12 November 2013

FOLLOWING JESUS CHRIST IS NOT ONLY ABOUT BLESSINGS & PROSPERITY; CO-HEIRS ONLY THROUGH SUFFERING!!!

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Romans 8:16-18 NIV

Following Jesus Christ qualifies us to be God's children through the Holy Spirit's confirmation, testifying with our spirit! As children, we thus become heirs of God, co-heirs with Jesus Christ, ONLY if we share in His sufferings. Only when we share in His sufferings do we qualify to share in His Glory! So, our present sufferings as believers cannot compare with the glory to be revealed in us! Be encouraged! Are you prepared to share in His sufferings believer? You are no believer otherwise!!! Hmmm!!!

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. Corinthians 4:17,18 KJV

Whatever we are afflicted with is temporary and will result in much good for us in God's Glory (just believe even if it doesn't look like so)! Faith is not about things we see; because nobody hopes for what they already have! However, the things that are unseen are eternal! The Power is not so much in the seen but rather in the unseen! Believer! Take note! To believe is not about seeing is believing!!!

But at that time your people shall be delivered, every one whose name shall be found written in the book. And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. Daniel 12:1b-3 NASB

Only those whose names are found in the Book of Life shall be saved/delivered! All shall partake of the final judgment; both the living and the dead! The dead in Christ Jesus shall rise first; then others! Of course some will rise unto Everlasting Life and others to everlasting contempt/shame! The reward of those who are wise in the Lord and those who turn many to righteousness shall be evident in that they shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, stars forever and ever iin Jesus' Name. Amen!!!

For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on the promise; but God in his grace gave it to Abraham through a promise. Galatians 3:18 (NIVUK)

The heritage of God is not dependent on the law; but rather on the promise which is of faith in nature! By faith, the Promise of God Given to Abraham and God's Chosen/Anointed is by God's Grace in Jesus' Name. Amen!!! I receive mine in Jesus' Name!!!

(3) Do not put your trust in princes, Nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help. Psalm 146:3

I will lift up my eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help; my help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and earth! It is vain to put your trust in mankind no matter how influential! God Will Bless one through mankind oftentimes yes! However, let not your trust ever shift from God unto mankind! Be wise!!!

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