from our lives. Stay away from places or things that are likely to trigger our weak spots(we all have).STAY AWAY FROM TEMPTING AND COMPROMISING SITUATIONS. PRACTICE SELF-CONTROL!

    The call to take up our cross and follow Christ Jesus implies that sacrifices in our walk with God are necessary but ultimately rewarding.

    Trusting in God’s provision means believing that, giving up sin will lead us to spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with Him.

    Our journey and effort in resisting sin, cannot be underemphasized. They are vital for experiencing true freedom and fulfillment in faith.

    We should be mindful to consider specific actions we can take today to live a life unencumbered by sin.

    Overall, let us be challenged to recognize our own reluctance to sacrifice for God compared to the immense Sacrifice Christ Jesus made for us.
    This isn't a message of yesterday, but of today and the remaining part of our pilgrimage in this world already rejected by God. No true child of God can experience true external peace in this world ruled by the devil. But we internal peace that our tomorrow(eternity) will be better, as by His Grace and Mercy, we cross into life Eternal, Amen!
    JUST A MINUTE, PLEASE! [THE PREACHER'S CORNER] πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯ NO PAIN, NO GAIN, NO CROSS, NO CROWN! {HEB.12:4} Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. (Heb 12: 4) For anyone who has followed us up, we've have talked so much about what a fellow minister called COMMUNAL AFFLICTIONS...used to describe a not "too far now" global situation characterized by famine and hunger. That's why it's very imperative that pastors should save for what is traditionally refered to as the "rainy day," including an aggressive diversification into agriculture. This is what the following scriptures actually mean; Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat[food] in mine house... (Mal 3: 10a) Yea, the LORD will answer and say unto his people, Behold, I will send you corn, and wine, and oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith: and I will no more make you a reproach among the heathen: (Joe 2: 19) 8. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 9. As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. 10. Now he[God's Church]that ministereth seed to the sower[unbelievers"gentiles"] both minister bread for your food, [those who shall run into God's House seeking for food] and MULTIPLY your seed sown, and INCREASE the fruits of your RIGHTEOUSNESS{salvation};) (2Co 9: 8-10) And again; 2. And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. 3. And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. (Isa 2: 2-3) This scripture refers to Christ Jesus' ace or trump card that He will play. Like I previously said,we have studied this before.As at this event which will happen just before Christ Jesus' Return, you can only get food "in and from" the House of God.And the currency to buy the food isn't silver or gold[money],but AN AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT CHRIST JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOUR! At this point,your millions and billions,cars, mansions and jets don't count. All roads will lead to the Household of Faith. For those,who will still refuse Christ Jesus,they will be hiding in fear of one another...no security details, convoys and motorcades, for Man will kill man for food. And look at today's settings, it's obvious that we gradually getting to that point. There will be a great falling away of primary figures in the church(still in the church,but have fallen in our hearts), and also there will be a mark of great influx of the supposed secondary people(those of us, hitherto are unnoticed) into the Household of Faith(God's Church). When we notice this scenarios around us, it's a sign that Christ Jesus' Cleansing of His Bride has begun, before His Second Advent. At least, even for unbelievers and atheists, though they may termed term it as a natural disaster to divert attention,the LA , California's series of Fires should give us food for thought. In those fires,THE TRUTH STANDS OUT... IT'S A POINTER TO THE FACT THAT THE CLEANSING MAY HAVE BEGUN.GOD BEGINNING TO RESPOND (lightly though,compared to what is coming.) TO ANYONE OF US THAT HOLDS HIM IN DERISION OR MOCKS HIM! IT'S EVIDENT IN STRANGE DISASTERS AND OCCURRENCES THAT HAVE BESIEGED THE WORLD OF LATE, ESPECIALLY IN THE RECENT DECADES. RESISTING UNTO BLOOD! πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯πŸš₯ I had to digress to put us in a better position to understand this verse below...a symbolically a testament of our Faith and Hope in GodπŸ‘‡ Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. (Heb 12: 4) The main idea of the text is that in our struggles against sin, we should recognize the Sacrifices made by Christ Jesus and the great examples of faith in the Bible, encouraging us to resist sin and run life’s race with perseverance. Because,we are in the times of the FULFILLMENTS of BIBLE PROPHECIES. (plural tense, because the incidences aren't isolated) I have always maintained and will continue to, that no one can pray away Bible prophecies,we can only align with them for God's Purpose,and leave the rest for Him. Otherwise,we may find ourselves fighting God πŸ‘‰Hebrews 11 celebrates examples of faith from the Old Testament, showcasing a mix of miraculous outcomes and suffering, leading to eternal glory. We are not to twitch in face of adversity, but to engage it heads on, fortifying our territory(our hope in God),Who is able to deliver from all afflictions. πŸ‘‰Chapter 12 encourages believers to shed sin and distractions, urging them to focus on Christ Jesus’ Ultimate Sacrifice. It's 90% through sin that the devil has entrance into our lives; He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him. (Ecc 10: 8) The hedge is God's Fortification and breaketh is "sin." πŸ‘‰The verse from Hebrews 12:4 reminds us that our resistance to sin has not yet reached the extreme of shedding blood, suggesting we can strive for greater sacrifice in our discipleship. To groan(complain) in our trials and afflictions of life is normal(we're flesh and blood),but to dwell(remain in complaining as believers) is abnormal. πŸ‘‰Reflecting on our personal struggles can help us identify areas where we may not be fully committed to resisting sin. Very important. πŸ‘‰The text encourages practical steps such as prayer, community involvement, accountability, and removing temptations from our lives. Stay away from places or things that are likely to trigger our weak spots(we all have).STAY AWAY FROM TEMPTING AND COMPROMISING SITUATIONS. PRACTICE SELF-CONTROL! πŸ‘‰The call to take up our cross and follow Christ Jesus implies that sacrifices in our walk with God are necessary but ultimately rewarding. πŸ‘‰Trusting in God’s provision means believing that, giving up sin will lead us to spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with Him. πŸ‘‰Our journey and effort in resisting sin, cannot be underemphasized. They are vital for experiencing true freedom and fulfillment in faith. πŸ‘‰We should be mindful to consider specific actions we can take today to live a life unencumbered by sin. πŸ‘‰Overall, let us be challenged to recognize our own reluctance to sacrifice for God compared to the immense Sacrifice Christ Jesus made for us. This isn't a message of yesterday, but of today and the remaining part of our pilgrimage in this world already rejected by God. No true child of God can experience true external peace in this world ruled by the devil. But we internal peace that our tomorrow(eternity) will be better, as by His Grace and Mercy, we cross into life Eternal, AmenπŸ™‡πŸ™!
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  • Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile

    You must have seen several mountainous places in your travel life, but get off the grid and visit Chile’s Patagonia region for some of the best sights in the world you will ever see. Torres del Paine National Park is known for its bright blue icebergs, towering mountains, and golden grasslands that houses rare wildlife like llama-like guanacos. The park takes its name from the 3 granite towers and the horn-shaped peaks known as Cuernos Del Paine.

    #travel #vacation #destination #Chile
    Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile You must have seen several mountainous places in your travel life, but get off the grid and visit Chile’s Patagonia region for some of the best sights in the world you will ever see. Torres del Paine National Park is known for its bright blue icebergs, towering mountains, and golden grasslands that houses rare wildlife like llama-like guanacos. The park takes its name from the 3 granite towers and the horn-shaped peaks known as Cuernos Del Paine. #travel #vacation #destination #Chile
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  • Zhangye Danxia Landform in Gansu, China

    If you want to up your #instagame, then you need to visit Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park in China. It is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world and must just help you get insta famous. Just looking at the otherworldly hues of the “Rainbow Mountains” will leave you in awe.
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    Zhangye Danxia Landform in Gansu, China If you want to up your #instagame, then you need to visit Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park in China. It is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world and must just help you get insta famous. Just looking at the otherworldly hues of the “Rainbow Mountains” will leave you in awe. πŸ‘‰ https://fas.st/t/vC1CjubB #travel #chaina #gansu
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