Category: Food For The Soul

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10 Habits that show you a Christian

  1. Love and Compassion: As We are commanded to love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 22:39). This love extends to friends, neighbors, enemies, and those in need, reflecting the love of Jesus Christ.
  2. Forgiveness: Christians are called to forgive others, as modeled by Jesus’ forgiveness of those who wronged Him (Ephesians 4:32). Forgiveness is a key differentiator in the life of a Christian.
  3. Prayer: Prayer is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, a way of communing with God. The Bible tells us to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17), indicating the importance of regular, consistent communication with God.
  4. Worship: Worship is not just a Sunday activity but a lifestyle of glorifying God through one’s actions and words (Romans 12:1). Worship sets Christians apart by dedicating their lives to honor God.
  5. Service: Following Jesus’ example, Christians engage in serving others, often putting the needs of others before their own (Mark 10:45). Service is a direct outpouring of faith and love.
  6. Community: Christian life is grounded in fellowship with other believers, as seen in the New Testament church (Acts 2:42-47). Community provides support, accountability, and shared growth.
  7. Bible Reading: Regular reading and study of the Bible is a habit that guides Christians in their faith and daily decisions (Psalm 119:105). It’s the source of their understanding of God and His will.
  8. Moral Integrity: Christians strive to live a life of righteousness, avoiding sins that are commonplace in society, and seeking purity in thought, word, and deed (1 Peter 1:16).
  9. Generosity: Giving to those in need and to the work of the church is a principle rooted in Scripture (2 Corinthians 9:7). Christians are recognized by their willingness to give freely and joyfully.
  10. Witnessing: Sharing the gospel message is a clear directive from Jesus (Matthew 28:19-20). A distinctive trait of Christians is their desire to tell others about their faith in Christ.

These points, based in Scripture, reflect habits and ways of life that tend to set Christians apart in the world.

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IS SERVING GOD COMPULSORY?

Serving God is Compulsory and not just important

First of all, let us reflect upon an essential truth that governs our lives as believers: serving God is not merely a choice, but a sacred duty. As we ground our faith in the Bible, let’s look at some of the passages it contains to explain why serving God is compulsory.

View Point 1: God Expects Our Service
The Bible is clear that God expects us to serve him, out of love and appreciation for all he has done for us. In Deuteronomy 10:12, we are commanded, “And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you?” God also tells us in Matthew 4:10, “Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.” These passages make clear that God not only desires but also expects us to serve him.

View Point 2: Serving God Brings Benefits
Far from being a burden, serving God is an incredible opportunity. In all areas of life, whether spiritual or physical, serving God brings about great rewards. Physically, serving God can have an effect on things like finances, relationships, career, and family. Spiritually, God promises spiritual healing, peace, joy, and more, if we serve him faithfully. Ultimately, serving God will bring us closer to God and lead to eternal life.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, serving God is not merely an option. It is a sacred duty that comes with many wonderful benefits. Let us all take the time to reflect on how we can show our love and appreciation for God by serving him faithfully. May God open our eyes to see the reasons behind serving Him in Jesus name.

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THOUGHFUL CHALLENGE

Words from the Master.

“And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades; for if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.”Matthew 11:23-24  

This was originally said to the Capernaum by our Lord Jesus Christ challenging them for their Ill-responses to the gospel about 2,000 years back. Looking at the world today and considering the way people react to the gospel nowadays, what could have been said by the Lord Jesus Christ if He still alive physically today, to our communitie chief, to the Kings, the church leaders and to the leaders of the government?

As if that is not perfectly said by me so that I can direct the question to you my reader, how have you reacted to the gospel so far, do you preach the gospel? Do you listen to the gospel? Do you go to church? Are you a Christian? Do you believe in Christ and above all how have you reacted to every gospel preached to you? Can you say you have done the best you can?

Now if you have complicated answer to the above questions, the statement is directed to you reminding you that the judgement is for everyone regardless of your position, works in the vineyard and influences of any kind, serve the Lord your God with all your heart with all your soul and with all your mind love your neighbours as yourself and do unto every man as if unto the Lord especially the household of faith as the scripture says (Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.) then you are good to go, God bless you.

Raph Michael.

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Such is life

I tried to understand why some things happen under the sun, and during my research to get out things and why things really happen, as a matter of fact I have also learned to expect anything from anyone regardless of my actions and reactions to them.

I have stopped thinking about perhaps I’m wrong or not, it’s the nature of man, humnnn.

I know of course that big thing here, sometimes you might not know what some people are passing through at the particular time you might need them more, what a life!

Hence, Just live your life to please God, put smiles on as many as you can and feel satisfied every moment, because you might not get your expected satisfactions from those people you have.
Don’t change your good character as a result of the bad ones from others, hold on to the rightful things, and The Lord shall justify you. (John 14:27)

May we not be discouraged to do as much good as we can so as to receive the good rewards at last to the Glory of The Lord God Almighty in Jesus name.

From Raph

Raph
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Hard time of yours

Overcoming Oppression and Depression Scriptures

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (Galatians 5:1, KJV).

Confess: I’m standing fast in the liberty wherewith Christ has made me free; I will not be entangled again in a yoke of bondage.

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:31-32, KJV).

Confess: I continue in the Word of God and I am Jesus’ disciple indeed. I know the truth and the truth makes me free.

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. (Luke 10:19, KJV).

Confess: Jesus has given me power over all the power of the enemy and nothing shall by any means hurt me.

If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. (John 8:36, KJV).

Confess: The Son of God has made me free and I am free indeed, in Jesus name.

Neither give place to the devil. (Ephesians 4:27, KJV).

Confess: I refuse to give place to the devil of fear, anxiety, doom, gloom and hopelessness.

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” Ephesians 6:10, KJV.

Confess: Thank you Lord for your strength! I am not depending on my own strength. I am strong in the Lord and the power of His might.

“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” 1 John 4:4, KJV.

Confess: I am of God. God is my Father. I have overcome evil spirits, because greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:7, KJV).

Confess: I submit myself to God and his love and power. I resist the devil [of fear, anxiety, oppression, depression and torment] and he flees from me in terror. Go, devil, go, in Jesus name!

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. (1 Peter 5:8-9, KJV).

Confess: My adversary the devil, as a roaring lion goes about seeking whom he may devour. He may not devour me. I resist him steadfast in the faith. (Make a fist now and say it with force.) I resist you Satan, in Jesus name.

Copy or print these scriptures out and confess them at least three times a day. You should sense the oppression lifting from your mind within a short time. Be very strong and forceful in your confession of faith.