The Grace Of GOD

"FOR THE GRACE OF GOD THAT BRINGETH SALVATION HATH APPEARED TO ALL MEN"-TITUS 2:11 The difference between a sinner and a Saint is the grace of God as it is written "For by strength shall no man prevail" Grace is GOD'S Riches At Christ Expense. It is God's undeserve favour to man. The difference Moses and the magician of Egypt, Isaac and Ismael, David the Psalmist of Israel and Saul the first king of Israel, Peter the apostle and Judas Iscariot, Paul the apostle and Demas the run away preacher to mention but a few is nothing but the grace of God. From the beginning to the end, we are living by the grace of God.

Following Jesus

Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Saviour of the whole world. Jesus is the resurrection and the life.So, following Him(Jesus) is going the path way of life. "And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men" Mark 1:17 Following Jesus is taking after Him. Doing what pleases Him and God the Father.It is living like Jesus,acting, talking, reacting and reasoning like Him all the way.You are to hate what Jesus hate, that is sin, evil and wickedness though He love the sinner. Following Jesus is christian discipleship. It is learning from Him. "Take my joke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls" Matthew 11:29. As true disciples, there's a lot to learn of Jesus. He is the only perfect teacher.He teaches on things pertaining to this present world and that to come. Being Omniscient, the secrets of heaven and earth is known to Him. Following Jesus is gain. Your gain transcends this physical world and translate to eternity(the never ending time). When it has to do with Jesus, earthly loss is equal to heavenly gain.Whatever you loss for Christ's sake and the kingdom is counted for your credit in heaven.You lose sinful pleasures,worldly pleasures, the pride of life and the lust of the flesh. You gain righteousness, peace, joy in the Holy Ghost and heaven. Matthew 10:39. Jesus is sufficient for you, follow Him!

An Insight from the World of ANTS

Ants are tiny but instructive species of insect.They hold a lot for the learning of mankind. Let’s consider each letter of the word ANTS;

A--- Activity with Initiative.
Active though no leader, no commander. No room for idleness as all are involved.


N—Networking with Interest.
Working with a common interest and cooperation, they work together helping one another.

T—Tenacity in Industry.
Not lazy, so industrious they work tirelessly.

S—Selflessness with Insight.
Without selfish interest,no big ‘’I’’ and small ‘’YOU’’ they save and make adequate provision for tomorrow. The spirit of TEAM work taking hold of them.
Just hear the ants saying Together Each Achieve Much

The Ten Commandment

The Ten Commandment

The first four commandment deals with man’s duty to God his creator whereas the last six commandment has to with man’s responsibilities to his fellow man.

The first commandment prohibits idolatry. There is only one God, the true God and He alone should be worshipped. Exodus 20:1-3, Deuteronomy 5:7.

The second commandment forbids image worship or the use of images in worship. God wants the exclusive affection and loyalty of His people. Spiritual infidelity is not tolerated. Exodus 20:4-6, Deuteronomy 5:8-10

The third commandment deals with reverence for God’s name. The use of God’s name in swearing, cursing, fake worship, divination and blasphemy. Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 5:11

The fourth commandment is divine direction to keep the Sabbath day holy. A day of rest, the Lord’s day. Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15

The fifth commandment concerned reverence for parents. This is the first commandment with a blessing. Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16 Ephesians 6:1-3

The sixth commandment is a prohibition of murder in any form; whether by abortion, suicide (self murder), sorcery, violence, poisoning or revenge. Exodus 20:13, Deuteronomy 5:17.

The seventh commandment forbids adultery. All forms of sexual impurity, uncleanness, homosexuality, lesbianism, pornography is prohibited. Exodus 20:14, Deuteronomy 5:18.

The eight commandment prohibits theft. This forbids stealing of human beings, stealing men for ransom, to sell as slaves(child trafficking), or for rituals. Exodus 20:15, Deuteronomy 5:19, 1 Timothy 1:10.

The ninth commandment prohibits false witness, slander, libel, and defamation of character. Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20.

The tenth commandment is against covetousness which is that inward desire or longing for the things that belong to others. Exodus 20:17, Deuteronomy 5:21.

Humility And True Greatness In Christ

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but Whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:17-19)

Here, Jesus clearly spell out the path way to true greatness on earth.Self exaltation is evil and dangerous whereas divine exaltation is a blessing.

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. (Matthew 20:25-28)

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. (Luke 18:14)

And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them.
When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;
And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.
But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 14:8-11)

At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.(Matthew 18:1-6)

There's no controversy, Jesus is Lord forever

The Hope Of The Gospel

That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.(Heb 6:18,19)

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:3-5)

(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. ( Romans 4:17,18) Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? (Romans 8:23,24)

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.(Romans 15:4)
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am knownAnd now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. (1 Corinthians 13:11-13)

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not; Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. (1John 3:1-3)

And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:(1Peter 3:13-15)

That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.(Heb 6:18,19)

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:3-5)

(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. ( Romans 4:17,18) Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? (Romans 8:23,24)

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.(Romans 15:4)
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am knownAnd now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. (1 Corinthians 13:11-13)

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not; Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. (1John 3:1-3)

And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:(1Peter 3:13-15)