2 Peter 1:10

So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away. (2 Peter 1:10 NLT)

Peter wanted to rouse the complacent believers who had listened to the false teachers and believed that because salvation is not based on good deeds, they could live any way they wanted. If you truly belong to the Lord, Peter wrote, your hard work will prove it. If you’re not working to develop the qualities listed in 2 Peter 1:5-7, maybe you don’t belong to him. If you are the Lord’s-and your hard work backs up your claim to be chosen by God (“called and chosen”)-you will never be led astray by the lure of false teaching or glamorous sin.

REFERENCE: Life Application Study Bible ® Devotion

1 Peter 4:16

But it is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name! (1 Peter 4:16 NLT)

It is not shameful to suffer for being a Christian. When Peter and John were persecuted for preaching the Good News, they rejoiced because such persecution was a mark of God’s approval of their work. Don’t seek out suffering, and don’t try to avoid it. Instead, keep on doing what is right regardless of the suffering it might bring.

REFERENCE: Life Application Study Bible ® Devotion

James 5:7-8

Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen.You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near. (James 5:7-8, NLT)

The farmer must wait patiently for his crops to grow; he cannot hurry the process. But he does not take the summer off and hope that all goes well in the fields. There is much work to do to ensure a good harvest. In the same way, we must wait patiently for Christ’s return. We cannot make him come back any sooner. But while we wait, there is much work that we can do to advance God’s kingdom. Both the farmer and the Christian must live by faith, looking toward the future reward for their labors. Don’t live as if Christ will never come. Work faithfully to build his kingdom-the King will come when the time is right.

REFERENCE: Life Application Study Bible ® Devotion

James 1:6-8

But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do. (James 1:6-8 NLT)

If you have ever seen the constant rolling of huge waves at sea, you know how restless they are-subject to the forces of wind, gravity, and tide. Doubt leaves a person as unsettled as the restless waves. If you want to stop being tossed about, rely on God to show you what is best for you. Ask him for wisdom, and trust that he will give it to you. Then your decisions will be sure and solid.

Hebrews 13: 20-21

#Now #may #the #God #of #peace— #who #brought #up #from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood— may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen. (Hebrews 13:20, 21 NLT)

This verse includes two significant results of Christ's death and resurrection. God works in us to make us the kind of people that would please him, and he equips us to do the kind of work that would please him. Let God change you from within and then use you to help others.

Hebrews 13:17

#Obey #your #spiritual #leaders, #and #do #what #they #say. #Their #work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit. (Hebrews 13:17 NLT)

The task of church leaders is to help people mature in Christ. Cooperative followers greatly ease the burden of leadership. Does your conduct give your leaders reason to report joyfully about you?

Hebrews 11:6

#And #it #is #impossible #to #please #God #without #faith. #Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. (Hebrews 11:6 NLT)

Believing that God exists is only the beginning; even the demons believe that much. God will not settle for mere acknowledgment of his existence. He wants a personal, dynamic relationship with you that will transform your life. Those who seek God will find that they are rewarded with his intimate presence. Sometimes we wonder about the fate of those who haven't heard of Christ and have not even had a Bible to read. God assures us that all who honestly seek him-who act in faith on the knowledge of God that they possess-will be rewarded. When you tell others the gospel, encourage them to be honest and diligent in their search for truth. Those who hear the gospel are responsible for what they have heard.

#By #faith #we #understand #that #the #entire #universe #was #formed at God’s command, that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen. (Hebrews 11:3 NLT)

God called the universe into existence out of nothing; he declared that it was to be, and it was. Our faith is in the God who created the entire universe by his word. God's word has awesome power. When he speaks, do you listen and respond? How can you better prepare yourself to respond to God's word?

Thanks ^_^

In the name of the Lord Jesus, I thank you all for reading my posts. It is indeed the perculiar and I believe this is the beginning of a new move of God.

I want to specially appreciate the support of RCCG Peace and Love Assembly ( http://2debb51a.any.gs ), Pastor Mrs Omotola Trude Adewoyin, Peace and Love Assembly's main pastor involved in the Lord's work to inspire the community in the love of the Lord Jesus Christ.

As I deliberate in the course of creating articles online, I pray that the Lord will make all of us defenders of the "Faith" and the "Word" of life as it was handed over to us from the days of old. I must say that it is indeed a great honour and privilege that the Lord has counted everyone of us worthy to be involved in shaping the destinies of many countless lives directly or indirectly through the teachings, instructions and impartation of the truth in HIS Word.

We live in days and times that the teaching of the whole counsel of God is gradually becoming a "scarce commodity". Yet, only the truth can make us free. And when this truth is upheld and taught, we see a great harvest of souls into the Kingdom of God.

In line with the signs of the end times, there are now diverse doctrines and adulterated scriptural principles being taught in churches today. The result is the reduced quality of the 21st century believer in various ministries who now offer sub-standard service unto God. This meeting is a clarion call to all involved in teaching ministry in all churches to rise up and build.

Through the return to sound biblical teaching, we will also see unity of purpose and unity in the Spirit. This will help us prepare true and faithful disciples for the coming of oour Saviour - the Great Shephard of our Souls, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I pray that as you read my daily articles, the Lord will help us all to take the steps necessary to bring the church to the point of unity in Scriptural doctrine in Jesus' Name.

I believe we are in for a great and exciting time in the presence of the Lord and that we would go back filled with knowledge, wisdom and understanding to stand together.

In this light and with the joy of Jesus, please enjoy my articles.

Thank you all and may the Lord bless us all. Amen.