RHEMA From Heaven

Proverbs 20:4
“The sluggard will not plow because of the cold; therefore he will beg in harvest and have nothing.”

Excuses are simply explanations we give to avoid responsibility or obligations. They are often a justification for not doing what we are supposed to do. But the truth is: excuses never build, they only destroy.

When you choose to live with excuses, you rob yourself of progress. Excuses will not promote you, they will not make you excel, neither will they take you to your God-ordained destination. Instead, excuses are silent killers of responsibility and productivity.

If you always have a reason why you cannot or did not do what you must do, you are unconsciously paving the way to failure. The danger of excuses is that they make you irresponsible and irresponsibility disqualifies you from enjoying the fullness of life.

So, never give room for excuses. Don’t play the blame game. Fulfill your obligations in your Christian life, your education, your career, your marriage, and every other area of life. Don’t use excuses as a cover-up for neglect.

No matter how tough life becomes, never justify sin, never excuse poverty, and never explain away failure. Give no excuse!

Instead of finding reasons why something cannot be done, be eager to find solutions and deliver results. Be more determined to fulfill your mandate than to explain why you didn’t.

Read: Romans 1:20 “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.”

Prayer: Lord, I receive grace to be responsible in life and never make room for excuses. Amen

Jeremiah 17:10
“But I, the LORD, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.”

Every action in life is fueled by a motive. The intent of your heart determines the steps you take, the choices you make, and even the things you choose to avoid.

Your motives are often revealed through your actions. As a Christian, you must ensure that your intentions are pure and aligned with God’s Word. Wrong motives such as selfish ambition, envy, or pride can corrupt even the best-looking deeds. Philippians 2:3 reminds us, “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.”

This is why self-examination is vital. Continually weigh your thoughts, plans, and decisions against the Word of God and the promptings of the Spirit. Whether you are pursuing a dream, serving in ministry, building a relationship, or working on your career, your motives must remain godly and sincere.

Ask yourself: Why am I serving God? Why am I in this relationship? Why am I in this business or career path? The honest answers to these “whys” reveal the true state of your heart.

Remember, you can hide your intentions from people, but never from God. He sees beyond your actions into the secret motives of your heart, and He rewards accordingly.

Read: Hebrews 4:12 – “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

Prayer: Lord, search my heart and purify my motives. May all that I do be driven by love, humility, and the desire to glorify You. Amen

Luke 12:48
“From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”

In the kingdom of God, the principle of accountability cannot be overlooked. When God entrusts you with great blessings, He also expects a corresponding measure of faithfulness and productivity. In other words, much for much.

Whatever you receive from God, whether directly or through people, carries responsibility. Gifts, talents, skills, wisdom, opportunities, and resources are not meant to remain idle. They are divine trusts that must be used for the glory of God and the blessing of others. Even the people God places in your life, family, leaders, mentors, and those you influence, are gifts that must be honored, valued, and handled with care.

God’s expectations always align with His investment in you. He will not demand from you what He has not provided, but He will expect you to maximize what He has placed in your hands. This is why the Lord requires more from a mature believer who has walked with Him for many years than from a new convert. Likewise, He expects more from someone who has received deeper teaching, greater exposure, and wider opportunities than from one who is just beginning.

God calls every believer to be a faithful steward, fully engaged and fruitful with what has been entrusted until Christ returns. Do not do less after receiving much. Be diligent. Be responsible. Be faithful. For when you prove trustworthy in little, God will entrust you with much more.

Read: Luke 19:13 “And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.”

Prayer: Lord, grant me grace, wisdom, and diligence to be faithful with all that you have entrusted to me. Amen.

Ephesians 6:6
“Not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.

As believers, we are called to serve. Service is not just an activity, it is an act of worship and fellowship with God. This is why it must be done diligently, sincerely, and wholeheartedly.

Jesus highlighted this truth during His earthly ministry when He said, “This people draw near to me with their mouth, and honor me with their lips, but their heart is far from me” (Matthew 15:8). Words and outward actions may impress men, but God looks beyond appearances and weighs the heart.

Paul reminds us in Ephesians 6:6–7, “Not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men.”

This reveals a timeless principle: God rewards works that flow from a sincere heart. Our intent matters as much as our action. God is not impressed with empty service done to gain attention or recognition from others, rather He desires genuine devotion that springs from love for Him.

Pleasing men to the neglect of God’s Word is dangerous. It can rob you of eternal reward, derail you from your divine purpose, and leave you with nothing lasting to show. On the other hand, when your service is to the Lord, done with purity of heart, heaven acknowledges it and God Himself becomes your rewarder.

Develop a sincere and consistent heart for the things of God. Serve Him faithfully, not for applause, not for recognition, but because you love Him.

Read: Colossians 3:22 “Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God.”

Prayer: Lord, help me to serve you with a sincere heart, free from selfish ambition or the desire to please men. Amen

The Christian life is never free from persecution, trials, or challenges. Yet no matter what happens to you, one thing must remain constant, your faith in God.

You must never waver or give up because of pressures, temptations, or hardships. To stand for Christ is to choose faith over fear, truth over compromise, and eternity over temporary gain.

The Scripture records how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow before the golden image set up by the king. Their decision came at a great cost, death in a fiery furnace but they stood their ground. To them, whether they lived or died, their faith in God was non-negotiable.

In our world today, the “furnace” may not be a physical fire, but it shows up in different forms: the temptation to compromise values, the pressure to fit into worldly standards, the fear of rejection, or the pursuit of comfort at the expense of truth. But just like those three men, you are called to remain firm and unshaken.

True faith is often tested in the fire. And it is in the fire that your testimony shines the brightest. Stand your ground. Be firm in your faith, and let your life glorify God in all things.

Read: Philippians 1:21 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”

Prayer: Lord, I pray for grace to remain steadfast in the faith. Amen

Matthew 6:2
“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.”

God calls us to give to the needy and to support the disadvantaged, but He also instructs us on how it must be done. When you give, do it quietly and without drawing attention to yourself. True giving is not about recognition or applause; it is about love and obedience to God.

In the days of Jesus, some gave only to be seen by others. Their charity was not an act of love but a performance. They sought the praise of men and not the approval of God. Jesus warned that such giving, though it may look impressive, carries no reward from heaven.

What matters to God is the motive behind your generosity. People may not see the heart behind your actions, but God does. Giving with the wrong intention empties the act of its true value.

Let your giving spring from a heart of love. Give out of compassion and sincerity, knowing that God Himself is the one who rewards. When love is at the center of your giving, it pleases God and brings lasting fruit.

Read: 1 Corinthians 13:3 “If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.”

Prayer: Lord, I pray for the grace to be a giver, and to also give with the best of intentions. Amen

Proverbs 14:12
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.”

Life is not about doing whatever comes to mind. Every action has consequences, and that is why you must carefully weigh the steps you take. What may look good on the surface can turn out destructive in reality. The safest way to guard your life is to measure every decision against the Word of God.

As a believer, you must know that God is not only concerned with what you achieve but with how you achieve it. His desire is that you consistently choose what is right in His sight. Scripture says in Deuteronomy 6:18: “And you shall do what is right and good in the sight of the Lord, that it may be well with you.”

This means you cannot afford to act impulsively. Learn to pause, reflect, and check your choices against God’s standards. Those who rush into action without thought are like people walking blindly into a pit. Something may “look right” to you, but if it does not align with God’s Word, it will only end in pain and regret.

Proverbs 16:25 repeats this warning: “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” This is not a verse to take lightly, it is God’s caution against careless living. So take time to think. Consider your steps. When you do this, you not only save yourself from needless trouble but also position yourself to walk in God’s perfect will.

Read: Proverbs 4:26 “Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.”

Prayer: Lord, grant me grace and wisdom to think carefully before I act. Help me to choose what is right and pleasing in Your sight at all times. Amen.

Proverbs 5:2“That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.”

Words are never cheap. Speaking requires thought, discipline, and grace. Once you choose to open your mouth, you carry the responsibility of selecting words that convey truth with clarity and honor. Scripture admonishes us to be examples in speech (1 Timothy 4:12); therefore, dishonorable or disrespectful talk has no place in the life of a believer.

You see, choosing your words wisely also means choosing the right manner of delivery. Your tone, facial expression, posture, and pace can either lift your message or ruin it. Wisdom also teaches you when to speak and when to stay silent, because timing is as important as content. Proverbs 15:23 says, “A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!”

Your speech can let your light shine or put it out. Many people have missed opportunities because they failed to speak well. Beyond the spiritual weight of words, your manner of speaking can either promote you or set you back in social and professional settings.

Always be thoughtful about how you speak to people. Choose your words with care and deliver them with courtesy. Remember, before people truly know your heart, they meet your words. Do not allow anger, immaturity, or emotion to push you into careless speech.

Just as people plan before investing and examine before selecting, learn to think and ponder before you speak. Don’t talk for the sake of talking. Reason first, then speak few, fitting, and gracious words.

Read: Matthew 12:37 “For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.”

Prayer: Lord, grant me grace and wisdom to master my speech. Help me to speak with discretion, honor, and grace at all times. Amen.

Walking with the Lord is a walk of love, and this love is proven through the works we do in His name and for His Church. Our love for God is the foundation of everything we do for Him. When that love weakens, the quality of our service also weakens.

To love the Lord means putting His desires above your own. What God values becomes what you pursue. You make time to align your life with His plans and purposes. This includes living to please Him, proclaiming the gospel, giving to support His work, and making yourself available for whatever promotes His Kingdom.

This passage reveals important truths. Your love shapes your works. And your love can grow cold if you do not guard it. As believers, we must keep our love for the Lord alive and burning bright.

God does not simply take whatever we offer as though He desperately needs it. He examines the heart behind every action. He knows when your focus has shifted from His interests to your own.

Stay committed to your first love and first works as you journey with Him. When you grow passive toward the things of God, it is always a sign that your love has declined.

Do not allow your love to fade. Losing your love for the Lord can cost you your place of impact before Him and in life.

Read: Matthew 24:12-13 “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.”

Prayer: Lord, I ask for grace to keep my first love and first works alive.

God never leaves any of His children stranded, frustrated, or without help. You are never alone when facing the challenges of this world. Jesus Himself said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” That is the essence of grace. It is God running with you in your race.

When the Apostle Paul faced intense trials, he prayed earnestly for God’s intervention. But the Lord’s answer was profound: “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) Paul responded with joy, choosing to glory even in his weaknesses so that Christ’s power might rest upon him.

This grace is not reserved for apostles or special people in the Kingdom. It is available to all believers today, right now, for every situation. God is still able to make all grace abound toward you so that you will have “all sufficiency in all things.”

Never measure your destiny by the storms you see around you. The same grace that lifted Paul and transformed him into an instrument of greatness is available for you. As Paul testified: “By the grace of God I am what I am… yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”

Grace is what turns nobodies into somebodies. Beyond salvation, grace empowers you to prosper, succeed, and live beautifully. As Scripture declares: “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9)

This grace does more than rescue you from the grave. It shapes your life for glory. Your role is simply to acknowledge and embrace it. Grace is God’s safe pathway to your divine destination.

Read: Ephesians 4:7 “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.”

Prayer: Lord, I thank You for the grace made available for me to shine in life. Amen.