RHEMA From Heaven

The life of a Christian is a journey. It begins with salvation, the moment we receive Jesus and continues until we reach our eternal home. But the success of this journey depends on our ability to stay spiritual.

To be spiritual is to live in awareness and dependence on the Holy Spirit. It means letting your life be led by God’s Spirit not by fleshly desires or worldly patterns. Spirituality is more than activity it’s walking in step with God, where your heart, thoughts, and actions reflect His will.

You see, spirituality is not popular because it comes at a cost. It demands self-denial. It means saying “no” to the flesh and choosing to live the new life in Christ, a life that produces real, visible fruit.

Galatians 5:22–23 says: “And the fruit of the Spirit is: love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law” (YLT).

Spirituality is not isolation, it’s practical. It’s seen in how you treat people, how you love, forgive, and serve. Being spiritual means growing in character and strength as your inner man is built daily through fellowship with God.

So the call to be spiritual is a call to grow. To feed your spirit. To prioritize prayer, fasting, the Word, obedience, and service.

In a distracted world, God is calling you higher. Be spiritual. Don’t live an ordinary, flesh-ruled life. Prioritize God. Grow deeper in your walk with Him.

Read: 1 Corinthians 2:14 “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”

Prayer: Lord, help me grow in the Spirit. Strengthen me to deny the flesh and walk in step with You.

Doing God’s work goes beyond our traditional way of gathering in a particular location or chapel. God’s work, at some point, must take you to the homes or places where God’s people reside. These visits must be done purposefully—to engage with people in the comfort of their homes, to teach them and their families or neighbors the Word of God.

Visiting people to impart the gospel was a hallmark of Jesus’ ministry. These visits highlight Jesus’ ministry in homes, where He not only performed miracles but also shared His teachings and fellowshipped with people in their everyday lives.

In the Bible, we see Jesus visiting the home of Simon Peter in Capernaum, where He healed Peter’s mother-in-law, who was suffering from a fever. He also followed Zacchaeus to his house in Jericho. He was in the house of Jairus, a synagogue official, to heal his daughter. He was also in the home of Simon the leper in Bethany.

You see, we must carry God’s work wherever His people are. We must visit people in their ordinary lives to empower them, teach them, pray for them, and heal them. The work of God must not be limited to the chapel.

Follow ups and visits helps you to know how people are doing in the things of God, and create a platform to help stabilize them in their walk with God.

Visiting and following up on people in the Lord was one of the passions of Apostle Paul. See his desire: “9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you 10 in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God’s will the way may be opened for me to come to you. 11 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong.” (Romans 1:9–11)

Never relent in carrying God’s word beyond the chapel. Have the courage to visit and follow up on people, to establish them in the faith through God’s Word and prayer.

Read: Acts 20:20 “You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house.”

Prayer: Pray that God will give you the grace and the wisdom to go about the mandate of visiting people to impart them with the gospel.

Doing the work of God is not always about public display, as many have come to understand. Service in the Lord’s vineyard has many phases. Some aspects are visible, while others take place quietly behind the scenes. Among these hidden works of ministry, intercession stands tall. It is a ministry that is carried out in private, yet its results are clear in the spiritual growth of believers, the advancement of the church, and the unfolding of God’s purposes on the earth.

Intercession is the labor of prayer on behalf of others. It is a vital part of building the body of Christ and advancing God’s Kingdom. Through intercession, believers partner with God to see His purposes established in the lives of people, the church, and even nations.

The Apostle Paul gives us a powerful example of this in Galatians 4:19, where he speaks of praying and laboring “until Christ be formed” in the believers. Again, in Ephesians 1:15–16 he says “Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers.”

You see, Intercession covers many areas. We can intercede for the lost to be saved. We can intercede to break the influence of the devil over people’s lives. We can intercede for believers to be strengthened and empowered for service in the work of God.
When we persistent in intercession, we align people with the will of God and position them for spiritual growth and effectiveness. A beautiful example of this is seen in Colossians 4:12: “Epaphras, a servant of Christ who is one of you, saluteth you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.”

Embrace intercession as an essential part of doing the work of ministry. Every believer is called to this work of prayer. It is through such unseen labor that visible transformation happens in lives and in body of Christ.
Read: Ephesians 6:18 “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.”

Prayer: Lord, I pray for grace to intercede faithfully for the body of Christ.

It is a great privilege to do the work of God. First Corinthians 15:58 encourages us: “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”

Every believer is called to participate in God’s work, not just pastors, prophets, or evangelists. Also, you do not need a dramatic encounter to begin; all you need is a heart willing to learn and a desire to faithfully serve. One of the most effective ways you can engage in God’s work is by teaching and equipping others.

In teaching others, you simply present God’s truth to people in a simple and clear way that leads them to understanding and obedience.

You see, teaching is central to the advancement of God’s Kingdom. Jesus Himself emphasized this in the Great Commission: “Go and make disciples of all nations… teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19–20). Teaching is not an optional extra; it is a key means by which we help others grow in faith and become fruitful workers themselves.

The Apostle Paul demonstrated this principle in his instruction to Timothy. In 2 Timothy 2:2, he wrote: “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.”

Thus, when you receive a teaching, you live it out, and then you pass it on to others who will, in turn, teach and disciple others. In this way, the work of God spreads and strengthens across generations.

Every Christian is called to this work. Teaching others—whether formally or informally.
Therefore, do not merely occupy a seat in church. Be equipped, be faithful, and be active in teaching and discipling others. Your labor in this area will yield fruit that remains. Remember, there is no greater or more eternal reward than investing in lives for the glory of God.

Read: John 9:4 “I must work the works of Him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.”

Prayer: Lord, I pray for grace to teach and equip others as part of Your work. Help me to faithfully pass on Your truth, so that many more will come to know You and live in obedience to Your Word.

Psalm 34:2 also says, “My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.”

To boast simply means to praise or speak proudly about something or someone, often to draw attention to it.

As believers, we must understand boasting from a biblical perspective. There are things we are called to boast about and things we should never boast about.

For example, boasting in one’s achievements, success, or possessions without acknowledging God is an expression of pride. This kind of self-centered boasting ignores the truth that everything we have and everything we are is the result of God’s grace.

First Corinthians 4:7 reminds us, “For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?”

However, there is a right way to boast, and that is to boast in the Lord. This means giving God the credit He deserves, declaring His goodness and power, and magnifying His name for all He has done. We were created to boast in God, to praise His greatness, to depend on His strength, and to exalt His all-sufficiency, especially in our weaknesses.

In Psalm 44:8, the sons of Korah declare, “In God we make our boast all day long.” There is no greater or more appropriate kind of boasting than this, boasting in the One who is worthy of all praise.

Do not place your pride in temporary, worldly things. Instead, let your boast be in the Lord. Boast in His grace, boast in His goodness, boast in His mighty works. Let your life reflect God’s glory, not your own.
Boast only in the Lord. Boast in His mercy. Boast in the cross. Boast in His faithfulness

Read: Galatians 6:14 “May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world”

Life constantly presents opportunities to either uphold godly values or yield to compromise. The world is full of voices urging us to take shortcuts, lower our standards, or abandon God’s ways, especially in moments of uncertainty or delay. But as believers, we must be resolute in avoiding any form of ungodly compromise.

Ungodly compromise is the act of surrendering or lowering God’s standards, principles, or commands in order to gain temporary comfort, approval, or advantage, at the cost of obedience to God and spiritual integrity.

The story of the Israelites in Exodus 32:1-7 is a sobering example. Though they had witnessed God’s miraculous deliverance, they grew impatient when Moses delayed returning from Mount Sinai. Rather than trusting God’s timing, they pressured Aaron to create a golden calf to worship. Their impatience led them into blatant idolatry—an ungodly compromise that grieved the heart of God.

This reminds us that pressure to compromise can come from anyone, family, friends, colleagues, or even fellow believers, and can affect anyone, no matter their position or spiritual experience. Even Aaron, a leader in God’s house, gave in when faced with relentless pressure.

Today, ungodly compromise may show up as dishonesty, immorality, rebellion, gossip, financial shortcuts, or forsaking godly convictions to fit in with the world. These temptations often surface during times of delay, uncertainty, or testing. However, we must stand firm in our faith, trusting in God’s perfect plan and timing.

It is better to walk in integrity, even if alone, than to gain the world and lose God’s favor. If certain relationships or environments continually pull you toward compromise, be courageous enough to step away in order to protect your walk with God.

Remember: God’s promises are certain, and His timing is perfect. Never allow impatience, fear, or the influence of others to drive you to disobey Him. Stay faithful. Resist every pressure to yield. Trust that what God has prepared for you will come to pass in His perfect time.

Read: Hebrews 6:12 “That ye be not sluggish, but imitators of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”

Prayer: Lord, grant me the courage and wisdom to resist every form of ungodly compromise.

One awesome blessing that characterizes the new life or being born again is freedom. Galatians 5:1 from The Passion Translation reads, “At last we have freedom, for Christ has set us free! We must always cherish this truth and firmly refuse to go back into the bondage of our past.”

You see, being born again sets you free from the grip of the devil and the power of sin. It instantly moves you into Christ, where you have victory over sin and all the works of the enemy. 1 John 3:9 says, “No one who is born of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, because God’s seed [His principle of life, the essence of His righteous character] remains [permanently] in him [who is born again—who is reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose]; and he [who is born again] cannot habitually [live a life characterized by] sin, because he is born of God and longs to please Him” (AMP).

The moment you are born again, you are no longer a slave to sin. The power of salvation is not just in the forgiveness of past wrongs, but in the complete transformation of who you are. You receive a new nature, a new identity, and a new position in Christ. The old life governed by sin is gone. You are now the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Living in victory over sin is not about fighting to be free, it is about recognizing that you are already free. This is why you must never see yourself as a slave to sin. That is not your identity anymore. You are not struggling to stop living in sin—rather, the sinful nature you once carried has been done away with. Your responsibility is to renew your mind daily with the Word, allowing the truth of your new identity to reshape your thoughts, habits, and desires. By this, the acts of sin and temptation lose their appeal.

Romans 6:22 says, “But now since you have been set free from sin and have become willing slaves to God, you have your benefit, resulting in sanctification [being made holy and set apart for God’s purpose], and the outcome is eternal life.”

Prayer: Father, I thank You that I am no longer under the dominion of sin.

Serving God is not just a blessing; it is a sacred privilege and a divine responsibility. As Christians, we are not only recipients of grace but active participants in God’s work on earth. Scripture tells us in 1 Corinthians 3:9, “For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.” What an honor it is to be counted as co-workers with the Lord!

The journey of serving God is not always easy. While it is full of purpose and blessing, it is also marked by challenges. Not because God made it difficult, but because there is opposition, especially from the enemy, who resists anything that promotes God’s Kingdom. This is why serving God often means pressing forward against the odds.

To truly serve God, we must be prepared to rise above life’s storms and remain faithful despite adversity. Serving God can involve spiritual warfare, persecution, rejection, and personal hardship. At times, it will take us through valleys of loneliness and sacrifice (see 2 Corinthians 4:7–10; 1 Corinthians 15:32; 2 Timothy 4:16–18).

Yet, none of these things excuse us from the call to serve. As believers, we are commissioned to carry out the Master’s will, no matter the cost. Our opening passage highlights Paul and Barnabas as “men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” That’s the kind of courage and commitment we are called to walk in today, especially in these end times.

Beloved, don’t give up when service becomes uncomfortable. Don’t retreat when your faith is tested. The call to serve God often demands our time, our energy, our comfort, and our convenience. It may pull you into extended prayer, fasting, and seasons of separation from worldly distractions, but still, do it gladly. One preacher once said, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”

Lift high the royal banner of Christ. Keep pressing on until every foe is conquered and Jesus is Lord indeed, in every heart and every nation.

Read: 1 Corinthians 15:30–31 “And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? I face death every day—yes, just as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (NIV)

Prayer: Lord, I pray for the grace to serve You faithfully—through good times and bad.

As Christians, we don’t just relate to God as our Father. Our relationship with Him comes with both privileges and responsibilities. Yes, He is our loving Father, and we are His children—but that relationship forms the foundation for something deeper: our duty to serve Him.

As sons and daughters of God, we are called to serve the Lord. That means carrying out His divine commands and fulfilling whatever tasks He entrusts to us. This might be through soul-winning, discipling new believers, interceding in prayer, or standing in a ministry office—whether as an apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, or teacher. Or perhaps, it’s simply using the unique gifts and grace He has given you to do something that advances His Kingdom.

Now, here’s a key truth from our opening verse: humility must mark our service to God. Whatever God calls you to do—big or small, you must approach it with a humble heart.

You see, serving God is a great privilege. It must never be handled casually or with arrogance. Never enter into your service with an inflated sense of self-importance.

Always remember: the grace, the gifts, and the skills you use to serve the Lord were all given to you by Him. And He is the one who empowers you to carry out His will.

As John 3:27 says, “A person can receive only what is given them from heaven.” And Philippians 2:13 reminds us that “It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.”

Read: Micah 6:8 says: “He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”

Prayer: Lord, I pray for the grace to remain humble as I go about serving You.

There is a strong and positive relationship between faith and love. In other words, the effectiveness of your faith is greatly influenced by your walk in love. While we often talk about the exploits achievable through faith, these cannot be realized without engaging the life of love.

As a Christian, you must be determined to always walk in love. You are called to live out the nature of love that was imparted to you when you were saved — by demonstrating kindness, forgiveness, patience, thoughtfulness, selflessness, and generosity toward others.

When you consistently and intentionally live this way, you strengthen the exercise of your faith. This shows us that faith is not merely about commanding things, people, or circumstances, but about letting your love shape how your faith is expressed.

The force of faith, when exercised without a heart rooted in love, can be destructive. This is why God has made love a condition for the proper release of faith — so that faith produces good and godly results.

Understand that God will not allow faith to be misused or abused. If you want your faith to work, it must come from pure motives. Love does no harm, and neither should faith (Romans 13:10).

If you want to master faith, then master love. The two are meant to work hand in hand. This is one of the main reasons why some Christians struggle in the consistent exercise of their faith.

You have love in you, and you must walk in it if you want your faith to take you far — whether it’s faith for healing, for finances, or for overcoming the storms of life. It all begins with love.

Read: Romans 5:5 “And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”

Prayer: Lord, I pray for the grace to always be rich in love, so that my faith will remain strong and effective.