THE HEART THAT CHASES AFTER GOD

Kingdom greetings in the wonderful name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus.in the glory of our God i trust you are doing well in your various homes and countries and no matter the time you are reading right now i can assure you if your heart is open to God you will recieve knowladge and wisdom. So today we will be looking at the topic the heart that chases after God. I know you are already set to read on but before you go further ask your self why do God want my heart? and why do i have to chase after God? The answer are very profound first of all the heart is everything God wants in a man, secondly you have to chase after God because that is were you can have your eternal home in Gods presence after your time is done here. As i usaully do, i get our first words from the bible as a our guide and direction.in (matthew 22:36) Jesus was asked a question, Teacher which the greatest commandment in the law? and jesus answered in Matthwe 22:37 Amplified bible version “YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’What jesus was saying basically is that you should love the lord with everything in you starting from the heart,in case you don't know the mind, soul and spirit are used interchangeably to mean exactly the same thing, The key to knowing God starts from the heart , a heart not prepared to know God and dwell in his will always will die a spiritual death cut of from the presence of God. (Matthew 6:22 Amplified Bible)For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also, so looking at the verse,it actually points to the heart as a very vital part of our spiritual work just like our physical heart is vital to our wellbeing. Your heart has be on godly treasure stored in your heavenly home where God reign supreme, the heart that chases after God has no treasure in the world it has no pleasure in the things of this world.what the heart wants is on how to please God at all times even though at a time when pleasing God seem to be difficult and when we are sinking and can no longer hold on to our beliefs completely a heart that chases after God will never let go of God no matter what is happening even to the point of dying for ones beliefs. so you can see the heart that chases after God is not a friend to the world just like the book of( 1 John 2:15 Amplified version)Do not love the world [of sin that opposes God and His precepts], nor the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Now this is getting interesting and i know you will be asking how do i chase after God?If you desire truly is to chase after God and deepen your relationship with Him, there are several steps you can take: 1. Seek God through prayer: Set aside dedicated time each day to communicate with God through prayer. Pour out your heart to Him, express your gratitude, and seek His guidance and wisdom. 2. Study His Word: Dive into the Bible and study God's teachings. Make it a habit to read the Scriptures daily, meditating on its meaning and applying it to your life. This will help you understand God's character and His plans for you. 3. Worship and praise: Engage in worship by singing praises to God, either alone or with others. This not only brings joy to your heart but also honors and glorifies Him. 4. Surround yourself with fellow believers: Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your faith. This can be a church, a small group, or even an online community. Being surrounded by believers can provide support, encouragement, and accountability. 5. Obey God's commandments: Strive to live a life that aligns with God's teachings and commandments. This includes loving others, showing kindness, forgiving, and seeking justice. Obeying God's commands demonstrates your love and devotion to Him. 6. Listen to the Holy Spirit: Cultivate a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit's leading in your life. The Holy Spirit guides and empowers believers, helping them to discern God's will and prompting them to act accordingly. 7. Serve others: Follow Jesus' example and serve those in need. Look for opportunities to show love, kindness, and compassion to others. Serving others not only demonstrates your love for God but also allows you to be His hands and feet in the world. Remember, chasing after God is a lifelong journey. It requires consistent effort, patience, and a desire to draw closer to Him. As you seek Him earnestly, you will experience His presence, guidance, and love in a profound way. having listed the above points, lets look at a bible passages that will collaborate what you are reading. (Isaiah 55:6 Amp version)Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call on Him [for salvation] while He is near. First of all you must undersatnd, to start to chase after God you must first of all make up our mind to love God, your heart can not chase or long after God if is not starting from a place of love, for love itself is a spirit from God like we all know in John 3:16, for God so love the world) put God first in everything you do, let your heart be right with him for he sees the motives, intent of the heart even when the actions has not taken place the motives and intent of the heart will give you up. The time is almost at hand for all to end we are actually at the end time give your heart to God and chase after rightiousness and holiness for your heart is everything God wants from you.

THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Greetings in the wonderful name of jesus, trust God that you all are doing well in your various homes, cities, and countries, i will say you should count yourself blessed to be reading this write-up today about the power of the Holy Spirit, because it will set you up into having a critical look at the power and work of the holy spirit so before we go further let's look at who the Holy Spirit is. The Holy Spirit is a central figure in Christianity, considered the third person of the Trinity, alongside God the Father and Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is often referred to as the "Spirit of God," "the Spirit of truth," and "the Comforter." In Christian theology, the Holy Spirit is believed to be: (1)The Spirit of God: The Holy Spirit is seen as the divine presence of God in the world, guiding and empowering believers. (2)The Paraclete: In Greek, "Paraclete" means "one who comes alongside" or "advocate." Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit as the Paraclete in John 14:16-17, indicating that the Holy Spirit would comfort, guide, and advocate for believers. (3)The Spirit of Truth: In John 14:17 and 15:26, Jesus called the Holy Spirit the "Spirit of truth," emphasizing that the Spirit would reveal truth to believers and guide them into all truth. (4)The Comforter: The Holy Spirit is often referred to as the "Comforter" (John 14:26) because He brings comfort, peace, and solace to believers. So having read through some of the things the Holy Spirit stands for, you now have a knowledgeable idea of who the Holy Spirit is, so let's look at the reason why every child of God must be a carrier of the spirit of God. Romans 8:14-15 (AMP): "For all who are allowing themselves to be led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading again to fear [of God's judgment], but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons [the Spirit producing sonship] by which we [joyfully] cry, 'Abba! This verse is so profound and clear, for us to have the power of the Holy Spirit indwelling in us we have to be led by the spirit of God, i can tell you from my own experience as a human being that this is one of the most difficult part of allowing the spirit of God in , the simple reason for this is, man has always wanted to do his own thing, man has always felt he can do all, but the truth is, man can't without God getting involve. So those who are led by the spirit of God are the sons of God , something must led a man is either the spirit of God or the spirit of the devil both comes with power but the spirit of God is greater so the simply truth is , if you want the power of God allow the Holy Spirit which is the spirit of God to led you. (Acts 1:8 Amplified Bible) But you will receive power and ability when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be My witnesses [to tell people about Me] both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and Samaria, and even to the ends of the earth.” So the simple fact and reason, why so many believers are not endure with power from on high is because the Holy Spirit has not come upon them don't forget the Holy Spirit is a free gift to those who are truely and genuinely following Jesus is not a thing money can buy, without the Holy Spirit in you, you will be at the mercy of demonic powers because they know and see those who are carriers of the spirit of God. (Luke 24:49 Amplified Bible)Listen carefully: I am sending the Promise of My Father [the Holy Spirit] upon you; but you are to remain in the city [of Jerusalem] until you are clothed (fully equipped) with power from on high.” How many of us are fully equipped? this words are from Jesus, Jesus, knew the danger out there and he knew the power of the Holy Spirit is what is needed for his followers to thrive, the Holy Spirit takes effect in the followers of Jesus as they grow in him transforming them to be more like him. This transformation only comes when the power of the Holy Spirit dwells in a man. So have you seen the reason why so many things have gone wrong in the body of christ? the reason is the Holy Spirit is not leding the people, why is it so? because they have refused to follow the ways of jesus they have refused to follow the instructions and have become stubbone. The Holy Spirit is to comfort you, guide you, endure you with power, give you and unsual ability also tranform your life to always show Gods attributes all this by your willingness to accept to be led by him, but if you say no to God there is nothing the spirit of God can do because to say no to the Holy Spirit and refused the power from God is to say yes to demonic powerS for both powers need your permission to led you.Say yes to the Holy Spirit today and have the power of the Spirit of God in you, you will need it the time is coming as we approuch the end which will come with a world wide tribulation.

TO LIVE EVERYDAY FOR JESUS.

Greetings in jesus name,iam so excited to write to you today being the 5th od september 2024, it is not only for you but for everyone who wants to live their lifes daily for jesus, which of cause includes myself the write-up chronicles of thoughts is inspired by the Holy Spirit which i am subjected too like every true follwers of jesus who are carriers of the Holy Spirit Now, lets ask ourselves how do we live everyday for jesus? this is a very vital question every child of God or would i say every christain or beliver wanting to grow in the Lord must as a matter of urgency ask him or herself this very very important and highly spiritual question. Now before we go further lets ask again this question who is jesus? According to Christian theology, Jesus is considered the incarnation of God the Son and the awaited Messiah (or Christ) prophesied in the Old Testament. The term “Christ” derives from the Greek word “Christos,” meaning “anointed one,” which translates the Hebrew word “mashiakh” (Messiah). This indicates that Christians view Jesus not merely as a prophet or teacher but as divine. For us to live everyday for jesus is to imbide in us the way of a christ like life this can onlygotten when we give our all to God and be empowered by the Holy Spirit so lets look at the bible and take our directions from there as to who is jesus and why we need to live every single day for jesus and like jesus. (Philippians 2:5-8 Amplified Bible) Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility], who, although He existed in the form and unchanging essence of God [as One with Him, possessing the fullness of all the divine attributes—the entire nature of deity], did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped or asserted [as if He did not already possess it, or was afraid of losing it]; but emptied Himself [without renouncing or diminishing His deity, but only temporarily giving up the outward expression of divine equality and His rightful dignity] by assuming the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men [He became completely human but was without sin, being fully God and fully man]. After He was found in [terms of His] outward appearance as a man [for a divinely-appointed time], He humbled Himself [still further] by becoming obedient [to the Father] to the point of death, even death on a cross. This bible verse expressively tell us how to go about how to live our everyday lives for jesus, outlining some very important aspect of our work and walk which without we cannot live like jesus. The attitude of being religious withOUT havING the attributes of Jesus has caused alot of damage to christainity which i would state here categorically is diffrent from being a follower of Jesus, for every true followers of jesus must strive to be like Jesus and nothing more. It is essential to recognize a clear distinction between the followers of Jesus and regular church attendees. The reason for this difference lies in the presence of the Spirit of God within an individual; without it, the distinction remains invisible. Church attendees often exhibit a mixed commitment, existing in a state of ambivalence which shows an opposite nature to that of Christ-Jesus. ( Jude 1:21 Amplified Bible )and keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously and looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ [which will bring you] to eternal life. This bible verse from the book of jude clearly stated one of the attributes of jesus which is centered around love i can tell that love is one of the most difficult part of how to live everyday for jesus, most people who claim they are followers of jesus don't love, the kind of love they know about is what i called a love of convinent that kind of love is based on be good to me and i will be good to you do me bad and i will do you bad say hello and i will say hello, thats not what to live everyday for jesus is like. Also many christains or believers rejoice at the downfall of their percieved enemies this is not christ-like it doesnt show christ as the center of our being rather it shows the attribute of the devil. Christians are called to live for Jesus, and follow him in everything they do. But what exactly does it mean to live for Jesus, and how do you do it? The best way is to look in the Bible for examples of how Christ lived, and try to be as much like him as possible. Living for the Savior is more meaningful than living for ourselves. check this verses as an essentials to live everyday for jesus 1. Seek God, not sin. Amos 5:4 · 2. Fear God, not men. Proverbs 19:23 · 3. Love God, not the world. 1 John 2:15-17 · 4. Believe God, not the deceiver. John 8:44.(read Amplified bible version) Like said earlier the first thing to do to be able to start living everyday like jesus, is to Love, love itself is a spirit it gives brith to other fruits that will help us live more everyday like jesus , that is why i said it is one of the most difficult thing to do, listen, if you can't love genuienly you cant live everyday for jesus.

THE CROSS TO CARRY.

Today is another day that the Lord has made and we should all rejoice and be glad in.i salut you and i thank God for you and for all he has done for you, be thankful for all. Sometimes many of us wonder if as a child of God we should carry a cross, this kind of cross am talking is that of a burden problems of life, not the one you put on your neck. Many believers are lost in the notion and lies that to be a child of God, you won't have a problem, i have also heard so many times prechers and evangelist tell the people that if you come to jesus you will be blessed and have no problem or burden, troubles this is not true. so let's go into the bible and see what it is about the cross to carry. In Christianity, the concept of "carrying a cross" is a metaphorical expression that originates from Jesus' words in Matthew 16:24-25 and Mark 8:34. In these passages, Jesus says: "Whoever want's to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever want's to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it." In this context, "carrying a cross" represents the idea of accepting one's own personal suffering, struggles, or hardships as a way to follow Jesus and serve Him. It's not about literally carrying a physical cross, but rather about embracing the challenges and difficulties that come with being a Christian. So the notion of a christain or a believer not having to go through stress of life is absolutly not true but a lie originating from satan and his demons to sway people from God. When people come to God with those kind of expections which never becomes a reality they will leave the church and go deeper into the world in disappoinments. (Matthew 10 :38 Amplified Bible)And he who does not take his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me] is not worthy of Me. This verse of the words of jesus catagorically expresses what should be the expections of every true child of God and followers of jesus, many present day foolowers of Jesus don't want to hear this, christains are always looking for an escape routh out of the tribulations that comes with living for Jesus. After jesus accended into heaven, many of his followers went through great percecution many were killed the apostles died in very unimagineable ways, stephen was stoned to death,if you are living in the western world orany other part of the world you many not have experinced or probably not heard of anything like percecution but i can tell, you that currently right now all over the world true christains followers of Jesus are going through that right, in places like Nigeria, pakistan,Iran, India and so many other places around the world their is an increase in the perscution of followers of jesus how prepared are you to carry the cross for the sake of your faith in Jesus? The agreement to be a follower of Jesus and a true christain comes with the willingness to be ready for anything that comes your way the path of journey your have embarked on, stop thinking you have no cross to carry if thats what you want then you are not ready to be for Jesus. (John 19:17 Amplified Bible) So they took Jesus, and He went out, [a]bearing His own cross, to the place called [b]the Place of the Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha. Our Lord and Saviour Jesus beared his own cross and died for you, he never rejected it you should do like wise for jesus as he did for you. Before i round up let me highlights soe points for you to always rememberas you carry the cross daily for your love for Jesus. So, do believers in Jesus have a cross to carry? The answer is yes. Here are some ways in which Christians may carry their own crosses: (1)Personal struggles: We all face trials and tribulations in life, such as illness, financial struggles, relationship issues, or personal doubts. These challenges can be our own "cross" to bear. (2)Ministry and service: As Christians, we may be called to serve others, share our faith, or support those in need. This can be a cross we carry as we sacrifice our own interests and desires for the sake of others. (3)Spiritual warfare: As followers of Jesus, we may encounter spiritual opposition from Satan or other forces that seek to distract us from our faith. This can be a cross we carry as we resist temptation and stay committed to our Lord. Persecution or ridicule: Unfortunately, some Christians may face persecution or ridicule from others due to their faith. This can be a heavy cross to carry, but one that requires courage and trust in God. (4)Internal struggles: We may also struggle with internal conflicts, such as feelings of guilt, shame, or inadequacy. These inner struggles can be our own "cross" to bear as we seek to overcome them through prayer and self-reflection. Remember, carrying a cross is not about complaining or feeling sorry for ourselves. Rather, it's about embracing the challenges of following Jesus and trusting in His power and provision to help us overcome them. In summary, believers in Jesus do carry their own crosses – not just physically, but also spiritually and emotionally. However, it's essential to remember that with God's help, we can overcome these challenges and find strength and comfort in Him.