2021

It would appear that God deals with us based on knowledge. Obed-Edom was not slain even though there are chances that he touched the ark while in his custody.

When people have such compelling mission that passes threshold of the fear of death, they end up doing significant things – for good or evil.

Thirdly, you have to know the season that the word of God has been programmed for fulfilment. God speaks and performs His word in seasons.

Even when there seems to be a “genuine” reason to show hatred, by which we mean someone has truly offended you, remember it is a trap of the devil.

When the devil sends in the bait of fear, he rips open through the defence line and attacks eventually. David was able to defeat the counsel of Ahithophel through prayer. When you are afraid, pray!

The principal way by which the devil preys on people is deception. He goes about lying to people. In our text, Jesus not only said that every word from his mouth is a lie, but that he is the father of lies!

To win in life we all must subscribe to the instruction of the Holy Spirit who is the Chief Coach. Jesus spoke about Him before His departure. In our text, part of His duties is to guide believers into all truth. Elsewhere, it is noted that He will teach all things. (John 14:26).

Our passage of Scripture makes it plain that the Holy Spirit filled all who were in the upper room on the day of Pentecost. All believers can partake of the gift of God.

Treasures stored up in heaven are not only secured, but they also help in re-directing our focus. A man’s heart will certainly be focused where he has his investment. Investing in heaven frees us from distractions of this world.

So believers should go beyond what is lawful to what is profitable. Looking ahead to the reward of God in the new earth, we must strive to lay aside not just sin but every weight that may negatively impact us.