1 Peter 4:10-11

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen. (1 Peter 4:10-11 NLT)

Some people, well aware of their abilities, believe that they have the right to use their abilities as they please. Others feel that they have no special talents at all. Peter addresses both groups in these verses. Everyone has some gifts; find yours and use them. All our abilities should be used in serving others; none are for our own exclusive enjoyment. Peter mentions speaking and serving.

REFERENCE: Life Application Study Bible ® Devotion

1 Peter 2:2-3

Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment,now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness. (1 Peter 2:2-3)

One characteristic all children share is that they want to grow up-to be like big brother or like sister or like their parents. When we are born again, we become spiritual newborn babies. If we are healthy, we will yearn to grow. How sad it is that some people never grow up. The need for milk is a natural instinct for a baby, and it signals the desire for nourishment that will lead to growth. Once we see our need for God’s Word and begin to find nourishment in Christ, our spiritual appetite will increase, and we will start to mature. How strong is your desire for God’s Word?

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

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.

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.