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"Understanding the Scriptures Through Christ"


"Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures."
Luke24:45

Meditation:

This verse is part of the account where the risen Jesus appears to His disciples. After sharing the truth of His resurrection and demonstrating how all Scripture points to Him, Jesus performs a crucial act: He opens their minds so they can fully understand the message of the Scriptures.

Reflections:

1. The necessity of divine revelation:
Understanding Scripture is not merely an intellectual exercise; it is a gift from God. Jesus Himself must open our minds and hearts to grasp the true meaning of His Word. This reminds us to pray for spiritual discernment.


2. Scripture reveals Christ:
Jesus shows that everything written—from the Law of Moses to the Prophets and the Psalms—points to Him. The Bible is not just a book of rules or stories but a revelation of salvation through Christ.


3. Spiritual transformation:
When Jesus opens our minds, it is not only for understanding but also for living out the Word. True comprehension of the Bible transforms us and deepens our relationship with God.



Personal Application:

Pray to God to open your mind every time you read Scripture.

Reflect on how Jesus is the center of the entire Bible, and seek to see His work in every part of His Word.

Let this understanding inspire you to live a life aligned with God’s will and to share Christ’s message with others.


Prayer:

"Lord Jesus, just as You opened the minds of Your disciples, open my mind and heart so I may understand the Scriptures and see You in every page. Transform my life through Your Word, and help me to share the truth of Your love with others. Amen."
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A Son is given

"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

This verse is a prophecy about the coming Messiah. It reveals both His humanity ("a Child is born") and divinity ("a Son is given"). The Messiah will carry the authority to rule ("the government will be upon His shoulder") and is described with names that reflect His divine character and mission.


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2. Interpretation:

"A Child is born, a Son is given" emphasizes the incarnation of Jesus: fully human and fully divine.

"The government will be upon His shoulder" signifies Christ's authority to rule and bring justice, contrasting with flawed human leadership.

His names—Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—illustrate His multifaceted role in God's plan of salvation:

Wonderful: His life and works inspire awe and transcend human comprehension.

Counselor: He provides perfect guidance and wisdom.

Mighty God: He is the omnipotent and sovereign God.

Everlasting Father: He cares for His people with enduring love and protection.

Prince of Peace: He reconciles humanity to God, offering peace that surpasses understanding.




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3. Application:
This verse calls us to embrace the Messiah's rule and reflect on His character:

Surrender: Trust in Jesus as the one who governs with perfect wisdom and justice. Allow Him to carry the "government" of your life.

Seek guidance: Look to Him as your Counselor in decisions and challenges.

Rest in His power: Know that as Mighty God, He is able to overcome every obstacle and bring victory.

Experience His love: Lean into the Everlasting Father’s care, knowing His love is eternal.

Walk in peace: Embrace the Prince of Peace, who calms our hearts and reconciles us to God and others.



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4. Prayer:
"Lord Jesus, You are Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Thank You for coming into this world to bring light and salvation. Help me to surrender my life to Your rule and trust in Your wisdom and power. Teach me to walk in Your peace and to reflect Your love to those around me. Amen."
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I believe in a God of restoration
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1. Fear doesn't stop death; it stops life.

2. If it costs you your peace, it's too expensive.

3. People only see the decisions you made, not the choices you had.

4. Never take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from.

5. The magic you're looking for is in the work you're avoiding.

6. Ships are safe in the harbor, but that's not what they're built for.

7. Ambition without action turns into anxiety.

8. To live a life most people don't, you must be willing to do what most people won't.

9. You can do anything, but not everything-focus.

10. If you want to make the wrong decision, ask everyone.

11. Those who don't move won't notice their chains.

12. It's okay to live a life most people don't understand.

13. If someone could only see your actions and not hear your words, what would they say your priorities are?

14. You can't have a new reality with an old mentality.

15. No risk, no story.
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Exodus 7:1 CSB

[1] The Lord answered Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and Aaron your brother will be your prophet.


Understand this God made Moses to be like God to Pharaoh his enemy....

Whatever word Moses would say towards Pharaoh it would come to pass...

Don't you love this God...

He has made us to be like God to whoever is contending against us

Why worry over your enemies when God has made them to be beneath you...Speak a word declare your freedom in Jesus' name

May you be victorious today in Jesus' name

May you be the head and not the tail in Jesus' name

May you find favour for promotion this month in Jesus name

You shall be celebrated in Jesus' name

Just like Moses delivered his people from the yoke of Pharaoh,May you be the one to break that cycle of stagnancy in your bloodline in Jesus' name

Just like Moses delivered his kinsmen from slavery ,May you be the one to break those Generational curses operating in your family in Jesus' name

Be blessed
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Paul and Silas were beaten.
You may have been beaten down by poverty.
You may have been beaten by poor health.
You may have been beaten down by bad news.
You may have been beaten by situations.
You may have been beaten by rejection.
You may have been beaten by unemployment
You may have been beaten by barrenness
You may have been beaten by lack and demotion.

Today is the day of your restoration

𝗜 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 IN JESUS' NAME

I SPEAK PROMOTION AT YOUR WORKPLACE IN JESUS' NAME

I SPEAK HEALING IN YOUR BODY IN JESUS' NAME


YOU SHALL SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE AND EVERYTHING YOU LAY YOUR HANDS ON WILL BE BLESSED IN JESUS' NAME

May God bless you!
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One of the reasons we get so overwhelmed by the problems and obstacles in front of us is that we assume we have to conquer them with our own limited resources and abilities. The good news is that when we are following God and working in His assignment, He will fight those impossible battles for us.

In truth, Jesus has already won the war. Our role is to enforce the victory. Yes, that might mean we face some battles. Even then, we do well to simply stand firm on God’s promises and watch Him deal with the fight. That’s why it’s more like joy-fare than warfare.

God longs to show Himself strong on your behalf. Just be loyal to God. Trust Him. And then watch Him fight your battles for you. That way God gets all the glory and you get to enjoy the blessing of the victory!

And he said, “Pay attention all Judah, and those dwelling in Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, ‘Do not fear, nor be dismayed because of this great army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.’” — 2 Chronicles 20:15 (MEV)

*Amen and amen*
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Genesis 25:21 NIV
[21] Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was childless. The Lord answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant.

Isaac spoke life into his barren wife , instead of fighting and accusing his wife of spiritual husbands he prayed unto God

Most times we look for faults instead of pleading for our loved ones to God

Pray for your husband to get promotion at work

Pray for your children to be intelligent at school....address their problems in the prayer room

Be different instead of wasting money on sangoma and earthly divination...plead your case to God tonight He will surely answer you .

Pray for your wife

Pray as a couple

Pray as a family

Pray as a community

Never allow your mouth to speak negative things into your life ... Pray .... speak life into that situation in Jesus' name

Before you start calling yourself poor and unlucky... Pray unto God for your increase

When we pray miracles happen

Pray for your spouse who is an unbeliever.... Mention their name in prayer plead for their deliverance

We have a role to play soldier.... For things to change around us ...we need to take action now....

Fight your battles on your knees

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Your sins are forgiven through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, Don't let the devil wear you down with guilt and condemnation.. The blood of Jesus Christ became a covering for your sins on the cross.. May you live in victory in Jesus' name

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Verse of the day



Ephesians 4:25-28 NIV
[25] Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. [26] “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, [27] and do not give the devil a foothold. [28] Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

Today it's all about repentance...Let this be a day of new beginnings in our life

To rise above mediocre, we need a change of mindset and behaviour

In 2025 any weakness in me that gave the devil a foothold in my life before is dead , I am a new creation in JESUS Christ

Anything that gave Satan and give agents access to my finances is destroyed in Jesus' name

From today I refrain from anger , jealous and hatred in JESUS' name

Lord God create a new heart in me ,teach me to forgive those who constantly provoke me to anger in JESUS' name

Lord you said we shall eat from the work of our hands , May you locate anyone unemployed reading this and grant them a permanent job or a business idea in JESUS' mighty name

Lord forgive us our iniquities, do not be harsh with us , Let not our enemies rejoice in our backlash , disappointments . We have sinned O God pardon our sins and heal our land in JESUS' name

In your Mercies o God , May you remember any man unemployed and desperate for a job today in JESUS' mighty name

Lord in you there is no barrenness, May you remember anyone reading this and give them the Baby they cry for day and night.... Hear their cries oh Lord and deliver them in JESUS' name

Silver and Diamond is yours Father , May you favour your children today in JESUS' name

You shall not beg or borrow in JESUS' name

You shall testify in JESUS' name
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Joshua 10:10 NIV
[10] The Lord threw them into confusion before Israel, so Joshua and the Israelites defeated them completely at Gibeon. Israel pursued them along the road going up to Beth Horon and cut them down all the way to Azekah and Makkedah.

In this season, whoever dares to fight you or stop will be put into utter confusion by Yahweh

May anyone trying to invoke evil spirits against you be destroyed by things in JESUS' name

May anyone plotting your demotion be utterly confused and destroyed in JESUS' name

May whoever invoking demons of sickness against you be put to shame in JESUS' name

May anyone plotting your downfall be destroyed in Jesus' name

May you be victorious against that strongman in JESUS' name

That enemy keeping you in stagnation is destroyed in Jesus' name

Anyone raising their hand/voice against you will be put into confusion and ultimately die from God's anger

You are God's own favourite,No weapon formed against thee shall prosper in JESUS' name

You shall look for your enemies and you shall not find them anymore ,for God is busy destroying those enemies for you...

May you be prosperous in JESUS' name

You shall harvest greatly,yes your business will prosper in JESUS' name

You shall be promoted,yes prepare for your promotion, this is your season for elevation...

Be blessed
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Yes you can win
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With a fierce determination and unwavering faith, I resist every attempt of satan and his wicked spirits to sow confusion and block my path to fulfilling the will of God. I refuse to be swayed by their deceitful tactics and instead, I choose to be transformed by the renewing of my mind. I boldly declare that all of satan's strongholds placed against me today will crumble and fall in the mighty name of Jesus.

I am child of God. I will not be shaken or intimidated by the enemy, for with the strength and protection of the Almighty, I can overcome any obstacle and emerge victorious. In God I will testify and live to my full potential in JESUS' name
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Your pain is not like other people's pain!!

Your sickness is not like other people's sickness.

Whatsoever that is happening is to glorify the name of our God.

This too will end in praise.

I have seen battles!
I have walked in the shadow's of death but the Lord kept me!

It was like I will never come out of it but the Lord delivered me!

Listen, You were not only born to exist, you were born to influence your world.

You were not born to be stagnant but you were born to make progress.

You were not born to make money and spend it on sickness but you were born to live in good health and affect your generation.

You were not born to die like your parents but you were born to live, rule and reign on earth.

The powers that have held your destiny bound shall give up on you and your destiny released and redeemed in Jesus mighty name.
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You notice Israel was very quick to judge. It is true in life, that if you have been through many painful experiences in your past, or have suffered abuse or wounding, the question you tend to ask constantly is: why? Why did they do that to me? And now, that you've asked why, you're going to enter into a process of judging. You'll come to some conclusions. Here's your conclusion: oh, they must hate me; or men will always do that to you; or women will always be like that; or I must be a bad person - judge yourself. Or God must dislike me and hate me. You notice the question 'why' triggered off all of those judgements? When you have experiences in life, we often don't know why they happen. Why is not a good question to ask? We should actually observe the situation, and ask the question: how do I handle this? What do I need to do? How can I make good choices in the middle of this, because once you start asking why, you're going to start to judge.
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When you become a judge, you seat yourself higher than everyone. I wouldn't do that, I'm actually in charge here judging; and you're down there, you're the condemned, and here's the list of accusations against you. I find you guilty!
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Why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye and don't consider the plank or beam in your own? How can you say to your brother ooh, you've got an issue? Let me remove the issue from your eye - but however, look, there's a huge beam in your own eye. Hypocrite - first, first priority, remove the plank from your own eye, and you'll see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.
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Jesus says in Matthew, Chapter 7.

He says: judge not, do not judge. Do not judge. Do not judge. Don't judge. Judge not, because - why is that? You will be judged. Now there's something about judging that creates problems for us. The moment you enter into judgement, you start off a cycle of suffering for yourself, and we'll explain that in just a moment. Now with what judgement you judge, you'll be judged, so if you're harsh with people hey, they're going to be harsh with you. The measure you use will be measured back.

May God give us the grace so with our own mouth we won't bring disgrace to ourselves

May we not be a stumbling block to other people with the choice of words we use .

The Bible clearly states that we must avoid mockers ... Let's avoid people who use their mouths without thinking..

To be wise , control the tongue

Relationships are built or destroyed because of the tongue

If we value ourselves and people around us ,we will abstain from judging people harshly

Many times we speak death and poverty to people around us .... The Bible instructs us to bless and not curse

Are we using our mouth in a godly manner?
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