Romans 5:8 1 John 4:9-10 Love is the sure and ideal way to advance in God, and life.  

Love is of God and overcomes the world and everything it offers.  

Love always wins: 1 Corinthians 13:8a,13

As we approach the Christmas season, we are again reminded of the ultimate expression  of God‟s love for us as individuals and for humanity. That ultimate expression of God‟s  love is Christ, who took on humanity and offered himself up for the sins of the world.

Dictionary definition - Strong feeling of deep affection for someone or something. Sometimes we need to be reminded that God loves us. We focus on the difficulties of life and  wonder, “Where‟s the love?” But if we pause and consider all that God has done for us, we remember how much we are loved  by God, who is love (1 John 4:8-10). In Scripture there are several Greek words for love, but the highest is „agape‟ – love that is  defined and driven by self-sacrifice. Nowhere is this truer than in the love our heavenly Father has shown us in Christ.  We are deeply valued by God. So what is Love? God is love, and He‟s pouring out that love on you and me.

WHAT IT MEANS TO ADVANCE (BIBLE STUDY): SIS. EBUBE EZEOBI

You may not have the eloquence of TD Jakes, but a word of faith in your mouth can strengthen a believer. And as we all shine as light in our various corners, living the life of Christ and growing daily in our devotion to Christ, progress is being made. One step at a time, the Holy Spirit is building us up unto the full measure of the stature of Christ.

Remember, the turtle only makes progress when he sticks out his neck. Dare to advance in your personal walk with God, service to the church of Christ, and save souls from hell.

Are you a citizen of the kingdom of God? Are you living like a citizen of the kingdom? Are you advancing the kingdom of God through your worship, work, wrestling and  witness?

One of the things we all love in life is to advance/move forward or progress in life. We want to advance in our careers Advance in our businesses Advance in our finances Advance in our relationships, etc. It is therefore curious when we see a man or woman who likes advancement in these  areas, but does not show as much enthusiasm for spiritual advancement.

ADVANCE II - REV PETER AMEADAJI

In some spiritual contexts, advance can be a continuum, for example, seeking God’s  kingdom and righteousness in our WALK with God – knowledge of the Word, obedience,  faith, prayers, etc.

Thanksgiving Service Message - Evangelist John Edukugho