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Song # 401.2- Only God Knows. From Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. Who is wise enough to tell us how many stars there are? How many fish are in the sea? How many waves are on the sea? How many clouds are in the sky? No-body here on earth can tell us for sure, only God knows because He created them all. How many stars come out at night, how many stars are out of sight? How many are there no-one knows, only God for He made those. How many fish are in the sea, how many fish look back at me? How many are there no-one knows, only God for He made those. God created heaven and earth and God created night and day, God created fish and birds and all the animals we see play. How many waves are on the sea, how many waves are breaking free? How many are there no-one knows, only God for He made those. How many clouds are in the sky, how many clouds have passed me by? How many are there no-one knows. Only God for He made those. God created Adam and Eve and God created eternity, God created the land and the sea and God created you and me. Thought for today: enjoy the abundance of God’s gifts, but never forget the Giver. Thought for the future: when you follow Jesus, you are on the righteous path. Where will you spend your eternity? See all the Christian videos from “Our Gospel In Song” collection - search https://lnkd.in/g47CwMC

Discovering the Future: Unveiling the Spiritual Kingdom of God Unlock the spiritual realm, where the Holy Spirit reveals the things to come. Join us as we explore the promises of Jesus and learn how foresight can save us from future troubles. #FutureRevelations #SpiritualRealm #HolySpiritGuidance #PropheticInsights #DivineForeknowledge #GodsKingdom #SpiritualWisdom #Foresight #PromisesofJesus #AvoidingFutureTroubles

💡 Wisdom is the Principal thing, we are to get Wisdom, and in all our getting, get understanding – Prov.4:7. 💡 Understanding is the wellspring of Life - Understanding enhances good life and living – Prov.16:22. 💡 Understanding makes us overlook hurts, insults, and offences; even though we won't go and drop ourselves as a trash can to be hurled with all sorts - Pro.19:11. 💡 Understanding makes us hold our Peace and allow God to fight for us on issues of life - Prov.11:12; Ex.14:14. 💡 Understanding makes us self-controlled to rule our emotions and spirits so we can take charge of situations and circumstances – Prov.16:32. 💡 I have checked and observed that the Wisdom of Heaven that is directed by the Truth of the Word of God is the best, honourable, and enduring Wisdom. (Jam.3:17-18; Pro.3,4,8).   💡 I am growing in this Wisdom, and I invite and encourage you to do the same. It makes life easy, beautiful, and refreshing.   May this Excellent Wisdom of Heaven prevail in our Lives, Homes and Families, Churches, Businesses, and Workplaces, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.   Be REFRESHED! Jesus Christ is LORD!

5 Benefits of Living a Holy Life In a world filled with distractions, noise of battle and temptations, the pursuit of holiness can seem like an uphill battle. However, living a holy life can bring about numerous benefits that extend beyond just the spiritual realm. Here we are going to explore five significant advantages of embracing a life of holiness. 1. Inner Peace and Joy Living a holy life brings about a profound sense of inner peace and joy that surpasses external circumstances. When we align our thoughts, actions, and values with principles of righteousness and integrity, we cultivate a deep contentment that comes from living in harmony with our true purpose and values. The Bible reminds us of the peace that comes from living a holy life. In Isaiah 26:3, it says, "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts in you." When we fix our thoughts on God and trust in Him, we experience a peace that guards our hearts and minds. This peace is not dependent on our circumstances but is rooted in our relationship with God. Read all here: https://lnkd.in/d-nmwxHS

Today's Verse for 01/05/2024 Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. — 2 Peter 1:5-7 Thought for the day: Sometimes, we get so frightened by the thought of "works-won" salvation that we forget that love and grace ultimately call us to action, not just reflection. Action means effort. That's precisely what Peter is calling us to make — "every effort"! Peter explains why this effort is essential in the verses that follow our passage. If we "possess these qualities in increasing measure," they help us be productive in our knowledge of Jesus (2 Peter 1:8-9). Let's be productive for Jesus, knowing that as we "make "every effort..." the Holy Spirit is the power at work producing godly fruit in us that makes effective Christ-likeness real in our lives and influence on others (Galatians 5:22-25; 2 Corinthians 3:18). Prayer Mold me and make me, Father, more perfectly conformed to your will and more perfectly consistent with your character. I do not pray this for my glory but so that you can more effectively use me to share your blessings and grace with those around me. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen. #character

Discover the unwavering purity in God's words, a source of hope and guidance in an uncertain world. 🌟 Embrace the unchanging promises and find strength in His eternal wisdom. Follow this link to explore more timeless reflections: https://buff.ly/3Pw56UP #WordOfGod #DivineWisdom #HopeInUncertainty #FaithJourney #EternalPromises #StrengthInHisWords

Discover the unwavering purity in God's words, a source of hope and guidance in an uncertain world. 🌟 Embrace the unchanging promises and find strength in His eternal wisdom. Follow this link to explore more timeless reflections: https://buff.ly/3Pw56UP #WordOfGod #DivineWisdom #HopeInUncertainty #FaithJourney #EternalPromises #StrengthInHisWords

Greetings to you all friends wishing you a very happy day ahead 🌹💐🎉🏵️💘 DAILY MANNA To All and All DATE:06 Mar 2024 TOPIC:THE KINGDOM KEY KEY VERSE: “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:19). READ:MATTHEW 16:13-20 MESSAGE: “Imagine any problem you have to be a huge, locked door standing in front of you. Now see yourself taking a golden key out of your pocket. You brought the key here with you when you arrived on this planet, but you sometimes forget to use it. See yourself putting it into the keyhole, then watch the door swing open…” This writer’s description of the power of a key demonstrates the timeless, universality and indispensable usefulness of keys in human society. Within the context of the Scripture, keys are symbols of authority and an opportunity to open any closed entrance (spiritual or physical) by a believer. When you become a member of God’s kingdom through salvation from Christ, you have access to this key, which you can use either to bind or to loose. The emphatic promise of Christ to His disciples in verse 19 of this passage confirms our authority and the status that we occupy in His kingdom. Beyond Peter and the early disciples who benefitted from that unlimited access to Kingdom resources, believers today have the same authority of Christ to bind and loose. What are you seeking from God today? What are the things challenging you, your identity or authority? Bring out the key that Christ has given you, issue the authority and watch doors of blessings, victory, perfect health and other miracles open before you! Remember that everyone can enjoy the same revelation about Christ, enter into same relationship with God and begin to enjoy the authority of the Kingdom. This key is available today for our use as long as we maintain that relationship with Christ and live in constant obedience to the word of God. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: He who has the key enjoys unlimited access to Kingdom resources and power. BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: JEREMIAH 5-6

🌾📖 Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds 📖🌾 In the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds, Jesus reveals the reality of the kingdom of heaven. He compares it to a field where good seed (wheat) and bad seed (weeds) are sown together. This parable reminds us that in life, goodness and evil coexist. Despite the challenges and trials we face, God's goodness and righteousness prevail. We must remain steadfast in faith, trusting that God's plan is at work, and He will ultimately separate the wheat from the weeds. 🌱🌿 The parable also teaches us patience and the wisdom to trust in God's timing. The master in the story instructs his servants not to uproot the weeds prematurely, as it may harm the wheat. Similarly, we may not always understand why evil seems to persist, but God knows the perfect time for judgment and separation. We should avoid hasty judgment and instead rely on God's wisdom and justice. ⏳🌾 The parable concludes with a promise for the righteous. Those who remain faithful to God will shine like the sun in His kingdom. Our struggles on this earth are temporary, but the reward of eternal life with our Heavenly Father is everlasting. Let us listen, understand, and strive to live righteous lives, knowing that one day, we will bask in the eternal glory of God's kingdom. 🌟🙏 🙏 Embrace life's challenges with unwavering faith, trusting in God's goodness and timing. Avoid hasty judgments and instead focus on living a righteous life, knowing that the promise of eternal glory in God's kingdom awaits the faithful. 🌟🌿🌾 #ParableOfTheWheatAndTheWeeds #TrustInGod #EternalGlory #FaithfulLiving #KingdomOfHeaven

THE PILGRIMS GUIDE SUNDAY JUNE 9, 2024 KEEP THE WEEDS OUT OF YOUR TONGUE AND HEART A WORD FROM THE WORD: "He also said, 'This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how'". Mark 4:26-27 NIV There is power in the tongue (Proverbs 18:21), some people think it's up to God what happens in their life, yes, but not so completely, you also determine what happens in your life by the things you think, say and do. There is planting and reaping seasons in life generally and the Christian life is no exemption, so the word of God you plant in your life as a seed will definitely yield its increase, and this happens when you nurture it, and also by keeping the weeds out of your life/tongue - (by tongue, we mean not destroying oneself with one's spoken word. People do this most times unknowingly, but it works, anyway). May the LORD help us in Jesus STRONG name. PRAYER BULLETS: Oh LORD, help me by Your power to keep the weeds out of my tongue and heart. Dear Jesus, I depend on You, strengthen me so I do not make shipwreck of my Christian life. FURTHER READING: Proverbs 18:21; Genesis 8:22. ..................................................... ©️ Amaobi Nwachukwu 2024. If you're blessed by this, please, do share with others. #ThePilgrimsGuide.