OFFERING TO GOD

While rendering our selfless service, wealth, or riches to the LORD, for the advancement of God's Kingdom - done willingly from the depths of our hearts, as sacrificial offerings solely to our Heavenly Father, we will surely remain Divinely, increasingly blessed. Doing this, either from the abundance of God's provision, or by surrendering our all to Him, requires love, the perfect bond of unity, and selfless sacrifice - "for, if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have." (Col 3:14 & 2 Cor 8:12)

Furthermore, our giving shouldn't be done grudgingly nor clouded with doubt; rather, it should be done faithfully, in love to the Father, so that it may be accepted as a sacrificial offering before His throne.

PRAYER: Thank you, ever-loving Father, for giving me a soft heart to compassionately share with others out of the abundance of your great provisions, even as I sacrifice all for the advancement of your glorious Kingdom, in Christ Jesus;

Amen.

From Luke 21:1-4

HYPOCRITICAL MINISTERS

Always remain spiritually vigilant so that you may not be deceived by false teachers and hypocritical clergymen, who only seek praise and honor from people, through their pretentious service to God. They make their works known in public, only for worldly exaltation, while behind closed doors, they are devourers; deceiving the weak and helpless temporarily, for selfish gains.

Therefore, let's not relent in constantly meditating on God's Word, allowing the Holy Spirit to be our guide, and we will never be deceived; for, we are armed by His Divine Word to completely conquer every deception, through Christ who lives in us, the light of the world.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for the knowledge of your Word, interpreted by the Holy Ghost, that we may not be deceived by the presence of enemies, yet abide in the Truth, in Christ Jesus;

Amen.

From Luke 20:46-47

GOD'S SON

Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is the only begotten Son of God; conceived by the Holy Spirit, who declares Him the Son of the Father, graced with Power and Authority. Even so, He is physically the Son of King David; born according to the flesh for the redemption of everyone who believes in Him - through His death and resurrection (Romans 1:3).

Moreover, David called Him Lord, because no mere Son of Man can redeem his brother from sin which was passed down from biological ancestors, nor give a ransom for his soul, except Jesus, the one and only Messiah, who came from Heaven (Psalm 49:7).

PRAYER: Thank You, my Lord Jesus Christ, for the redemption of my soul; for, your presence in my life sustains me, as the redeemed of the LORD, equipped to remain fruitful for God's Kingdom, by the same Holy Spirit,

Amen.

From Luke 20:41-44

WELL SPOKEN

Being well-spoken personalities before God and every person He created, comes through constant meditation of His Word, even as we remain in communion with the Holy Spirit, who inspires us to boldly affirm the Truth in love, always keeping to it. By this, we are proclaiming the Gospel of Salvation in Christ Jesus, and the Kingdom of God is advancing.

Furthermore, our communion with the Holy Spirit makes us grow in Wisdom, which develops our understanding of God's Word, so that we may stand out; and keep defeating the craftiness of men, influenced by the devil, as Overcomers in Christ Jesus. This makes even the learned amongst men, who intentionally start any argument, admit defeat, as the Holy Spirit ministers through His vessels - Called and chosen to advance God's Kingdom.

PRAYER: Thank you, LORD, for the manifestation in my life, of the Holy Spirit, who gives me Wisdom, Joy, Peace, Righteousness, and a better understanding of your Word, to defeat the efforts of the wicked; in Christ Jesus,

Amen.

From Luke 20:39-40

GOD OF THE LIVING

The LORD, our Creator, is the God of the living and not of the dead, for the dead can not praise Him! Our service to He who is the Source of abundant life, requires us to stay alive; though dead to the flesh, yet in the Spirit, we are quickened to glorify our Heavenly Father, no matter what comes. He keeps the Book of Life, filled with personal names of those saved from the second death.

Moreover, the flesh has a limited time to live, before it returns to the dust, where it belongs. Still, it accommodates the soul, being strengthened by the Spirit to function according to the will of the LORD; we serve as His Creations - living as ambassadors of Christ who loves us, declaring His Good News to all. Even so, after the corruption of the body, the soul who is eternal, along with the Spirit, will return to our Creator.

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, Dear LORD, my Creator, thank you for making me a vessel consecrated for your service - forever glorifying Your name, as a living testimony of Your marvelous works,

Amen.

From Luke 20:37-38

RESURRECTED LIFE

In the resurrection, after being transfigured from humans into heirs of God, dwelling in Heaven with the LORD - justified by faith in Christ Jesus, there is no provision for marriage amongst souls. Since, Saints become superior to Angels, having triumphed over tribulations on Earth, we will forever be comfortable in the glorious companionship of our Heavenly Father.

Although, marriage is instituted by God for reproduction, companionship on Earth, as well as revealing the unity of Jesus with His Church, even so, it's not needed in Heaven, where eternal life abides, and no death exists. Procreation was established for the continuous existence of man on the surface of the Earth, while in Heaven God sustains all.

PRAYER: Thank You Lord, Jesus Christ, for in You, my eternity with the Father is established, being Strengthened by the Holy Spirit, to overcome mortality by Grace,

Amen.

From Luke 20:34-36

OPPRESSORS SILENCED

Being children of God, consecrated by the Holy Spirit to live for Christ, we shouldn't be worried when challenges arises - coming from oppressors, seeking to stop the proclamation of the Gospel; rather we should remain courageous as ambassadors of Christ advancing God's Kingdom. The Holy Spirit Himself; manifesting the Power of God, will always defend us - putting the oppressors to shame, while we remain Strengthened to carry the cross to the end.

Furthermore, the oppressors silenced as a result of shock, and confusion in their hearts, making them powerless, while we remain triumphantly victorious - proclaiming the Gospel to all in Christ Jesus.

PRAYER: Thank you Holy Spirit of God, for silencing every oppressor standing against my Christ's Calling, that I may ever remain triumphantly victorious, even as I proclaim the Gospel of Salvation to all in Christ Jesus,

Amen.

From Luke 20:26