Month: April 2025

Death is an unavoidable reality for every living being and for those who seek to fulfil God’s will, this truth holds profound significance. Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross serves as a powerful reminder that death can be a transformative step toward fulfilling a higher purpose. Christ’s ultimate sacrifice teaches us that embracing God’s will often requires surrendering our desires and ambitions. This process of “dying to oneself” is not a one-time event but a daily choice to prioritize faith over worldly influences. In today’s world, secular beliefs and values have made their way even into the church, making it difficult to maintain to practice dying daily. To truly die with Christ is to be willing to “die” to the pressures and temptations of the world, embracing a path that may not always be easy.

Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die. But if through the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. This daily surrender involves letting go of personal agendas, preconceived notions, and attachments that conflict with God’s will. It requires humility, self-denial, and a willingness to follow Christ’s example. Struggling with unforgiveness, pride, greed, anger, the need to be right or to be seen is an indicator of a life controlled by the flesh. By yielding to the Spirit and doing the hard work of overcoming fleshly tendencies, we can theen truly experience the power of God in our lives and impact others. 🙇‍♀️ Love is one of the powerful ways to “die to oneself” and live for others. Being driven by love in our every action can be a transformative force in our lives and the lives of those around us.

✝️ May we surrender our own desires and live in love, truly dying with Christ to rise to new life today.

Just as our bodies need food to grow, stay healthy, and thrive, our spirits need the Word of God to flourish. As believers, we must prioritize feeding on Scripture daily, allowing it to transform our lives one area at a time. By doing so, we’ll experience spiritual growth, health, and vitality. A friend once asked me if I eat only when I’m hungry or because it’s healthy. My initial response was the former, but he corrected me, saying it’s the latter. Similarly, we shouldn’t only seek God’s Word when we’re troubled or in a service, but rather make it a habit to feed our inner selves, growing strong and healthy in our walk with Him.

“Long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may be nurtured and grow in respect to salvation” (1 Peter 2:2). This powerful verse reminds us that spiritual growth is fueled by God’s Word. Accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior is the foundation of our faith, but it’s only the beginning. To truly grow in our relationship with God, we must cultivate a deep love for His Word. The Bible is our spiritual food, providing us with the guidance, wisdom, and strength we need to navigate life’s challenges.Jesus Himself demonstrated the importance of Scripture in His life, when faced with temptation in the wilderness, He responded with truth from the Bible, saying “It is written…” By doing so, He showed us the power of God’s Word in overcoming adversity. As believers, we can follow Jesus’ example by immersing ourselves in the Bible. By diving into God’s Word, we discover the promises that are rightfully ours, we learn about God’s love, provision, and protection. We gain confidence in His ability to guide us and provide for our needs. Don’t give the enemy a foothold by neglecting God’s Word due to ignorance or busyness. You can’t tap into promises you don’t know exist.

✝️ I encourage us to pursue an active and intentional relationship with God’s Word, allowing it to transform us.

In today’s society, believers often feel pressured to restrain their devotion, making wholehearted surrender to God a rare and awkward occurrence, even within church walls. Those who abandon themselves in worship are frequently labeled as excessive. However, the Bible offers a powerful counterexample in King David, who willingly became even more undignified in his worship. We’ve lost sight of this unbridled passion, instead becoming overly self-conscious about how we present ourselves to God and others.When we encounter God’s presence, our ultimate goal should be to surrender everything to Him. While personal, quiet worship is valuable, our motivation shouldn’t be driven by fear of others’ opinions. God’s goodness transcends human approval, deserving genuine, untainted praise.

In 2 Samuel 6:14, 20-22 David danced before the Lord with unbridled enthusiasm, wearing a simple linen tunic. Later, when David returned home to bless his family, Michal, Saul’s daughter, confronted him, saying, ‘How the king of Israel disgraced himself today, exposing himself to the servant girls like a shameless fool!’ David replied, ‘I was dancing before the Lord, who chose me above your father and his family to lead His people, Israel. I’ll celebrate before the Lord, and I’ll be even more undignified if I choose to. I’ll be willing to look foolish in my own eyes and in the eyes of the servant girls you mentioned, but they will ultimately honor me. For many of us, our families, church leaders, and close friends have become like Michal, hindering us from giving God the unrestrained worship He deserves. It’s not about mimicking David’s exact actions, but about being willing to move beyond the opinions of others and wholeheartedly pursue our relationship with God, no matter the setting.

✝️ Let’s reclaim a lifestyle of wholehearted worship, unapologetically honoring God in every setting.