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  In the Gospel of John 3:20, Jesus says, "For everyone who does evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed." From the beginning of Creation, God separated Light and Darkness. "And God saw the light, that it was good; and God divided the light from the darkness." (Genesis 1:4).  Because these two things had already been separated by God, they cannot coexist and are incompatible but God has placed Light over darkness, in the book of John 1:5, it says "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it." Light and Darkness in the Bible are often used as metaphors to signify the kingdom of God and the kingdom of Darkness, righteousness and evil or Good and Evil. In the book of Ephesians 5:11 it says "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them."  In this verse, the works of darkness refer to evil deeds. The Word of God is showing us, Light and d...

  "You shall be holy to me, for I the LORD am holy and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine." Leviticus 20:26   In this current world, the matter of holiness has become one of the most contentious issues, especially in our Christian faith. Some people say that no one is holy except God alone. It has reached a point where if someone claims to be holy, they are seen as arrogant and blasphemous. The enemy has invested lies and deception in human thoughts and perspectives that contradict and isolate them from what God has said about them. The world does not want to accept that a person can be saved, forgiven of sins, stop sinning, and become holy. So, the issue of holiness has been greatly attacked by people from the other side, to the extent that some Christians who are saved have started to agree with it that they can never be Holy. Now, the word of God has clearly revealed the truth about this matter. God Himself has said, "You shall be holy to me;...

In our journey of faith, one of our greatest challenges is battling sin. It constantly seeks to entice and weaken our connection with God. However, the Bible provides us with a powerful solution to this problem. Psalm 119:11 sums it up perfectly: "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." Let's see how the Word of God gives us the strength to conquer sin. Our hearts are the core of our being, influencing our actions and decisions. Proverbs 4:23 advises us to protect our hearts because they determine the course of our lives. By filling our hearts with God's Word, we create a barrier against the influence of sin.  While many books offer moral guidance, none compare to the Bible's authority. Hebrews 4:12 describes the Word of God as living and powerful, able to discern our thoughts and intentions. Its divine nature sets it apart and equips us for spiritual battle. Reading the Bible regularly is essential for absorbing its teachings. Dail...

  Hebrews 13:6 says, "So we can confidently say, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?'" This verse highlights Our confidence in God's protection and assistance in adversity. First, "The Lord is my helper"  emphasizes God's active involvement in the Our lives. This phrase reflects the presence of God as a helper and protector of His people. In Exodus 18:4, Moses testifies, "The God of my father was my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh."  Similarly, Psalm 118:7 affirms, "The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?"  Indeed God is the protector and deliverer of His people. Second, "I will not fear; what can man do to me?"  This is assurance we have freedom from fear because of God's presence and assistance. There is nothing a man can do to harm you if you have made God your protector. Throughout Scripture, we find numerous instances where God's people wer...

  "The afflictions of the righteous are many, but the LORD delivers him from them all." Psalm 34:19 Today, God's word is strengthening you as you go through life's challenges and sufferings. Don't think that maybe God doesn't love you because you're experiencing the troubles of this world. When the word says "the afflictions of the righteous,"  it means that even God's blameless people suffer. When you face afflictions and troubles, it doesn't mean you've sinned or you're unworthy. No! Even the righteous suffer many afflictions. So, Child of God, know that troubles and sufferings are part of the righteous life. We have much to learn from Job, who endured immense suffering. And God testified of him to Satan, saying, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil." Job 1:8 Jesus Christ also told us, "In the world, you will have tr...

"I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.” Galatians 2:21 NKJV   The message today is clear and very brief. God reminds us that our righteousness is not attained through our actions but by faith in Jesus Christ. If our righteousness is obtained by faith and not by deeds, why do we judge each other? Why do we point fingers? Why do we gossip? The mouths of Christians have become very quick to judge others when they make mistakes. Let's not judge others, especially when they make mistakes. Remember that the weaknesses you judge in others, you also have, and often yours are worse than those you judge. The word of God says, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Matthew 7:1-2."   Secondly, let's not consider ourselves righteous and better than others. The word of God says, "for all...

  " Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you." Proverbs 20:22   We need God's special grace to be gentle and patient when people wrong us. Because it's very difficult for a wounded heart to be patient and enduring, especially when one has the power and ability to retaliate. The word of God warns us not to say, “I will repay evil”  Just the act of saying you will repay someone with evil is a sin, even if you will not do it. Many people are very quick to react by speaking negative and evils, especially when they are offended and angered. How many times have you said, either in your heart or openly, that you will do harm to someone? Today, let's pray to God to help us first with our mouths. Because it's very difficult to refrain from doing something that you have already confessed. What you speak you creates. What God wants from His people is for us all to live in love and peace and to tolerate each other. He has said in His wor...

  A generous person will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor. Proverbs 22:9 There is a very important question that many people ask, and I believe you have asked yourself as well. "How do I receive God's blessings in my life?"  And I believe you've already found some answers, and you are working on them. Today, the word of God reminds us of one of His principles for receiving His blessings, which is to help the poor. The word of God says: "Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done." Proverbs 19:17  So when you help the poor, you are lending to God. Don't lose hope if you haven't seen the results of helping the poor yet. Our God is faithful; know that He owes you, and He will surely repay you. When you help the poor, know that you are storing up treasure in heaven. It's an imperishable treasure that your children and future generations will benefit from, even if you don't see it...