Quiet From The Fear Of Evil

Apostle Grace Lubega

Proverbs 1:33(KJV); But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

When you learn to truly listen to God, you become quiet from the fear of evil.

Every time someone narrates their problems, worries or fears, it is because that person does not really hear God.

Job had this problem.
He says in Job 3:25-26; “For the thing which I greatly fear comes upon me, and that of which I am afraid befalls me. I was not or am not at ease, nor had I or have I rest, nor was I or am I quiet, yet trouble came and still comes [upon me].”

He was never at ease or at rest; he constantly thought and spoke about his fears.

This is why, in his final confrontation with God, the Lord asks him, “Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge?”(Job 38:2).
The Lord also told him to listen to Him (Job 42:4).

Job was listening to everything else except God.

The voice of God quietens our spirits from any form of anxiety.

If you ever find yourself beset by circumstances, purpose to listen to the voice of God. It is the calm in the midst of the storm.
Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY: Hebrews 3:15, Job 42:4

GOLDEN NUGGET:
If you ever find yourself beset by circumstances, purpose to listen to the voice of God. It is the calm in the midst of the storm. When you learn to truly listen to God, you become quiet from the fear of evil.

PRAYER: My father, I thank you for who you are to me. Your voice is precious and priceless. This day I heed to it because it is what sweeps fears away. I refuse to be anxious, I hear the God of heaven and earth who speaks blessed assurance to my heart all the days of my life.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

The Voice Of Christ’s Blood

Apostle Grace Lubega

Hebrews 12:24 (KJV); And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

The blood of Abel speaks vengeance. It speaks retribution for an evil act.

On the other hand, the blood of Jesus speaks forgiveness, love and reconciliation.

That is why as Christians, we ought not to be vengeful. We ought to understand the blood that purchased our eternal salvation.

It is not in our nature to revenge, to revile when we are reviled or to fight back when we are fought.

Never have the mentality, “I will get back at you.” I have seen some Christians go on radio, television and social media to revenge against fellow Christians. That is not the Spirit of Christ!

Child of God, understand that it is very expensive to keep anger; if you do, you will die very easily.

People might hurt you terribly that you feel it is impossible to forgive them, but God still insists that you do.

For the sake of your health, your wealth and your soul, don’t keep anger in your spirit.

Forgive and let go.

FURTHER STUDY: Ephesians 4:26, Romans 5:5

GOLDEN NUGGET:

The blood of Jesus speaks forgiveness, love and reconciliation. It is not in our nature to revenge, to revile when we are reviled or to fight back when we are fought.

PRAYER: Father, I thank you for this Word. You my Lord are my comfort, consolation and my balm. Of the many things you could have been, Lord you chose to be love.
I am begotten in that very nature and live by its pattern every day.
I understand the voice of the blood of Christ and this same voice echoes in every thing I do; to forgive, to turn the other cheek and to give my life to love men because you did.
By this, the world knows that I am truly yours. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Of The Responsibility Of Intercession

Apostle Grace Lubega

1 Timothy 2:1(KJV); I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

There is no such thing as a calling to be an intercessor or the office of an intercessor.

There are only people who are gifted with more grace in prayer.

Intercession is the responsibility of EVERY Christian.

Our theme scripture says that intercession is to be made “for all.” The language of the scripture does not limit this responsibility to a specific group of people.

You ought to pray for your leaders, your boss, your ministry, your family among others. Some people are so engrossed with their personal needs; it is all they ask for in prayer. They leave the responsibility of prayer for all men to “prayer warriors” and “intercessors.”

No, that is a lack of understanding of the responsibility of prayer.

It is the mandate of every Christian to pray for more than just what they need but for the nation, the body of Christ, fellow believers and even colleagues at the work place.

Purpose to live a life beyond your own needs; pray for the ministers of the gospel, pray for the government and pray for your supervisors at work. Learn to carry people, institutions and even nations in prayer.
That is part of spiritual maturity.

FURTHER STUDY: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew 6:6

GOLDEN NUGGET:
Purpose to live a life beyond your own needs; pray for the ministers of the gospel, pray for the government and pray for your supervisors at work. Learn to carry people, institutions and even nations in prayer. That is part of spiritual maturity.

PRAYER: My Lord, I thank you for this great wisdom. I know that you are the God who answers prayer, for the confidence that I have is that when I pray you hear me and because you hear me, I have the petitions that I ask of you.
This day, I choose to pray with the understanding that I have a responsibility over my nation, in the body of Christ and every place that you have positioned me. In this wisdom and understanding, I change my world, to the glory of your name. Amen.

A Life Of Prayer

Apostle Grace Lubega

Psalms 27:4 (KJV); One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.

Prayer is a life.

No child of God should struggle with prayer because the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of GRACE and SUPPLICATION, meaning that in the life of prayer, there is always sufficient grace for you to pray.

I know Christians who cannot sustain a few minutes in prayer. Five minutes into the prayer, they will be checking the clock and looking for what else to tell God.

That is because such a one has not understood the God to whom he/she prays.

Our devotion to God is not measured by the clock, but time is of the essence. It means that we do not weigh our devotion to God by the number of hours spent praying but nonetheless, it is important that time be spent in prayer.

Until you understand the eternal realm and the God of eternity, time will always be a factor to you in the things of the Spirit.

God is calling you to a life of effortless communion; a life where you may spend hours in prayer and it will seem like a few minutes. This is a life outside duty; it is the priceless opportunity to spend time with the lover of your soul.

FURTHER STUDY: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Zechariah 12:10

GOLDEN NUGGET:

Prayer is a life. God is calling you to a life of effortless communion; a life where you may spend hours in prayer and it will seem like a few minutes.

PRAYER: Father, I thank you for this Word. Thank you for the priceless access I have to your Presence. My life is patterned after a life of prayer in its revelation and true understanding. I am thirsty for the great things you seek to reveal. And as I yield my spirit, I launch deeper into the bottomless things in you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

One Thing Is Needful

Apostle Grace Lubega

Luke 10:42 (KJV); But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Martha invited the Christ to her home. However, the Bible reveals that she busied herself with preparing the meal and having to serve him (Luke 10:40).

Mary on the other hand understood a secret which was to sit at the master’s feet (Luke 10:39). As a result, the Lord said of her that she had found the one thing that was needful. He said what she had received would never be taken away from her.

There are many things in this world that may come to you which things can be taken away. You may get a job but it may not be permanent. You may serve in a ministry but that too can change. You may achieve great things in life but that status may change.

However, there is something you can receive when you sit in the Word of God which can never be taken away. There is a glory that works in your life when you sit in the Word and that glory increases every day. There is a distinction that comes to a man or woman who has learnt to simply sit at the feet of the Master and be taught of Him, and that distinction can never be questioned or imitated.

You may lose any thing but with what you receive by the Word of God, you will always get it all back. They may throw you in the remotest places but with this thing, people will dig roads across forests to get to you because you have the ultimate secret to success and greatness.

So child of God, purpose not to simply hear the Word but may the Lord Himself teach you.

Do not only attend church to hear the next sermon but be a student of the Word. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY: Colossians 3:16, 2 Timothy 2:15

GOLDEN NUGGET:

You may lose any thing but with what you receive by the Word of God, you will always get it all back. They may throw you in the remotest places but with this thing, people will dig roads across forests to get to you because you have the ultimate secret to success and greatness.

PRAYER: Father, I thank you for this Word. Thank you for the precious opportunity to be taught by you. My Lord I choose to simply sit at your feet and listen. I know that you desire to show me great and unsearchable things. My spirit is yielded and my heart is ready. Thank you for the great things your heart reveals.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

The Head And Not The Tail

Apostle Grace Lubega

Deuteronomy 28:13 (KJV); And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:

The Bible has set a standard for the dominion of the believer. God says you are the head and not the tail.

However, when some Christians hear this, they think of themselves as the head in a classroom context, that is, the best performing student. Another thinks of having the biggest shop in the neighbourhood.

Some imagine that they are the President of a nation, and that is their idea of being a head.

Another thinks of being the richest businessman in his city, that is his idea of being a head.

All the above things are good. It is important to stand out in any setting. However, never limit your faith. Such provisions in scripture are the very opportunities God has availed to Christians to walk at the edge of limitless possibilities.

If He says you are the head and not the tail, today, I urge you to look at the world.

Abraham our father was given a choice in determining the vision of his life; he was to look East, West, North and South and choose how far he wanted to possess (Genesis 13:14). Abraham did not just look East, West, North and South, He saw the world and as such, he became the father of all nations.

So, child of God, think the world, imagine the world, see the world.

God has set the world in your heart (Ecclesiastes 3:11). It means that He has given you the ability to function over and above it.

When He says you are a head, imagine yourself as a world leader in intellectual thought.

When He says you are a head, think of yourself as a world leader in business, in innovative development, in politics, in education and in any sphere where He places you. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY: Ecclesiates 3:11, Luke 19:13

GOLDEN NUGGET:
When He says you are a head, imagine yourself as a world leader in intellectual thought. When He says you are a head, think of yourself as a world leader in business, in innovative development, in politics, in education and in any sphere where He places you.

PRAYER: Father, I thank you for this day. Thank you for setting me apart for greatness. Lord you have placed the world in my heart, whatsoever the world needs is in the inside of me. I refuse to think small and choose to look at the great things you have set before me. I see the world, to the glory of your name. Amen.