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This world is filled to the brim with evil, and we are the ones, believers in Christ Jesus who have been given the task of reducing that evil, by winning souls for Christ. But how can we win souls for Christ when we don't do the necessary work, or behave like we ought to eh? We simply can't! That's why it's oh so necessary for all those who claim to believe in Jesus to get up and do the assignments which they were given. And each one of us has a ministry to which we were called, be it from the pulpit, the palace or the pit. Wherever we are, we ought to be speaking of the goodness and mercy of Christ and showing it in our behaviour. Otherwise we are behaving just like the heathen, and not worthy to be called believers in Christ! Much LOVE!

The beginning of anything is always the most important aspect of any procedure, for if the start is not good, then the rest of it will most likely suffer some unnecessary setback(s). That's why a Monday should always be a believer's best day, since we're supposed to be starting it out with a fresh, well rested attitude. But if we begin tired and grumpy, then the rest of the week will probably crumble even further. Therefore it's so important for us to get enough rest and spiritual restoration on the weekend so we can begin our week on the right foot and thus give Jesus much more glory than we're currently doing. So, if we truly LOVE Him, then let's do better nuh. Much LOVE!

This life is a battle between the forces of evil and darkness and light and godliness, and we have to be on one side or the other. That means, if you are a believer in Christ Jesus, then you are a soldier in His army, and you have to stand up strong and fight the spiritual enemy in the spiritual battle that's constantly going on down here on earth. And like all good soldiers, we need to be well prepared, well armoured before we go into the battle, else we will be quickly annihilated. And we definitely cannot have that! So it's ever so necessary to put on the spiritual armour that Jesus has provided for us to fight the enemy. And we need to do that very soon, then immediately get involved, if we want to make a positive difference in this evil and mishmash world! Much LOVE!

Friends, this world is filled with much more turmoil than peace, but if we are to live a decent life, peace must be one of our requirements. And though the world offers some kind of peace, it's not good enough for us to survive on. The only kind of peace that will get us through the trials and tribulations of this life is the peace of Jesus! Without His peace, we will continue floundering in this life, worried and anxious about every little thing. But when the peace of Jesus envelops us, the worries and frustrations of this world will not affect us, though we go through very tough times. That's why it's essential to know and have, and activate the peace of Christ in these troubled times! Much LOVE!

Oh my people, in comparison to the time we'll spend in eternity, our time is relatively short on this earth. That means we cannot waste time, but use it wisely and productively. For there are only two things we can do with time, that's use it or lose it. And once time is lost it doesn't ever come back. So please, I plead with us, let's wake up and realize that we don't have much time left, especially if these are really the last days. We have to accept Christ as Lord and Saviour RIGHT NOW, then do the things He desires us to do, so we can grow into His image, the way the Father desires. There's no time left to waste friends, so please, let's use it productively in God's work! Much LOVE!

Christ is our Lord and Saviour, and thus He has certain rules and regulations by which He desires His followers to live. However, we can only know them by reading and studying His word, listening to the teachings of others and to the still small voice of the Holy Spirit, then putting it all into action in our lives. Now that's not an easy task, what with all the evil and ungodly distractions in today's world, but if we are to grow and mature in our faith, then we have to batten down the hatches, and do the necessary work. And please don't despair if you falter occasionally, that's only human, and the Lord knows it, just don't ever give up. And besides, if you need help to live the life, then simply call on Christ for help! That's what He's there for! And He'll NEVER refuse help to anyone who wants to live for Him. Much LOVE!

In this world there are only two options, to follow Satan and his evil, ungodly ways, or Jesus and His LOVING and godly ways. The problem involved here is one of belief, plus where we want to end up in eternity. If the material things of the world catch your fancy more than the spiritual things of heaven, then most likely you'll be spending time with Satan in his domain of hell where eternal separation from God is the result. However, if you desire to spend eternity in heaven, then you have to believe in Jesus and not allow the things of this world to draw you away. Remember, nothing is impossible with Jesus, that means whatever your heart desires, if you sincerely believe, He can, and will provide it, if it's within the Father's will. But belief is absolutely necessary in Christ's kingdom! Much LOVE!

Alcohol is a big money maker in our society, and the practice of imbibing it is well entrenched, so there's not much getting away from it. But, like everything else in this world, there's a good and a bad way to get involved in it. Let's not use it as crutch, to help with our aches and pains, because it can become very addictive and dangerous in a short time. And let's not encourage others to imbibe too much of it either, because it's become a sport in our society, where you prove your manliness by how much and how fast you can imbibe. The important thing is to know your limit and don't overdo it. Or if you cannot stop when you reach a certain stage, then don't start drinking at all. Much LOVE!

God's Word is filled with many promises, promises in the thousands, and they are not placed there just for show, but for us to live righteously and steadfastly by them. Yes friends, those promises have been made to give us strong footholds; a lamp to our feet and a light to our path in this evil and ungodly world. However, we first have to know them, and that can only be accomplished by reading and studying God's Word, and then putting those promises into action when life and the enemy comes against us, as they invariably will. So, if we desire to be on the inside looking out, and not vice versa, then it's of the utmost importance we stand on God's awesome and ever-faithful promises! Much LOVE!

This world says that you must see before you believe, but Christ desires His followers to believe before we see. Believing by faith and not sight. That means having a strong faith and trust level in Christ and His unique and unworldly policies. It's not always easy to live that faith journey, but if we truly believe, He will help us to do it. He's promised to do so, and we all know He never reneges on His promises. So if you want the best life possible, then you need to believe before you see. Much LOVE!