Limitless Living

*27/01/2022*
*C.I Ezike-Dennis*
*Day 4*

*Sign Posts for Navigating the Times*

4. Let His Love Light Your Way

There’s no doubt that we are living in very uncertain times. So, what do people do in uncertain times? They question everything they had believed all along. Some even question God’s love for them. But you see, God’s love for you never changes with the times.
Before He went away, Jesus said to His disciples as He says to us today, “As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.” John‬ ‭15:9‬. The ESV says “abide in my love.”

If you ask most believers today, they’ll undoubtedly tell you that our love for God is more important to our faith, than His love for us. So, they struggle. But this is an erroneous conclusion. God's love for us is entirely the basis of our faith in Him, not the other way around.

I find that when I tend to rely on my love for God, I always find reasons to doubt my worthiness or deserved-ness of his blessings. Because my love for Him is so imperfect. But when I rely on his unconditional love for me, it provokes repentance in me from my self-cent-redness, to genuinely love him back. It also frees me from relying on my performance, as a basis for receiving anything from him.

So, you don’t have to “strive” to love or to be loved. Simply rest in His love. As you abide and soak yourself in His love, the same love will flow through you toward others around you, and back to God.

Also, developing your faith in God’s love will equip you with the right self-esteem to deal with life situations even in uncertain times. You’ll be able to cast all your cares on Him, confident that He has your best interests at heart.

Some people are said to have "daddy issues." This means that they lacked daddy's love growing up, and are trying to fill that void with other stuff. In the same vein, it is possible for a Christian to manifest a lack of revelation of God's love for them by endless pursuit of material things, worldly recognition and affirmations.

The Bible says, “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1John‬ ‭2:15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.
Notice it says "the love of the Father." Not "love for the Father."

The awareness of His love will create in you, a sense of divine purpose that frees you from seeking the validation of men. Whereas, First Corinthians 13 says, all things done outside of love only amount to sounding brass, clanging cymbal, and NOTHING!, His love will lead you to seek the things that will endure, and inspire you towards deeds that will register in eternity.

A revelation of God's love eradicates fear and trepidation, and it makes you resilient and sure, even in hard times. The Bible says, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” ‭‭I John‬ ‭4:18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.
Note the pervading lack of boldness in asking. Believers hesitate to ask God or to consult with Him, though He invites us to - "Come boldly to the throne of grace..."

So, as we try to navigate changes in our world this year, that we can’t control, hear this simple, but very profound, word of the Lord to you, “Pursue love,..” 1 Corinthians‬ ‭14:1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.
I particularly love the Pidgin English version here, “Na love suppose guide una…” ‭‭1 Korintians‬ ‭14:1‬ ‭PCM‬‬. So, take your guide from Love.

*25/01/2020*
*C.I Ezike-Dennis*
*Day 2*

Sign Posts for Navigating the Times.

2. Get A New Vision

In the days of Jesus’ earthly ministry, He had an encounter with a man that amazed Him with simple faith in His word. It was a Roman Captain. The man had approached Jesus in a panic, because his servant was seriously ill.

On hearing the man’s plea, Jesus promised to come heal his servant. But then the Roman soldier turned around and said “no” to Jesus. He said, “…“I don’t want to put you to all that trouble. Just give the order and my servant will be fine. I’m a man who takes orders and gives orders. I tell one soldier, ‘Go,’ and he goes; to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” Matthew‬ ‭8:8-9 MSG‬‬

Surprised at the simplicity and keenness of the man’s faith, Jesus said, He was yet to witness that kind of faith in Israel. Then He said to the man, “…“Go your way; and AS YOU HAVE BELIEVED, SO LET IT BE DONE FOR YOU.” And his servant was healed that same hour.” Matthew‬ ‭8:13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.
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Jesus said to the man, “AS YOU HAVE BELIEVED, SO LET IT BE DONE FOR YOU.”
Firstly, by that statement, Jesus confirms that our believing must precede the changes we desire to see.
Secondly, by that statement also, Jesus confirms that our believing will determine what changes we ultimately see.

The mere fact that we are required to believe before we see the manifestation, indicates that whatever we desire from God, must first happen on our inside, before it happens on the outside. The Roman soldier in our text got what he BELIEVED, which was the complete recovery of his ailing servant.

So, we are as upright, as healthy, as wealthy, as spiritually effective, as progressive in life, etc. on the outside, as we truly do believe on the inside of us.

For there to be any meaningful accomplishments outwardly, there must of necessity, first be a corresponding blueprint inwardly. This is what is known as a vision, and you definitely need one, as you embark on your journey through the year. The future must happen in you, before it happens to you. The Bible says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.”Proverbs‬ ‭29:18‬.

Where do visions come from? I’m glad you asked. It is the revelation of God’s word in you that gives you vision. That is why you need to spend time in God’s word, and let it build inside of you, a picture of a desired future. Because, you can never rise above the revelation in your heart. The Psalmist says, “The entrance of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.” Psalm‬ ‭119:130‬.
The word of God and the Spirit of God agree. So, divine revelations can also come by a direct manifestation of the Holy Spirit. Bible calls Him the Spirit of Wisdom and revelation (Eph. 1:17&18).

Notice Jesus did not say to the Centurion, “as you so desperately need it, so let it be done for you.” NO, NO, NO! He very categorically said, “as you have believed!”

So, hear the word of the Lord as you start out on your journey into the year, “…Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.” Habakkuk‬ ‭2:2‬.

*20/01/2022*
*Lola Dabiri*
*Day 4*

Today we will look at what we have Got
Blessed be our God who daily loads us with benefits
The God of our salvation:
And to God the Lord belong escape from death! Ps 68 Vs 19 -20
Brethren, The Lord our God daily loads us with benefits – Let’s remember them….
We have got The Spirit, The Power & The Life
We have got God’s stamp of ownership!
We have got Godliness that is profitable in all… having promise of life here and now…and then in the world to come whoop whoop
We have got a forever advocate with the father – Jesus Christ
We have got a forever place on God’s heart as the apple of his eyes
We have got His hands engraved with us.
We have got The Love of God shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit
We have got the forever help of The Holy spirit
We have got the whole armour of God
We have got a treasure in earthen vessels
We have got the power at work in us and for us
We have got a compassionate High Priest
We have got Angels assigned to minister to us and for us
We have got His grace sufficiently
We have got His Peace that passes all understanding at our disposal
We have got Instructions in wisdom
We have got His mercy that says No to every negative wind
We have got His promises -His word that does not go back to Him void but goes out and accomplishes that which He has said and purposed
We have got a table laid before us in the presence of enemies
We have got The spirit of power, of love and a sound mind…
Do add more and more to this list! An unending list…😊
We have got breath in our lungs to show up and shine for Christ in this season
A song comes to mind -
Down at your feet O Lord is the most high Place,
In your presence Lord
I seek your face
There is no higher caller
No greater honor than to bow and kneel before your throne
I am amazed at your glory
Embraced by your mercy…
O Lord
I live to worship you

We have got access to His throne of Grace, Mercy & Glory
May the reality of these Truths burst forth in our hearts, minds, and mouths in this season. May we walk in the fullness of our True reality in Jesus’ name. Amen

Shalom!

Great day All.

Jesus Christ is Lord!