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THE PAWN

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The pawn is the most common and weakest piece in the game of chess. It may move one square directly forward, it may move two squares directly forward on its first move, and it may capture one square diagonally forward.  A pawn that makes its way up to the top rank is given the opportunity to become a queen, rook, bishop, or knight of the same color. Achieving this requires the player's exceptional skill and strategy. David's position in the Scripture can be compared to a pawn, but he was able to become the king of Israel thanks to God's grace. God made Gideon a judge and deliverer of Israel (Judges 6-7) even though he was a pawn. It was possible for these people because they believed in God and moved according to His dictates. The scripture says in Isaiah 30:21 ‘Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left’. God is the creator of the heavens, the earth, and all the creatures inhabiting i

STAY IN GOD’S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE

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  “Simon Peter said, “ I’m going fishing.”“ We’ll come, too,” they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night. At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn’t see who he was.He called out, “Fellows, have you caught any fish?”“No,” they replied.Then he said, “Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you’ll get some!” So they did, and they couldn’t haul in the net because there were so many fish in it.” John 21:3-6 Were they supposed to engage in fishing? When Jesus told them that they would be fishers of men (Matthew 4:19). Jesus asked Peter three times if he truly loves Him and instructed him to care for His sheep. Peter experienced discomfort due to the number of times the question was asked. (John 21:15-17) Many of us have abandoned God's calling for our lives and have chosen a different path. It's possible that we lose hope in it due to certain obstacles or because we think it's not trendy or common, bu

THE BREATH OF LIFE

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  The fact that humans are nothing but soil or images without the breath of life, which is only granted by God, means that when the breath is taken away, man's stay in the land of the living comes to an end.   Without God's Spirit, one is nothing but a walking corpse, as His breath is the sole source of life. If you don't have God's Spirit in you, you can't say you know Him or belong to Him. Roman 8:14 states that those who have the Spirit of God in them are considered children of God. Without His life or Spirit in you, it's impossible to perform exploits for God. Peter, who denied Jesus before a little girl (Matthew 26:69-72) was able to preach Jesus to the crowd and win three thousand souls to the kingdom of God (Acts 2:14-41).  If you want to have God's Spirit in you, you need to let Christ enter your heart. Even though He was born because of you (John 3:16), you still need to give up your life to Him. Remember that eternal life is only possible through H

FREE INDEED

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 Upon arrival at the site, I noticed a dove tied down by one of my employees. When I requested its release, he stated his intention to sell it. After asking for the price, he informed me, and I asked him to release the bird, which he did, and then I paid for it.  The Scripture says “When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.” Romans 5:6. By paying the price with his precious blood, Jesus Christ made it possible for us to be set free and welcome into God's family. Ephesians 1:5 “God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.”  Our new status as His slaves necessitates us to do His pleasure and avoid taking things for granted. Romans 6:22 say “But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now you do those things that lead to holiness and result in eternal life”.  We are free from condemnation

RUN TO WIN (AFCON 2024)

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 The 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Tournament ended with the Elephant of Cotedevoir defeating the Nigeria Super Eagles, and we all witnessed it. That perishable crown was fought for by those boys with everything they had. The Scripture says in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 “ Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified”. Winning the crown that has been prepared for us is our top priority, so we must do everything in our power to win it. As the match was watched worldwide, we are also being watched by the crowd of witnesses. For the scripture says, ‘Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a h

TRUST AND OBEY

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The event that occurred at a wedding in Cana, where there was a shortage of wine, was recorded in John chapter two. Mary, the mother of Jesus, went to meet him to take action. She urged the servants to comply with Jesus' instructions. They were commanded to fill seven pots with water. He instructed them to extract a portion and bring it to the master of ceremonies, who praised it for being the best so far. (John 2:1-10). God has the ability and readiness to perform anything for us if we pray, have faith in Him, and are willing to follow His instructions. He never humiliates those who put their trust in Him. But how can you obey Him when you don't know Him? Can you hear His voice without being in a relationship with Him? Accept Christ as your Lord and Savior today. He came into this world as a human being just to save you. “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his S

THE END MAY COME SUDDENLY

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  Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria experienced a sudden explosion that caused some people to lose their lives unprepared. According to the Scripture, Christ will come back without any prior notice, just like a thief in the night. You might be pondering that it's been a long time since people talked about His second coming, but He hasn't made an appearance yet. In the event of your sudden death, do you have a chance of eternity in heaven? Can you boast that your final destination won't be a place of torment? Jesus came into this world to give you life and make it more abundant (John 10:10). God sent Him to make it possible for anyone who believes in Him to have eternal life (John 3:16). Nothing you acquire in this world can compare to the eternity in heaven. What's the benefit of gaining the whole world but losing your soul? (Mark 8:36).  Don't be caught napping. Accept Christ as your Lord and Savior today and secure your eternal home.