Looking back, I cannot but praise the Lord for His faithfulness. It is amazing to see how His hands have worked wonders in my life bringing joy to me for His glory.

I have learned that God’s grace and faithfulness can come in unexpected ways.

Two examples in my life stand out. The first one happened when I got a job after I graduated from Secondary school. My boss at that time treated me so harshly that I almost quit. I did not know that her oppressive behavior towards me was because of some grudge she had against my mother. I really loved the job because the salary was great for me and it was hard to just quit. So, I decided to take the matter to God in prayers. Not long after that her behavior towards improved remarkably.

Another notable example of God’s faithfulness in my life pertains to the issue of finance. My parents were very poor and life has been very hard. By God’s grace I gained admission into Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. Due to financial difficulties, I had moments when I thought of just giving up on my dream of pursuing agriculture as a career. Thanks to God for His faithfulness. He sent me help through Pinnacle House ministry. I am currently in 400 level and my dream will ultimately be realized. To God be the glory!!!,

My name is Mary Gideon. I am 20 years old, from Benue State, Nigeria but resides in Abuja with my mother. I have other siblings but happen to be the one with a job to support my family. My father died many years ago. I am writing to testify about the goodness of God in my life.

My mom was forced into early marriage at the age of 16. Since then life has been most unfair to her. Her story has been from one struggle to another until my dad died some years ago. She relocated the family from Benue State to Abuja in search of a better life for the family. She got a job as an auxiliary nurse and the salary was a great relief for us. But due to frequent sickness she lost the job. In one of her sicknesses she actually lost consciousness. I lost it and screamed and cried out to God to bring her back. Miraculously, she was revived. That was a great experience for the family!!!

My job was very stressful and the pressure of the financial burden was heavy in my heart. I have always wished to be in school but it appeared there was no way out of my family financial troubles. I prayed and cried out to God but it appeared He was not available to meet this need. I kept praying for a destiny helper.

I was raised Catholic but someone introduced Jesus Christ, as Savior to me. I started reading about Him. The more I read about Him in Bible studies, as I moved to a Bible based church, the more I was drawn to His beauty and goodness and abundant grace. I started to feel His presence. The burden in my heart was lifted.

I continued to pray to God but this time I focused on Jesus Christ, as I have given my life to Him as my personal Savior and Lord. I was still expecting an answer for a destiny helper. In March 20^th, 2021, the Lord Jesus answered that prayer. Some people came to the restaurant where I worked in Abuja. These people were ministers of Pinnacle House ministry. I did not know at that time. They purchased things in a different store but asked if they could sit in our restaurant that had good sitting arrangement to eat. For unknown reason, we agreed contrary to the rule. As God would have it, through this gesture, they were impressed and gave us a generous token of appreciation. That led to more discussions about why I was not in school. To cut the story short, Pinnacle House ministry is God’s answer to my request for a destiny helper. They have provided me scholarship and promised to see me through university.

The Lord has done something amazing in my life and family. I am so happy that God truly answers prayers. I am a living testimony of the Lord’s goodness and I will live to serve Him for His kindness to me and my family.

 

 

 

 

My name is Ani Rosemary Ebere from Isu in Ebonyi State. I am a 200level student of Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu. This is me testifying the goodness of the lord and his favour in my life.

I have always wanted to go to a higher institution, this has been my dream. This dream of mine surged up when I took my WAEC in 2013 but there was no way or means of achieving this dream or coming closer to it. I started working as a “Sale’s girl” in one of the outlets in my area, which I used the proceeds to support my parents as I have grown to the realization that indeed, “the world is not a bed of roses”. I struggled with my meager salary to keep up, the weight was too much and my vision of going to a higher institution started to blur.

After several years of toiling and suffering, I raised a little money with which I secured a jamb form and started preparing my journey to a new beginning. My speculations died down when my father after a brief illness, gave up the ghost. It shook the foundation and my family economy. It then made my resolve about going for a higher institution wane off totally.

I normally hear the saying that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, this came as a surprise though because when I totally lost hope, I cried unto God and my prayers were answered through PINNACLE HOUSE MINISTRY as they paid for my tuition and all outstanding fees. I am so grateful to God for answering my midnight prayers. I celebrate the grace of God in my life with tears of joy and gladness of the heart. Also, I pray that the God OF PINNACLE HOUSE MINISTRY be exalted and praised by all the people of the earth.

I also encourage you all that rely on God, may you not lose hope and despise not the days of your humble beginnings. Always trust in God and your prayers will be answered in Jesus mighty name, Amen.

My name is Oduebo Precious Amarachukwu. I am a 200level student of National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. I am from Isiala Mbano, Imo State. This is a testimony from me for the grace and favour of God in my life. I do not know where to begin because God has been merciful towards me. All my life, I have always wanted to go beyond the secondary school education which I finished in 2011 by writing my WAEC. After WAEC, I and my family experienced an unfavourable condition. It was a very bad experience which led to hawking on the streets. This hawking progressed and 9 years elapsed with me on the streets doing what I knew best then (hawking of different wares). I hawked tirelessly all these years to achieve my aim but to no avail. Later as God may have it, I gained admission into National Open University of Nigeria located in Lagos with my little savings. This little savings of mine was not enough to process my admission and pay other fees. I then turned around for help with no one particularly in mind, then again, on this eve, my father who’s been on the sick bay, died.

My mum was both widowed and bewildered by the sudden tragedy as she also hawks in the streets to put food on the table. I felt so daft, discouraged and unnerved because I came to realization that my dream was a hoax. With the development, I totally eradicated the thoughts of ever going to school and I also gave up on hope itself. The darkest hour comes before the dawn as they say. I prayed and cried unto God for his divine help and my prayer was answered as my dream of going to the tertiary institution came alive again with the help of PINNACLE HOUSE MINISTRY. God answered my prayers and right now I am the happiest girl on planet earth as PINNACLE HOUSE MINISTRY paid all my school fees and outstanding fees. Indeed, “GOD NEVER LOOKS AT A MAN’S AGE BEFORE GIVING HIM A STAGE IN LIFE”. May the good lord continue to bless PINNACLE HOUSE MINISTRY abundantly, Amen.

I therefore want to use this opportunity cum medium to encourage everyone to put their trust in God and believe in him for he will never and have never disappointed those who believe in him in truth and spirit.

Glory be to God.

 

 

My name is Chikaodili Onyedike, A student of university of Porth-Hacourt, River State Nigeria, 300level. I’m from Awuda Nnobi, Anambra State. This is my testimony on the goodness of God in my life . I had a goal after my secondary School to further my education in to the higher institution, but it was tough to achieve this goal.

In 2017, I gained admission in the university of Porth-Hacourt but could not process the admission because I had no one to see me through school and judging from my background I could not further, at this point I almost gave up; I sought God’s face and asked for His divine help and miraculously Grace found me through the founder of PINNACLE HOUSE MINISTRY.

He paid my tuition fee and other fees and since then he has been seeing me through school and he also gave me capital to start up a business to support myself here in school. Truly God is faithful. I encourage everyone not to give up in whatever challenge(s) you find yourself, just pray and believe that God will make a way where there is no way. God bless PINNACLE HOUSE MINISTRY FOR ME.

God’s ultimate purpose in the redemptive work of Christ is for man to partake of His holiness. In the process of sanctification, the redeemed is gradually transformed into the image of the Son of God. Christlikeness is a mark of glory. The Holy Spirit outpouring is intimately involved in this critical working of God in the life of believers.

“And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one.” John 17:22.

Even Moses, the great leader, asked the Lord to reveal His glory, that was intended to shape his personality and influence his leadership.

“Please, show me Your glory.” Exodus 33:18.

And the Lord proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, by no means clearing the guilty……..” Exodus 34:6-7.

Prophetic writings intimated us with this awesome plan of God for His redeemed people. His presence to dwell within them and walk among them.

“So I prophesied as He commanded me and breath came into them, and they lived, and stood upon their feet, an exceedingly great army.” Ezekiel 37:10

“I will put My Spirit in you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land….” Ezekiel 37:14.

“And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.” Joel 2:28.

God created everything, including man, to reveal and reflect the glory of His mastery in creation. Glory is the mark of excellence in form and function!!!

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. Their line has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun, which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices like a strong man to run its race….” Psalm 19:1-5.

Man can only declare the glory of God (sonship),  through the power of the  Living Word and abiding presence and workings of the Holy spirit!!!

“…..For He is like a refiner’s fire and like launders’ soap. He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi.” Malachi 3:2-3.

“But to you who fear My name, the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings; and you shall go out and grow fat like stall-fed calves. You shall trample the wicked…” Malachi 4:2-3.

In this exposition of Fellowship (Koinonia), we found that there is the last aspect which is the ‘outcome of fellowship’ or ‘sharing in common’ or distribution or giving.

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary,

To share is defined:

1. To tell (thoughts, feelings, experiences, etc) to others.
2. To have in common
3. To partake of, use, experience, occupy or enjoy with others.
4. To divide and distribute in shares; apportion

Christ abides with His people through the Holy Spirit. You will receive the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. You operate in a heavenly Kingdom and must have a deep experiential knowledge of the King and His resources, to truly prosper.

“I, even I, am the Lord, and besides Me there is no Savior. I have declared and saved. I have proclaimed, and there was no foreign god among you. Therefore, you are My witnesses, says the Lord, ‘that I am God.” Isaiah 43:11-12.

“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.

The Kingdom of heaven is a Kingdom of the King’s Righteousness. It is a dominion of peace, joy and power. The righteous King shares and distributes an outpouring of the Holy Spirit with His people!!!

“I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Matt. 3:11.

“For everyone will be seasoned with fire, and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt.” Mark 9:49.

“For the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.” Romans 14:17-18.

“For the Kingdom of God is not in word but in power.” 1 Corinth. 4:20.

To be wise and faithful in your service to the King; to be acceptable and approved by God in your assignments, you need His presence and power.

The life of Jesus Christ, while He walked this earth, provides us with powerful illustration of our need for fellowship with the Father, through the Holy Spirit.

“Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me? But Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.’ Then he allowed Him.” Matt. 3:13-15.

“When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” Luke 3:21-22.

Even the Lord Jesus had to submit to a man, as an example to us, for water baptism according to God’s righteous decree. We understand through the Scriptures that baptism is an outward demonstration of a heart devoted to God.

Subsequently, Jesus prayed to receive full impartation and fellowship with the Holy Spirit as an example for all believers.

“These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.” Acts 1:14.

“When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.” Acts 2:1-2.

Now that you have been positioned right with God through faith in Christ atonement, you are now a vessel of honor made ready to fellowship with the triune God through His spirit.

“But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctifiedand useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.” 2 Tim.2:20-12.

The outcome of communion in the promises of God, through faith and partnership with Christ, is becoming a vessel of honor in whom God dwells through the Spirit.

Fellowship is an intimate relationship of experiencing shared life with God and others. The Holy spirit is distributed, with accompanying gifts, into the lives of God’s redeemed people. This has been God’s original intent before the creation of the world.

So earnestly desire for the Holy spirit impartation. Pray for Him and Wait for Him to come. The Spirit ushers in the love of God, divine wisdom, strength in your walk of faith and deeper understanding of the will of God. And power to walk humbly in obedience to God’s word and many other benefits. He is truly our helper, counselor, advocate and comforter. He reveals deep and secret things, even the deep things of God. Hallelujah!!!

“If you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.” Luke 11:13.

The Holy Spirit ushers the riches of Christ into our lives such as:

1. Love of God. We are suddenly made aware of God’s unconditional love for us. The Spirit of God bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. Romans 5:5; 8:16.
2. Deeper level of faith in trials. The Spirit of God that ushers in the deeper awareness and delight in Christ, also comforts us and gives us the inner strength to endure afflictions as we cling onto the promises of God. 2 Corinth. 1:9-11.
3. Integrity in our Christian walk. The Spirit helps us to be firmly persuaded of our righteous standing before God because of Christ righteousness. He also convicts us over hidden sins so we can confess them and remain in righteous standing before the throne room. Without the Spirit, we tend to be short-sighted and don’t see our fault, but rather magnify the faults we see in others in self-righteous posture due to pride. 1 John 1:5-7; John 16:8-11.
4. Hope in the promises of God. When waiting for God’s promises, for some reasons we may never know here, it takes a very long time. We need the Spirit of hope to grant us peace and joy of the Lord as we patiently wait for God to fulfill His word. Romans 15:13.
5. Divine wisdom to handle complex situations in life. Life is full of complicated circumstances. You know His word but you need his guidance and direction on how to prevail over difficult life circumstances. The Spirit of God reveals deep things to our spirit in whatever way He deems fit. Daniel 2:20-23.
6. Fear of God. This awesome attribute of Christ is paramount to a life dedicated to the will of God. A deep and unquenchable desire to walk in obedience to God is developed through the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit. Isaiah 11:2-4; Psalm 34:11-14.
7. Boldness to witness for Christ. The fear of man and distractions of our world often hinders our ability to share the gospel with courage. However, with prayers, the Spirit comes in power to enable us speak with authority about the gospel of reconciliation in Christ Jesus.

Apostle Paul made some powerful prayers imploring the wisdom and power of fellowship with the Holy Spirit.

“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling; what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe……” Ephesians 1:17-19.

“We ask God to give you complete knowledge of His will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better. We also pray that you will be strengthened with all His glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to His people, who live in the light.” Colossians 1: 9-12.

Prayers

Our heavenly Father we come to You in the name of Jesus. We thank You for Your faithfulness. Thank You for Your surpassing wisdom and power. Thank You that You invited us into fellowship with Your Son, Jesus Christ. We are grateful that Your thoughts toward us are precious and wonderful. We pray that You strengthen us with power through Your Spirit and may we live to the glory of the Lord, fully pleasing You in all things, in Jesus mighty name. Amen.

Author : Prophet (Dr) Godwin Izuegbunam

Mr Anthony Ogbu is from Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. He loves God and is a member of Deeper Life Bible Church Ubolo Region. Shared his wonderful testimony with us, about God’s faithfulness.

Mr Anthony have suffered scrotal hernia for many years. The size of the hernia grew so much that it was difficult for him to walk. He received surgical treatment at a hospital, but the problem continued. Due to past health condition and cost of treatment, Mr. Anthony was not able to raise enough money to repeat the hernia surgery. In addition, he is married with four children, the cost of taking care of his family render him financially bankrupt.

Since 2017, they have been praying and seeking for God’s help. Then his local pastor connected him to Pinnacle House Ministry. They heard his story and decided to support him with cost of the surgery.

On February 3^rd 2021 he was admitted at Embassy Hospital, Aba. The following day Dr Charles Uchendu and his team successfully completed the scrotal hernia surgery. He remained at the hospital for one week and the healing process was fantastic. Glory be to God!

Mr Anthony Ogbu: I am so happy that our God used you people to help me, what would have been my fate if I was not serving God? May God bless Pinnacle House Ministry for taking care of me. My mouth is filled with thanksgiving. I pray that anything they lay their hands shall prosper. They looked at me and my family and helped us without knowing us, open door shall be their portion. Amen.

Mrs Alice Ogbu: Me and my Family thank God for using Pinnacle House Ministry to heal my husband. I pray that as we are all aiming to enter God’s Kingdom its going to be their portion. Amen. May God replenish their finances in so many folds. Amen.

Author : Oduebo Kelechi (Mr Kelly)

 

Glory be to God in the highest for the life of mama who almost lost her sight. But God helped her  to receive her Vision back again.

Mrs Maria Okoye is an elderly mother from Aniche, Arondiizuogu in Imo State, Nigeria. She is married and have four children.

Her eye sight have been getting bad over the years. Due to poverty she was not able to see a doctor. Her eye situation worsened to the point of total blindness. Through Pinnacle House Ministries she was referred to Dr Charles Uchendu, Embassy Hospital Aba. She had surgery on both eyes for cataract, And it was successful. Maria Okoye can now see with both eyes.

Praise God! Hallelujah.

The Gospel of Christ was preached to her. She received the message and accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior.

 

Mrs Maria Okoye Prayer : 

I am thanking God for the gift of life. I am amazed that God  found me worthy for the blessing of receiving my sight in both eyes. May God bless Pinnacle House Ministry that He used to perform such a wonderful work in my life. May they never lack in their life. Amen. 

Chidimma Ubah, mama’s daughter, prayer :

May God bless Pinnacle House Ministry for making themselves available to be used to do this marvelous work in the life of my mother. May they prosper in everything good they lay their hands on. I pray that their going out and coming in will be full of God’s blessings. Amen.

Author : Oduebo Kelechi ( Mr Kelly)

 

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word Partake is defined as:

1. To take part in or experience something along with others.
2. To have a portion.
3. To possess or share a certain nature or attribute.

The power of sharing or partaking of the nature of God was illustrated by Jesus Christ using agricultural principles of grafting. In John 15:5, Jesus proclaimed Himself as the True or Faithful Vine and His followers as the branches.

“I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”

Without partaking of the nature of God in Christ, spiritual fruitfulness and a life that is pleasing to God is impossible!!!

Under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, apostle Paul expounded on this teaching of Christ regarding the power of partaking. He explained God’s election of grace in the life of Abraham and his descendants. Due to His unparalleled mercy and surpassing wisdom, God extended grace and divine favor to some biblical personalities, in order, to preserve a remnant until the great work of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

“Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace.” Romans 11:5.

“If the first portion (of dough offered as the first fruits) is holy, so is the whole batch; and if the root (Abraham, the patriarchs) is holy, so are the branches (the Israelites).” Romans 11:16 (AMP)

“And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root, and fatness of the olive tree….” Romans 11:17.

“For if you were cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and were grafted contrary to nature into a cultivated olive tree…..” Romans 11:24.

Apostle Paul was so astonished and overwhelmed by the revelation of God’s mystery in Christ for humanity, that he burst out in exuberant praise.

“Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!” Romans 11:33.

Jesus Christ, as the Son of God, came down from heaven to share our humanity, as the Son of man, to restore the lost glory of God in man. Sin nature is an affront to the divine and holy nature of God.

“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.” Rev. 22:16.

Hannah gave birth to Samuel at a dark season in the history of ancient Israel. The Bible records that at that time, “the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no widespread revelation.” 1 Samuel 3:1.

The children of Eli succeeded him as priests over Israel in those days. But God found them to be abhorrent in His judgment. They not only treated God’s offerings with contempt but lay with women who came to the temple for worship. Their practices were so pervasive that God brought tragedy not only by orchestrating the capture of the Ark of God (indicative of His presence among His people) but both Eli and his wicked children perished in that war. The wife of Phinehas had precipitated delivery to a male child. She called him, Ichabod, saying, “The glory has departed from Israel!” 1 Samuel 4:21.

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:23-24.

“The mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints. To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles (world): which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1:26-27.

Manifestation of the power of the glory of God comes through a shared life of faith in Christ Jesus.

“But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” 1 Corinth. 2:7-8.

In the surpassing wisdom of God, His only begotten Son needed to partake of our humanity for the perfect and everlasting atonement for sin. And through faith in Christ and the promises of God in Him, humanity can partake of the divine nature of God and be restored back to the glory of ‘sonship’. In Christ, man can now bear the image of God and reflect His glory. Hallelujah!!!

“Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” Hebrews 2:14-15.

“Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: ‘Sacrifice and offering You did not desire. But a body You have prepared for Me. In burnt offering and sacrifices for sin You had no pleasure. Then I said, Behold I have come. In the volume of the book it is written of Me: to do Your will, O God.” Hebrews 10:5-7.

“Therefore, we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we should walk inn newness of life. For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.” Romans 6:4-6.

“Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God: truly righteous and holy.” Ephesians 4:22-24. (NLT)

Since partaking involves sharing a certain attribute or experiencing something together and Christ suffered in the flesh; according to this principle, man must suffer in the flesh to reap the glory of fellowship. 

 “Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.” Matt.16:24.

The cross is symbolic of severe persecution due to the Word of God, and self-crucifixion in partnership with Christ, in order to persevere in the Will of God.

 “Come unto Me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.” Matt. 11:28-30. (ASV)

The invitation to a walk with Christ comes at a personal cost. Because He was severely persecuted by ignorant mankind (according to the workings of the evil one), you will be severely persecuted. You will partake of a fiery trial of your faith in Christ and His promises. But God will use this process to refine and purify you, and mold the prestigious quality of meekness in your life. On the other hand, the devil will tempt you to abandon your faith in unbelief. But the glorious Lord is asking you to ask for His grace to see you through it all. Because He overcame, you will surely overcome through His faithfulness. Hallelujah!!!

“For you have been granted (the privilege) for Christ’s sake, not only to believe and confidently trust in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, (and so you are) experiencing the same (kind of) conflict which you saw me endure, and which you hear to be mine now.” Philippians 1:29-30. (Amp)

“Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.” 1 Peter 4:12-13.

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work,  that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:2-4.

“But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons………..but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness.” Hebrews 12: 8-10.

“……by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” 2 Peter 1:4.

“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.” Gal. 2:20-21.

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” 1 Corinth. 10:13.

Prayer:

Most holy and righteous Father we come to you. We thank You for Your abundant grace that has been lavished on us through Christ Jesus. We understand through the Scriptures that You will never tempt anyone, but we are tempted and drawn away by our unholy desires. It is also true that You refine and purify Your children through trials, to strengthen our faith and prove it through the wilderness experiences. We pray for anyone who is either facing major temptations or trials of faith at this time. May they lean on the overflowing grace in Jesus Christ, and overcome through the blood of the Lamb and the Word of testimony, by the power of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus mighty name we pray. Amen.