RHEMA From Heaven

THE NEW LAW

Romans 13:8 “Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law”

The new life brings us to a new covenant or a new law. Born again believers are no longer under the old law, which is the Law of Moses. In fact, we are under a new and a better law that fulfills the old law (Hebrews 8:6). The Bible calls it the law of love or the royal law.

James in his epistle wrote concerning this law that “If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well.” (James 2:8)

It is important to note that those under the New Testament do have a law. But it is the law of love. We are under a law that is superior to the first. The Bible described the old law as a shadow of good things to come. Hebrews 10:1 says “For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.” Thus by the coming of this new law, which is the law of love and essentially the nature of God, things are perfected.

As noted in Hebrews 10:1, we are no longer in the “shadow” era. We have entered into the season or era of realities. The love dispensation is a glorious era. An era where love should dominate our way of doing things.

Just as any law calls for obedience, the law of love is no different. You must subscribe to the tenets of the law of love as a Christian to please the Lord. Not walking in love is a sin. That is breaking the law.

With this new law,it means that Christians ought to live and manifest God’s love nature anywhere and everywhere. We are new creatures, with a new commandment that is love. That is why the Bible describes our habitation as a place of peace. No one hurts or destroys another in our “city”. See: Isaiah 65:25 “…They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the Lord”

Read: Romans 13:8

THE LOVE OF GOD

1John 4:9 “In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent His only begotten son into the world that we might live through Him.”

God’s love is such an awesome thing that man cannot fully grasp. Many people have not come to the place to perceive and appreciate God’s love because they think of it in human terms. But you see, God’s love far outweighs any love you can see or experience from anyone.

The love of God is something that the carnal mind can’t figure out. It only takes the spirit to grasp God’s love. It is only by our recreated human spirit that we can know this love that surpasses knowledge.

The Bible in Ephesians 3:18 reveals that God’s love is high, long, wide and deep. The love of God can reach everyone irrespective of their state and status, and it has actually been so. The moment you grasp the truth about God’s love you will flow in love in your fellowship with him.

Instead of thinking that God is mad at you, think on and of his love. Many people because of not knowing the love of God walk in life discouraged and depressed. Always remember that while you were yet a sinner God loved you (Romans 5:8). God’s love towards us does not fall short because He is love. 1 John 3:1 says “see what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.“

God’s love does not condemn us in any way. His love only brings the best in us.

Walk in life and with the knowledge that God loves you. He is your comforter and ever present help.

Read: 1John 4:9

LET BROTHERLY LOVE CONTINUE

1 John 3:14

“We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death”

Love must be your walk and talk as a Christian. It is one thing that shows you have received the life of God. The epistle of Apostle John says “We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren”. No one sincerely born again will walk in envy, bitterness, jealousy and hatred.

As Christians we have a mandate to love our fellow brothers and sisters. You must deal with all persons especially those who are of the household of faith from the bowels of love and compassion. Love in the family of the born again folks is essential and it can’t be compromised in any way.

Hebrews 13:1 says “Let brotherly love continue“. Meaning you must let nothing break the love circuit. Love must continue. No matter what happens love must continue. As a believer love must flow from you to others. You must never on any occasion deal or treat people without love. You must deliberately walk in love every now and then.

You see, irrespective of the challenges that you will face with the brethren, you still need and must walk in love. The way of love is the way of God. He that loves is of God.Hear the Spirit from Apostle John in 1 John 4:7 “Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God”.

Love forgives, bears all things, does not keep a record of wrong. Love is patient and love does not delight in evil. Love demands that you stand with a brother or a sister in times of challenges. Never let go of people because they missed it or did not live up to standard. That is not love. Help people to make it. Don’t be a critique or an accuser. Use the spirit of love to deal with everyone that God will bring your way.

Going forward, let love lead.

Read: 1 John 3:14

SACRIFICE FOR THE THINGS OF GOD

Matthew 16:24

“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, if any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me”.

Following God and working for the Lord demands a great sacrifice. You can’t follow the Lord effectively without sacrifice. In fact the call to be a Christian is a call to sacrifice.

Sacrifice means to give up something valued for the sake of other considerations. When you sacrifice, you sometimes abandon something, surrender your will, forgo your comfort, renounce or forfeit a privilege and the like.

Today, most Christians don’t see the need to sacrifice in their walk with the Lord. They only remain on one side of the lane where comfort and convenience is the order of the day. But that is not all about being a Christian. In fact, being with the Lord and being kingdom minded calls for a great sacrifice.

Anytime I share on sacrifice I consider first and foremost the example of Jesus. He is and was God, but left all the glory He had and took upon himself the nature of man just to have us saved. Not only that, He gave up his life in a gruesome and shameful way. This is nothing but sacrifice.

Another example to give on sacrifice was how missionaries sacrificed their comfort, risked their lives to travel around the world to spread the good news. What a price they paid! Till to today we have great ministries like the Presbyterian churches, Methodist churches, Anglican churches, Baptist churches, etc., that have been on the forefront the spreading of the good news dating back into the 17th and 18th centuries in Africa and some parts of the world.

Beloved, come to the chambers of “sacrifice”. Be ready to sacrifice something for the course of God. Christianity is not only about comfort and convenience. It is heeding to the master’s call without restraint and going all out to serve his purpose. That is why Christianity is not about “me, myself and I”. We are not called for selfishness and self-interest. These are enemies to sacrifice.

You can sacrifice irrespective of your situation, you don’t have an excuse. Think about God who gave his only son he could have kept for himself. This is what sacrifice means. It is giving out what will cost you; time, money, energy, comfort, wisdom, life, in fact, everything.

Sacrifice now. Tomorrow might be too late.

Read: Matthew 16:24-28

MONEY MATTERS: GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN

1 Timothy 6:6 “But godliness with contentment is great gain“.

Apostle Paul in his days admonished his son Timothy to stay away from all those who held self-gain in high esteem at the expense of godliness (1 Timothy 6:5).

Inasmuch as there is nothing wrong with having money or being wealthy, putting a premium over it against godliness will be injurious to your faith. In other words, if you make riches and wealth get you into ungodliness then all is not well.

It is an undeniable fact in this day and age that many people in the pursuit of financial prosperity have thrown away every virtue that God’s word prescribes. This is nothing more than going into extremities with the “want of money”. Indeed laying aside godly values and virtues in the pursuit of “cash” is not profitable.

1 Timothy 6:10 says “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows”. You see many people have erred from the faith because they placed a lot of premium on self-gratification or material things. Unnecessary pursuit of material gain at the expense of your Christian values will get you into becoming worldly.

You don’t have to prioritize your personal gains at the expense of godliness. The bible in Matthew 6:33 says that “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”.

Don’t succumb to evil schemes and methods of making money knowing that God does not approve of such. You see, the problem is not about the prosperity or the “cash” you want to get. The matter the Lord wants you to consider is the method or the approach you are using or want to use to get it.

Your love for money will wane your faith, make you unrighteous and make the love you have for God wax cold. Think about this and make the decision to embrace godliness and never sacrifice your Christian values because of money, cash or material gains.

Read: 1 Timothy 6:5-11

LET GOD ORDER YOUR STEPS

Psalm 37:23 says “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : and he delighteth in his way”

One of the wonderful things a Christian can have is divine direction. It is simply God talking to you and instructing you to do something, or to take a certain course in life.

When God orders your steps, He leads you beside still waters. Any time God orders your steps you become the RIGHT MAN, at the RIGHT PLACE, with the RIGHT PEOPLE and at the RIGHT TIME.

You see, God wants you to follow his leadings in all that you do and not your feelings or carnal cravings.

Remember that, your life will be rocked with unending difficulties when you refuse to go with God when He orders your steps. What has God told you to do that you are still not obeying? Do something about it today, because it can cost you.

Read: Romans 8:14

LOOK UP TO THE LORD

Psalm 34:4-5 “I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed”

Looking up to the Lord in all that you go through is the sure way to have breakthroughs in life. When you learn to look up to the Lord, you always stay connected to him.

David, the man anointed by the Lord tells in Psalm 34:4 how the Lord answered his prayer in times of distress when he was running away from the King Saul who had wanted to kill him.

Not only that, but by looking up to the Lord through earnest prayer, his fears dissipated and his hope was reinforced. In Psalm 34:5, the Bible says “those who look to him (God) are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” That’s to say that, when you look up to God, you will be far from shame no matter what befalls you.

Never draw back in the face of challenges, rather get deeper in your walk with God, look up to him as you pray and meditate on his word.

Read: Daniel 11:32

SOW BETTER THINGS IN LIFE

Galatians 6:7 “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows”

One important thing that characterizes the life we live is “reaping what we sow”. This makes life more like a “harvest”. This is the very reason why the Bible admonishes us to sow good seeds (things) in life. As a Christian you must decide on the kind of seeds you want to sow today because no seed sown dies without manifesting in the near future.

You see, it will just be a matter of time and every seed sown- whether good or bad, will show up. In fact, it will be gradual, little by little but will without fail come up.

As a Christian, you have access to the Spirit of God and the word of God that will direct you as to what to do, how to do them, and thus, sow good seeds in life.

Galatians 6:8 says “whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life”.

Don’t be led by the flesh to sow wrong seeds. People who never consider this simple rule will jeopardize their future. Remember every choice is a seed, every action is a seed whether seen by people or not, you will one day live to reap them.

Sow better things and you will be glad you did.

Read: James 3:18

Learn them, keep them and do them

Deuteronomy 5:1 “And Moses called all Israel, and said unto them, Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears this day, that ye may learn them, and keep, and do them.”

Our opening text teaches that walking with God demands learning, keeping what you learn and practicing them. This is how you can do exploits in life and also please God.

The Christian life is not about a “name tag” or playing religion. It is a life lived in agreement with divine truth. In fact, it is living out the life of God in you. Nonetheless, it will take learning to know what you ought to do as a Christian. That’s learning the word, which reveals the will of God.

Not only that, you have to keep the word in your heart (Psalm 119:10-11). In other words, you must let the word dominate your being so that it’s influence will be a free flow. The word dominating your heart, brings you into practicing the word.

The truth of learning, keeping and practicing the word must be your hallmark. Don’t be an ignorant believer. Know the word, and do it. Until you give in to doing what the word says, you will be limited in life and even miss out on God’s will for your life.

Read: Matthew 11:29

BORN OF GOD

John 1:12-13 “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”

Any Christian or born-again believer is born of God. John 1:12-13 says “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

The moment you got born again divinity started to work in you. God’s very life was imparted into you to bring you the new life. This life in you is superior to anything else.

You being born of God means that you now share in His very nature. His righteousness is at work in you, His holiness is at work in you and His love is at work in you. In fact, all that God is, is also made available in you.

You see why the born again Christian is not and should not be subjected to failure, diseases, sin and defeat. God’s very nature is in you.

Many Christians have lived on the lower side of life because they have never allowed this truth to settle in their heart. The word says, “As He is, so are we in this world”.

See 1 John 4:17 “Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world”

Let this truth be your meditation and you will always live life on the “higher side”.

Read: John 1:12-13