God finished creating the world and said that everything He made was good. In other words, no part of creation is bad. The problem is that, most times, we don’t know what to do with whatever we have or where we are.

Israel, Dubai, Abu-Dahbi, etc., have proved that anywhere can be turned into a prosperous, flourishing, desirable, and highly productive place; if and only if, we know what to do.

The first thing that God did to Adam and Eve after they were created was to bless them, and instruct them on what to do with the blessing – to be fruitful and multiply and have dominion over the rest of creation. (Genesis 1:26-28)

Our being blessed is a primary priority and a fundamental aspect in God’s plans and dealings with us.

In Christ, God has already blessed us and made the blessing available to us.

The promise has been made and is there for the asking and taking.

If you could have it without God, then you would have it by now. Secondly, God would not have had to make it a promise to us, if we could get it by ourselves without His participation or involvement.

Self-effort and human achievement is not what the Bible means by the blessing.

The blessing involves God’s hand and participation – it is supernatural in a sense. If your blessings can be explained without God, it is not “blessed.” Blessing(s) come exclusively from God.

The Kingdom The Power and The Glory Part 3 - Rev Okey Onuzo (January 14, 2024)

The Kingdom The Power and The Glory Part 2 - Rev Okey Onuzo (January 12, 2024)

The Kingdom The Power and The Glory Part 1 - Rev Okey Onuzo (January 10, 2024)

God’s blessings are real.

God desires to fulfil His promises and make them a reality in the lives of His children.

God’s character is to bless. At creation He blessed. (Genesis 1:28)

Our Lord Jesus at the end of His ministry and time on earth, He blessed. (Luke 24:50-51)

The Lord our God is faithful, and He will keep all His promises, He has given us grace to walk with Him in Obedience and faith.

(Matthew 11:28-30) God is faithful [He is reliable, trustworthy, and ever true to His promise—He can be depended on], and through Him you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

(1 Corinthians 1:9 AMP) And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:8 ESV)

As we approach the end of the year 2023, I want us to do so on a note of gratitude to God and enter the year 2024 on a note of confidence – realizing that we have been exalted by grace.

POSITION in Christ, PLAN – God’s plan that provides these blessings and PURPOSE of God behind these blessings.

The Lord will Guide You Continually - Rev Peter Ameadaji (31 December, 2023 Crossover Service)

Christmas is the celebration of the Grace of God to man. The first Christmas celebration was held by the angels at the birth of Jesus. They were rejoicing that the birth of Jesus has brought God’s favour to men – His grace.

Luke 2:8-14

8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

To help us appreciate why Christmas is a great celebration of God’s grace, we will look at the What, the Why, the How and the When of the grace of God.