Word of Grace-Don't retreat because of fear, but step up in hope.

John 20:19

"Peace be unto you" This was how Jesus Christ, greeted his disciples when he appeared in their midst in the upper room where they had locked themselves up for the fear of the Jewish leaders.

You may have as well locked yourself up for the fear of defeat. You've resigned to move forward because of the circumstances surrounding the situation. But this morning, Jesus the Prince of Peace stands in the midst of your situation just as he did with the disciples. He says peace be unto you.

Received the spirit of steadiness to forge ahead in your endeavour. For as much as the resurrected King is in with you, victory is assured so step up in hope. Shalom.

Word of Grace-Come to the alter ,for the Father's arms are wide open

Romans 8:34, Hebrews 3:15.

We can come to the alter because of this very season we celebrate. It has the story of how forgiveness was bought with the blood of Jesus.

After his death and resurrection, Jesus got seated at the right hand of the Father, interceding for us. Since then, the Father has been outstretched arm. His arms are widely open in ready mode to embrace every soul that says I surrender Lord.

Upon hearing his word do not harden your heart, for we are the reason he left his glorious fame for our shame. He became the scapegoat so that we can escape the wrath of God to enjoy his warm embrace. Shalom!

Word of Grace-Sin, death and grave are vanquished.

1Corrinthians 15:55-57.

_O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ, who subdued them all.

So we cherish him because he has become our strength. And this is so for Jesus walked as human for 33 years and never sinned. He walked on this earth devoid of sin on our behalf and left us this legacy  of sinless state. Hallelujah!!!

Brethren, we have every reason to be joyful because we have a receipt to our claim and that is the resurrection of Christ. This completed it all. Praise Christ, the King.

Word of Grace-Raised To Life with Christ.

Colossians 3:1, Matthew 28:5-7.

The passion of Christ was so strong. Out of his wounds won our salvation. Sin could be strong but Jesus our saviour is the strangest. The grave could not restrict him. Jesus is  risen from the grave. Hallelujah!

We cry out hallelujah!, because in his resurrection we have been raised to life. Hallelujah!

This morning as you step out to celebrate him, do so with understanding. May your joy be found in knowing that the resurrection of Christ is victory and that victory is the start off point for those who believe in the finished work of Christ. Praise Yeshuah!

Word of Grace-Jesus will arise.

Matthew 27:62-64.

The following day after his death and burial, the Priests and some Pharisees gathered before Pilate to discuss how to secure the tomb so that the imposter will not get stollen by his disciples and later announce that he has risen as he said.

Even after his death, they referred to Jesus as an imposter. What a ridicule! So they went and secured the tomb with a strong seal.

Jesus could have risen on any day but prophecy must be fulfilled and for the reason of observing the Sabbath too. But the believers still hoped that Jesus will resurrect just as he told them.

Word of Grace-Jesus' crucifixion was foretold.

Isaiah 50:6.

Psalm, Isaiah, Zachariah, Amos and others had a preview of the crucifixion of Christ. Even some  of the prophecies about his crucifixion came at a point where the act of crucifixion had not been instituted

In Isaiah the word says, “I offered my back to those who beat me and my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard. I did not hide my face from mockery and spitting". This and many more prophesied for our sake because we are loved by God.

As the crucifixion of Jesus was foretold, even so was our redemption. Hallelujah.

1st April 2021

Word of Grace-Jesus could forgive sinners even before the cross?

John 4:1-28, 8:1-11 Hebrew.

Every forgiveness requires blood. Even the old testament sacrifices point to that fact. No wonder the Pharisees sometimes  question Jesus when he forgave people their sins.

Jesus could forgive the sins of the adulterous woman and others because he was God incarnate and boundless,  and would later died on the cross for future sinners as he offered himself ransomely for all who would believe in him.

At the Easter, may this wonderful exchange propel us to spread Christ in all corners even more than what the woman at the well did. Shalom!

31st March 2021