DAILY GRACE, THURSDAY MAY 4TH, 2023.
THE HINDRANCES TO A SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE (2)
TEXT: JAMES 1:22-23
VERSE OF THE DAY:
_“BUT YOU SHALL RECEIVE POWER WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT HAS COME UPON YOU, AND YOU SHALL BE WITNESSES TO ME IN JERUSALEM, AND IN ALL JUDEA AND SAMARIA, AND TO THE END OF THE EARTH”- ACTS 1:8._
God has given the Holy Spirit, and if we are not filled with the Holy Spirit, it is due to some form of unwillingness on our side. It may be due to an unwillingness on our part to abandon the sins which prevent His infilling. We must be willing not only to separate ourselves from sin but to rid ourselves of sin. We can be worldly without ever entering a place of worldliness. We need to cleanse ourselves from all contamination of the body and Spirit, 2 Corinthians 7:1. We are to do this cleansing ourselves by deliberately removing from our lives those things that are displeasing to the Lord and unclean in His sight, 1 John 1:9.
It may be due to an unwillingness on our part to accept by faith the promise which secures His infilling, Galatians 3:14. When we have acknowledged our need, accepted the implications and abandon the sins which hinder the Spirit-filled life, then we must ask the. Lord to fill us with His. Holy Spirit, Luke 11:13, and accept His infilling by Faith (1 John 5:14-15).
It may be due to unwillingness on our part to adopt the means which maintain His infilling. The secret of the abiding fullness of the Holy Spirit is found in John 2:5. How important. it is for us to learn not only the secret of His filling but of maintaining His filling. The secret is abiding in Christ, John 15:5.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, I am willing to be filled and controlled by you in Jesus’ name, Amen.
BIBLE IN 365 DAYS:
Isa 1
Heb 9
ACTION POINT:
ALLOW THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FILL AND CONTROL YOU.
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Strategies to Draw God’s Favor
To attract favor from the divine realm, there are various tactics one can employ. These methods may include engaging in acts of charity, consistently practicing meditation and prayer, and carrying oneself with compassion and integrity. Maintaining a positive demeanor and treating others with kindness can also invite blessings from higher powers. Essentially, living a life guided by morality and selflessness can prove to be a magnet for the grace and blessings of God.
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N͟O͟T͟ A͟ C͟O͟I͟N͟C͟I͟D͟E͟N͟C͟E͟, HE KNOWS!
1. ADULT* has 5 letters,
so does *YOUTH .
2. *PERMANENT* has 9 letters,
so does *TEMPORARY* .
3. *GOOD* has 4 letters,
so does *EVIL* .
4. *BLACK* has 5 letters,
so does *WHITE* .
5. *CHURCH* has 6 letters,
so does *MOSQUE* .
6. *BIBLE* has 5 letters,
so does *QUR’AN* .
7. *LIFE* has 4 letters,
so does *DEAD* .
8. *HATE* has 4 letters,
so does *LOVE* .
9. *ENEMIES* has 7 letters,
so does *FRIENDS* .
10. *LYING* has 5 letters,
so does *TRUTH* .
11. *HURT* has 4 letters,
so does *HEAL* .
12. *NEGATIVE* has 8 letters,
so does *POSITIVE* .
13. *FAILURE* has 7 letters,
so does *SUCCESS* .
14. *BELOW* has 5 letters,
so does *ABOVE* .
15. *CRY* has 3 letters,
so does *JOY* .
16. *ANGER* has 5 letters,
so does *HAPPY* .
17. *RIGHT* has 5 letters,
so does *WRONG* .
18. *RICH* has 4 letters,
so does *POOR* .
19. *FAIL* has 4 letters,
so does *PASS* .
20. *KNOWLEDGE* has 9 letters,
so does *IGNORANCE* .
Are they all by Coincidence?
This means *LIFE* is like a double edged sword but the choice we make determines our future.
*“You may not like THIS ANALOGY, but it’s true”*
– When *GOD* wanted to create *FISH*, he spoke to the *SEA*
– When *GOD* wanted to create *TREES*, he spoke to the *EARTH*.
– But when *GOD* wanted to create *MAN*, he turned to *HIMSELF*.
– So *GOD* said:
*”Let us make man in our image and likeness”*.
Note:
– If you take a *fish* out of the *water*
it will *die*;
And when you remove a *tree* from the *ground*, it also *dies*.
– Similarly, when *man* disconnects from *GOD*, he *dies.*
🔆 *GOD* is our *natural environment*.
We were created to *live in HIS presence.*
– We have to be connected to *Him* because only with *Him* does LIFE exist and have meaning.
– Let’s stay *connected to GOD.*
🔆 Remember that *water* without *fish* is still *water,* but *fish* without water is *nothing* .
🔆The *soil* *without* the *tree* is still *soil,* but the *tree* without soil is *nothing* .
🔆 *God* *without* *man* is still *God,* but *man* *without GOD* is *nothing*
🔆 If this message reaches you and you share it with others, that is called:
*EVANGELISM*
“God Bless You”.
IF NOT GOD
IF NOT GOD
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bishop Dr. Paul C. Nwachukwu was born on 22nd July 1947. He is a native of Ajakpani Village, Umunya, In Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. Paul became born again on September 11, 1965, and started preaching in 1967. He was called to the ministry in 1968 and attended New Covenant Bible College,Benin International School of Ministry Sandiego, California, U.S.A.
in 1980 where h
e obtained Diploma and Higher Diploma
Certificates in Theology.
in 1973 as well.
Bishop (Dr.) Paul C. Nwachukwu is the founding father and the Presiding Bishop of the First Indigenous Pentecostal Church, South Eastern Nigeria, Grace of God Mission Int’l. The Church has over 800 branches in Africa and around the world.
Presently, he is a member of the National Advisory Council of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). Papa as he is fondly called is also the life President of Kingdom Life World Evangelism Outreach. He is also the supervising President of
Dominion Mandate – a Missionary, Revival, and Restoration Ministry for end-time reawakening.
Bishop (Dr) Paul C. Nwachukwu is one of the pioneers of the 1970 Pentecostal Revival in Nigeria, an erudite scholar, a
preacher of sound doctrine, a promoter of missionary mandate, and a revivalist.
He is married and his marriage is blessed with four lovely children.
ISBNNO:
978-978-8454-47-1
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Spiritual Fatherhood Not for Sale
The Author of this Book, Bishop Paul Nwachukwu Jnr. is an ordained Bishop in Grace of God Mission International.
He is happily married to a Godly woman, Rev. Mrs. Dorathy Chinwendu Nwachukwu, and their union is blessed with five Godly Children: Godslove, Bishop Paul, Glory Restored, Princess Dorathy, Prince David.
He is the first son of the pioneer post-Nigeria Civil War revivalist in the 1970s in Southeastern Nigeria. He was given a strong foundation in faith. He gave his life to Christ in 1984. He has been effective at different stages of his life. Been a Teens Sunday School teacher, House Fellowship
teacher, and the president of his secondary school fellowship, pioneered Grace Campus Fellowship at The University of Nigeria Nsukka and has been at the forefront of evangelization of Campuses in Nigeria. He has a special passion for the upcoming generation. He has been the International Pastor-in-charge of the developmental Ministry.
God has used him in many nations of the world. He Pioneered His Glory Parish Model of Grace of God Mission International, which was established in Nigeria Some African Countries, and Europe.
He has received several awards from international organizations, such as The Nigeria Red Cross Society and the UN Polach Ambassador of Peace. He has been one of the executive leaders of PFN Southeast. He is the Vice President of GTI (Grace Theological Institute), a national executive member, of Grace of God Mission, and Currently, the Bishop Presiding over the Headquarters of Grace of God Mission International Headquarters, Onitsha, Anambra state, Nigeria.
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