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Pray With Me By Apostle Dr Umah Udah by PAPAD105(m): 11:06am On Oct 21, 2022 |
PRAYER POINTS • LORD JESUS ANYONE SUMMONING MY NAME AND FAMILY FOR EVIL, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR SCATTER BY FIRE. • OH LORD EVERY POWER BEHIND UN-NECESSARY LOSS I SCATTER BY FIRE. • OH LORS MY FATHER ANY RELATIONSHIP THAT WILL BRING ME SHAME DISCONNECT ME FROM THEM IN THE NAME OF JESUS. • OH LORD MY FATHER MY PICTURE WILL NOT BE USE FOR OBITUARY. • OH LORD EVERY SPIRIT OF WICKEDNESS AROUND ME AND MY FAMILY EXPIRE IN THE NAME OF THE RESURRECTED JESUS CHRIST. AMEN 1 Share
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Re: Pray With Me By Apostle Dr Umah Udah by Kobojunkie: 11:36pm On Oct 22, 2022 |
PAPAD105:Dealing with enemies in the Kingdom of God The dictionary defines the word enemy as follows.... en·e·my... and from following along the teachings of Jesus Christ, it is clear there are enemies to contend with. Jesus Christ not only taught of the various enemies in the Kingdom of God but also explained how to deal with them. In His teachings, Jesus Christ outlined 3 types of enemies that those who are followers of Jesus Christ are likely to encounter in the Kingdom of God. To begin, a follower of Jesus Christ is one who has made committed to living life in submission and obedience to the teachings of Jesus Christ. His teachings were directed at those who were ready to give it all up for His sake, in the Kingdom of God. A. Satan, the overall enemy to all in the Kingdom of God - Jesus Christ introduced Satan as an enemy to all of His followers, and immediately after that assured His followers that they have been given, by Him, more power than Satan has, meaning they are not to have any fear of Satan given they are made more powerful than Satan by virtue of being His followers. 17 When the 72 followers came back from their trip, they were very happy. They said, “Lord, even the demons obeyed us when we used your name!”Jesus Christ went on to inform His followers, that He had overcome the world for their sake - those who are loved by Him, the ones who live in their lives in the continuous submission of His teachings and commandments, those in whom His very Spirit lives inside of. Jesus Christ assured them of His peace through all of the sufferings and tribulations they are to endure for His sake. Essentially, rather than a life battling Satan, and the world, Jesus Christ guaranteed His followers that none of that would be necessary given that they are to instead exist under the canopy that is His peace through it all. 33 “I have told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world, you will have troubles. But be brave! I have defeated the world!” - John 16 vs 33B. Others in the Kingdom of God - Jesus Christ also taught His followers that right there in the Kingdom of God, the enemy's own seeds are planted and are to coexist with those planted by the Master of the field. i.e. followers of Jesus Christ. In describing these seeds of the enemy, Jesus Christ pointed out to His followers that there were those who would work against Him e.g. the false teachers and the false prophets, and their many blind followers. 29 Whoever wants to enter a strong man’s house and steal his things must first tie him up. Then they can steal the things from his house.Also.... 22 But suppose a stronger man comes and defeats him. The stronger man will take away the weapons that the first man trusted to keep his house safe. Then the stronger man will do what he wants with the other man’s things.The work of this kind of enemy is directly against that which Jesus Christ taught and commanded of those in the Kingdom of God implying that their activities are generally antiChrist in nature. For even these kinds of enemies, Jesus Christ prescribed a seemingly opposite approach to dealing as well. 21 “You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, ‘You must not murder anyone. Any person who commits murder will be judged.’Jesus discouraged His followers from getting angry at such enemies, instructing them to instead bend over backward in resolving issues conflicts, and grudges, no matter where the fault really lies. 15 “If your brother or sister in God’s family does something wrong, go and tell them what they did wrong. Do this when you are alone with them. If they listen to you, then you have helped them to be your brother or sister again.Jesus insisted, throughout His teachings, that the same attitude of love always should be applied even resolving conflicts with others within the fold. He implored that those who believe in Him take special pains in settling issues amongst themselves, continuing in love even when their efforts fail. 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’Jesus dissuaded His followers from bearing grudges or haboring animosity against those who hate them assuring them that a reward awaited those who would obey Him. 27 “But I say to you people who are listening to me, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.With love at the center of their dealings with all those around them, enemies included, Jesus Christ removed from His followers the need to fight those who antagonize them in any manner, with the overarching message of His teachings being that should be the central approach to dealing with all others. 12 “Do for others what you would want them to do for you. This is the meaning of the Law of Moses and the teaching of the prophets. - Matthew 7 vs 12C. The bad thoughts in one's heart - Sin is disobedience or transgression of God's very own Law and commandments, and with Jesus Christ is God's very Law in the Kingdom of God, He proclaimed that this enemy is responsible for all acts of disobedience against Him in the Kingdom of God. 15 Peter said, “Explain to us what you said earlier to the people.”Jesus pointed out through His teachings that this particular enemy is the reason why those who claim to believe in God would refuse to obey God and His Law. 17 Then Jesus left the people and went into the house. The followers asked Jesus about what he had told the people.And He indicated that this particular enemy lives right in the hearts of those who commit sins against God - those who are enemies of God, those who are slaves to sin. 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, “If you continue to accept and obey my teaching, you are really my followers.In resolving this enemy within, Jesus Christ decreed continuous obedience to His teachings and commandments as the way to rid oneself of this enemy that lives within oneself. By adopting a lifestyle of obedience, not only is one set free from this enemy which chains one to sin, and in addition, one gains knowledge of the Truth of God. In conclusion, in dealing with all three types of enemies they were sure to encounter in the Kingdom of God, Jesus Christ continuously insisted His followers regularly pursue a passive approach to dealing with the provocations or assaults from the enemy. Rather than send His followers out wielding weapons, spewing fire, or even engaging in battles, Jesus Christ enjoined His followers to approach all issues/conflicts by way of direct submission and obedience to His teachings and commandments with a focus on peace, love, and obedience as the way to conquering all things. |
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