RHEMA From Heaven

One of the ways you show honour to a person is by the quality of what you are willing and ready to give to them. The value you place on someone or something influences the value of what you give.

As a Christian, you must know that God is worthy of your most important things. What you give to the Lord and to the work of His kingdom reveals the value you place on Him. This is a truth many avoid. Some people think God and the church ask too much from them. Others have what I call the “God does not deserve the best” mentality. They can give valuable things to others and spend quality time elsewhere, but struggle to give the same to God.

For example, two young believers preparing for marriage can spend hours enjoying each other’s company, but will complain about a few hours in God’s house, forgetting that it is God who gave them that time. Mercy!

Some spend freely on themselves, through fashion, gadgets, and personal luxuries, yet will not give meaningfully to the offering or sow into God’s work. But the Bible says: “Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase” (Proverbs 3:9).

You must learn to give your best to God, your best time, your best resources, your best energy. Do not give God one hour when you can give three. Do not give in small measures when you can give generously.

No matter what you think, God always deserves the best, whether it is your time, money, life, or any resource you have.

Read: Malachi 1:8–9 — “When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is that not wrong? When you sacrifice lame or diseased animals, is that not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you?” says the Lord Almighty. “Now plead with God to be gracious to us. With such offerings from your hands, will he accept you?” — says the Lord Almighty.

Prayer: Lord, give me wisdom and willingness to always honour You with my best.

To watch is to stay spiritually awake, attentive to God’s voice, cautious of distractions, and alert to the signs of the times. Soberness speaks of clear thinking, self-control, and a steady heart rooted in God’s word.

The verses before our key text give the reason for this posture. 1 Thessalonians 5:1–2 says: “But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.”

The world today bears clear marks of prophecy fulfilled. We are engulfed in moral decay, increasing lawlessness, wars, natural disasters, and a turning away from truth. All these confirm that Christ’s return is near. What remains is the unknown moment when the trumpet will sound.

Mark gives a strong warning in Mark 13:33–36: “Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.”

Therefore, stay spiritually sensitive. Guard your faith. Live daily in readiness, making choices that align with God’s will. Let every action reflect your hope in Christ’s appearing.

Read: Matthew 24:42 “Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.”

Prayer: Lord, keep me watchful, faithful, and ready for Your return

The Christian is in the world but not of the world. To be of the world means that the world is your source and reason for living. But that is not so with the believer.

Every believer is God’s offspring 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 world is never the source of the Christian. Its systems and ways are contrary to God’s word because the ruler of this world is the devil. Jesus called him the prince of this world. John 14:30 says: “I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over me.”

Like Jesus, never allow the world to have a hold on you. Stand out in your values and principles. In John 15:18–19 Jesus said: “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.”

Do not conform to the standards of this sin-ruled and devil-controlled world. Live and function by God’s word. Stay in the world of the word of God.

Read: Romans 12:2 “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

Prayer: Father, keep me from the world’s grip and help me live by your word. Amen.

Our opening scripture highlights some notable qualities of true servants. Although in many societies servants are looked down upon, this mindset is not biblical.

As Christians, we are servants of Christ. Ephesians 6:6 says, “Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.” Therefore, it is wrong to despise the role of a servant.

Being a servant is a calling. Every servant has a specific assignment or mission to accomplish. This means servants are purpose-driven and focused on their tasks.

In 1 Samuel 9:5-8, Saul’s servant played a key role in the success of his master. He connected him to the man of God and even offered his own money to make the meeting possible. The servant was well-informed about the prophet, showing he had knowledge of spiritual matters. He was also prepared, carrying money on their journey, and stepped in to assist when needed.

Servants, by their calling, must be resourceful. If you are serving, build capacity so you can be useful. Don’t just occupy space—bring something of value. As people often say, “Bring something to the table.” This is what makes you truly valuable.

Wherever you are serving today, whether in your church, family, community, or country, strive to be a valuable servant. Contribute your part to achieving meaningful results.

Read: 1 Peter 4:10 “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace” (ESV)

Prayer: Lord, I ask for grace to be a valuable servant in Jesus’ name. Amen.

A renewed mind is essential for a transformed life. Even after salvation, while your spirit becomes new, your mind remains unchanged. This means without intentional effort to renew your thoughts, the new life in Christ may remain dormant.

Salvation is a spiritual rebirth, but your mind must be reformed to reflect that change. If not, old thinking will continue to dominate, and the beauty of your new identity will be limited in expression.

To renew your mind means to change the way you think, to shift your perspective from worldly standards to God’s word. This transformation is not automatic. It requires effort, discipline, and a deep hunger for the truth.

The Apostle Paul said in Philippians 2:5, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” The aim is to think like Christ, live like Christ, and respond like Christ.

This transformation happens through the consistent meditation on Scripture. The more you feed your mind with God’s word, the more aligned it becomes with your born-again spirit. Then, and only then, can you fully express the life of God in your thoughts, words, and actions.

Let God’s word reshape your values, your choices, and your priorities. The renewed mind sees through the eyes of faith and understands spiritual realities.

Practice feeding daily on the word. Think God’s thoughts. Choose God’s ways. Let your mind reflect the nature of Christ.

Read: Ephesians 4:23-24 “Let the Spirit change your way of thinking and make you into a new person. You were created to be like God, and so you must please him and be truly holy.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the grace for a transformed mind and life. Amen

Every person is born with purpose. Regardless of your background, black or white, male or female, your life carries a divine assignment. You are not an accident. You are a deliberate design of God for a specific reason.

God does not want you to live by chance. He wants your life to count by being purposeful. You see, “purpose is the compass of destiny. Without it, life becomes motion without meaning.”

Purpose gives direction to your existence. As Christians, we are not here to merely pass through time. We are called to impact our world (1 Peter 2:9). God in His wisdom has crafted a unique plan for each of us. He called us out of darkness into His marvelous light not to wander but to walk in destiny.

In our opening scripture Jesus declares His mission, to seek and save the lost. That was His divine assignment and He fulfilled it. He was not derailed by hardship or distracted by comfort. He stayed true to His call.

Likewise you must stay committed to your purpose. Life’s journey will not be a straight road. Nonetheless, do not let fun, distractions or temporary pleasures rob you of your eternal assignment. Guard your purpose. Fight for it. Live it out intentionally.

To walk in your purpose you must overcome limiting thoughts, fear of failure, rejection and the discouragement of critics. Stay focused. Purpose may be tested but it cannot be destroyed when rooted in God.

Never forget this. You were born with a purpose. Rise and fulfill it.

Read: Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says the Lord, “thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Prayer: Lord, I receive grace to be intentional about my purpose in life. Amen

Our walk with the Lord as Christians is a faith walk. We start the journey by faith, and we receive the promises of God through faith.

Laying hold of God’s promises in the face of oppositions, especially from the devil, is what the fight of faith is all about. This fight is a good fight because we are fighting to possess, and we are fighting from the victory that the Lord has already given to us when he defeated the devil (2 Corinthians 2:14, Colossians 2:15).

As a believer, it is your fight of faith that delivers into your hands what rightfully belongs to you. You must learn to always take hold of the Lord’s promises concerning your life with the force of faith. Do not give the devil any opportunity to steal, kill, or destroy anything that belongs to you.

When it comes to accessing your possessions in the Lord, whether spiritual or physical, you must learn to resist the devil. Speak God’s word against every work of darkness. Boldly deny the enemy access to your territory.

Wage a good warfare, to enjoy your welfare. Tell yourself that you will not be destroyed by sickness or disease because you were healed by his stripes. Refuse it completely in the name of Jesus. Reject poverty, sin, and any work of darkness that seeks to hinder the beauty of your life.

Read: Psalm 16:5-6 “Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.”

Prayer: Lord, thank you that I live in health and wealth, and no weapon of the enemy formed against me shall prosper. Amen.

It is often easier to point out what others are doing wrong than to reflect on our own flaws. Unfortunately, some people seem to draw satisfaction from pulling others down just to elevate themselves. But this must never be the posture of a true believer in Christ.

Instead of turning to murmuring or complaints when people offend or disappoint you, choose to respond in love and encouragement. Be intentional about showing kindness even when it’s not deserved. 1 Peter 4:9 exhorts us to “use hospitality one to another without grudging.” This means your actions and words toward others should come from a sincere heart, not from duty or hidden resentment. As a believer, you are called to be a source of comfort and strength, not a channel of criticism and strife. Let your interactions reflect the grace you have received from God.

In today’s world, many speak against the Church, the servants of God, and anything they disagree with. They are quick to form opinions and pass judgments. But you must be intentional about being different. Do not join the crowd in tearing down what God is building.

You see, when you choose the path of grumbling or harboring resentment, you unknowingly give the enemy access to your life. Complaint opens a door for demonic influence and brings dissatisfaction to your soul. People who always find faults with others are rarely joyful themselves. They lose peace and become trapped in their own bitterness.

Holding a grudge or constantly complaining leads to divine judgment. When you position yourself as a judge over others, you invite judgment upon yourself. And if God passes judgment on you, who will defend you?

So no matter what happens, choose not to complain. Let discontentment and fault finding have no place in your heart. Instead, respond with grace, love, and understanding.

Read: Philippians 2:14–15 “Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky”

Prayer: Lord, help me to guard my heart against fault finding.

Living a Spirit filled life is closely tied to the words you speak, especially to yourself. The experience of God’s power is not just about outward expressions but also about the inward atmosphere you create with your words. The Bible makes it clear that speaking is one of the ways we stay filled with the Spirit.

The scripture says, speaking to yourselves in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. This means that maintaining a Spirit filled life involves intentionally speaking the right words, especially words inspired by Scripture, by praise, and by the Spirit. This is not just about talking to others. It begins with what you say to yourself.

When you consistently speak words that align with God’s truth, you stir up the Spirit within. But when you give voice to negativity, fear, or doubt, you can weaken the spiritual atmosphere around you and even hinder the move of God in your own life.

That is why you must never talk yourself down, no matter what you feel or what happens around you. Choose to say what God says about you. Do not let fear or frustration shape your vocabulary. Guard your heart by guarding your mouth.

No matter what comes your way, sing and make melody in your heart to the Lord. Tell yourself it is well. Tell yourself that God is in charge. Remind yourself that everything is working together for your good. These declarations are not just positive thinking. They are powerful affirmations of your faith in God.

Remember, the depth of your fellowship with the Holy Spirit and the spiritual climate you live in are directly influenced by the words you speak, especially to yourself.

Read: Psalm 43:5 “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God”

Prayer: Lord, help me to speak words that align with your truth. Let my mouth release life, power, and joy that keeps me filled with your Spirit.

Living in and with power is an important dimension in our earthly life. As Christians, God has endowed us with power. Ephesians 3:20 says “… according to the power that worketh in us”. This divine power is not just symbolic; it is active and present in every believer who understands their spiritual identity.

You see, you must see yourself as someone filled with the power of God and someone with a “dominion mandate” before you can make significant progress in life. God’s power in and with you is not a physical “ability”. Nonetheless, this awesome power can have a positive impact on your total health and wellbeing. It changes how you respond to challenges and how you manifest the will of God on earth.

Our opening text reveals that the power of God we are entrusted with is to enable us deal with satanic and demonic activities. Not only that, but also, a means by which we can take territories for God in this world. This is more than spiritual defense. It is also spiritual advancement.

You see, those who fail to walk in this power will always struggle to reign in life. God has invested this power in you to walk victoriously in life. Those who walk in the fullness of God’s power live above principalities, divinations and evil power. Know that fear is conquered and life becomes better because the greater one, who is the source of power, lives in you. You are not helpless. You are spiritually equipped to overcome.

Let’s consider what Matthew said in his Gospel. “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, all power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost :” (Matthew 28:18). This means that those who are Christ’s have received His power. One that enables you to operate in the earth on His behalf.

Fear, failure and defeat is not your portion. You are a child of Power and an overcomer. Walk boldly in this reality.

Read: 1 John 4:4 “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world”

Prayer: Lord, thank you for endowing me with power. I win in life with the power of God with me and in me.