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Jesus is able to help you And because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:18 When we go through difficult challenges or trials, the first thing we often think is, "Who will help me?" This question has baffled many people, leaving them feeling helpless, lonely, and despairing. Some people find people to share their challenges with, but often discover that these people can not help them. The Word of God speaks clearly about Jesus Christ when it says, "because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted." I want you to notice the word "able." Jesus Christ alone is capable of helping you in all trials. So, child of God, when you face challenges or trials, do not tell everyone or seek help from just anyone. You should go to someone who has Christ within them, for that person will be able to help you because God works through them. It is true that God uses people to help you in your life, especially when you are going through severe trials and suffering. However, many people, particularly within the Christian community, have been hurt by those they expected to help them during their trials. The matter of helping others is a command from Jesus Christ himself. Jesus told Peter, "Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." (Luke 22:31-32) Therefore, there are people whom God has brought through similar challenges to help and strengthen you during your trials. Child of God, Jesus Christ, went through many sufferings and challenges while he was here on earth. I assure you that he understands your situation well, so commit yourself to him with all your heart. There are also people whom God has raised to help others. Pray that God guides you to know them so that they can encourage and strengthen you when you face trials. Because God uses these people to help you. Prayer: Oh, LORD, I ask for your grace to be with me, to bring me through all trials. I believe you are with me and will enable me to overcome all trials. Amen.

Receive God's word with humility and respect - Part 2 Ezekiel 3:10 - Moreover, he said to me, "Son of man, take into your heart all my words which I will speak to you and listen closely." In this verse, I want to emphasize the part where it says "all my words." As our Father and ruler, God deserves great respect, and we are obligated to obey and follow everything He says. Not just some, but everything He says, which is why He says "all my words." Therefore, we must obey all His words. We shouldn't pick and choose what to listen to and what to obey from God. Accept God's word as it is, and He will bless you. Today, I will talk to you about the consequences of not listening to and obeying God's word. Firstly, the Bible speaks generally about a person who hears God's word but does not take it to heart. Matthew 7:26-27 says, "Everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand; the rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its fall." When you refuse to value and hold onto God's word, life's challenges will destroy your life, and you will not be able to overcome Satan's temptations. Many Christians lack the strength to overcome sin because they don't have a strong foundation in God's word. Also, in the book of Malachi 2:2, God's word says, "If you will not hear, and if you will not take it to heart, to give glory to my name, says the LORD of hosts, then I will send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already cursed them, because you do not take it to heart." When you refuse to listen to God and pay attention to what He says, a curse is released upon you. And that curse ruins the blessings that God has given you. In the book of Jeremiah 22:5, God's word says, "But if you will not obey these words, I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation." God's word continues to say in Jeremiah 22:21, "I spoke to you in your prosperity, but you said, 'I will not listen.' This has been your way from your youth, that you have not obeyed my voice." Here, God speaks about a person who has Prospered and, because of their success, refuses to listen to God's word and instructions. Don't get to a point where you feel you don't need God because of your financial success. It is important to continue worshiping and learning God's word and obeying it every time He speaks to you. God has said He will make your house desolate if you do not listen to Him and hold onto His words. Prayer: Oh Lord, I ask that you grant me the grace to hold onto your word so that I may succeed in my life. I pray that you grant me obedience to follow your word so that it may guide me on my life's journey. Amen.

Receive God's Word with humility and respect. Part 2 Ezekiel 3:10 - "Moreover, he said to me, 'Son of man, take into your heart all my words which I will speak to you and listen closely.'" In this verse, I want to emphasize the part where it says "all my words." As our Father and ruler, God deserves great respect, and we are obligated to obey and follow everything He says. Not just some, but everything He says, which is why He says "all my words." Therefore, we must obey all His words. We shouldn't pick and choose what to listen to and what to obey from God. Accept God's word as it is, and He will bless you. Today, I will talk to you about the consequences of not listening to and obeying God's word. Firstly, the Bible speaks generally about a person who hears God's word but does not take it to heart. Matthew 7:26-27 says, "Everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand; the rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its fall." When you refuse to value and hold onto God's word, life's challenges will destroy your life, and you will not be able to overcome Satan's temptations. Many Christians lack the strength to overcome sin because they don't have a strong foundation in God's word. Also, in the book of Malachi 2:2, God's word says, "If you will not hear, and if you will not take it to heart, to give glory to my name, says the LORD of hosts, then I will send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already cursed them, because you do not take it to heart." When you refuse to listen to God and pay attention to what He says, a curse is released upon you. And that curse ruins the blessings that God has given you. In the book of Jeremiah 22:5, God's word says, "But if you will not obey these words, I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation." God's word continues to say in Jeremiah 22:21, "I spoke to you in your prosperity, but you said, 'I will not listen.' This has been your way from your youth, that you have not obeyed my voice." Here, God speaks about a person who has Prospered and, because of their success, refuses to listen to God's word and instructions. Don't get to a point where you feel you don't need God because of your financial success. It is important to continue worshipping and learning God's word and obeying it every time He speaks to you. God has said He will make your house desolate if you do not listen to Him and hold onto His words. Prayer: Oh Lord, I ask that you grant me the grace to hold onto your word so that I may succeed in my life. I pray that you grant me obedience to follow your word so that it may guide me on my life's journey. Amen.

You will benefit from your Labour Psalm 128:2 reads: "You will eat the fruit of your labour; blessings and prosperity will be yours." Psalm 128 is a wisdom psalm, which reflects on the blessings that come from fearing the Lord and walking in His ways. "You will eat the fruit of your labour;" This phrase directly suggests that the person who fears the Lord and follows His commandments will benefit from their own efforts. In Israeli culture, this would mean enjoying the produce from one’s own fields and vineyards. In Ecclesiastes 3:13: the bible says "That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God." The "fruit of your labour " symbolizes the rewards or outcomes of one's hard work, integrity, and dedication in various aspects of life, whether it be in work, family, or community engagements. Proverbs 14:23: says "All hard work brings a profit, the bible is talking about you enjoying this profit you made from your work. The enjoyment of one's own labour is seen as a blessing from God, reinforcing the belief that obedience to God’s commandments results in tangible, positive outcomes. The term "blessings" encompasses all good things that come from God. It can include peace, health, joy, family harmony, and spiritual well-being. In the Hebrew context, the blessing is a comprehensive term that signifies favour and divine approval. In Deuteronomy 28:2 the word of God says "All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God." Prosperity: This term indicates material and social well-being. It suggests not only having enough but living in abundance. Prosperity carries the connotation of holistic well-being, including financial, relational, and spiritual health. Blessings and prosperity are conditional upon the individual’s reverence for God and adherence to His ways. Because God rewards faithfulness and obedience. So the word of God today teaches us diligent and faithful work, grounded in the fear of the Lord, leads to a life blessed by God. It assures us that living a life in alignment with God's will brings about personal satisfaction and divine blessings, in both material and spiritual prosperity. Prayer: Lord I pray to help me to live a righteous and holy life so that I may be blessed by you to enjoy the fruits of my labour, may the fruits of my labour be a blessing to my children and generations to come. Amen

Receive God's word With humility and respect "And he said to me, 'Son of man, receive in your heart all my words that I speak to you, and hear with your ears.' Ezekiel 3:10 God loves us very much, and everything He says and commands is for our own benefit. However, the biggest problem for today's Christians is that they only want to hear certain kinds of words. Even when they attend church services and listen to God's teachings, they come with expectations of hearing specific things. The Word of God says, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness; 2 Timothy 3:16." When you go to church or attend a service, you should go with humility and a heart ready to receive the word that God will speak through His servants. Do not go to a service with your criteria of what you want to hear or who you want to hear from. Go to church to hear God only. God said in the book of "Isaiah 66:2 ...but this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word." We should always receive God's word with respect and humility. Do not oppose God's word or criticize the preaching during sermons. Do not think you know more than what is being read and taught. Be humble and listen to the teaching; you will learn many things. What should you do if the person reading God's word is not righteous, and their actions do not align with God's word? Jesus told His disciples about the Pharisees, "So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. Matthew 23:3." Do not refuse to listen to God's word because the person reading and preaching it is a sinner. You should be receptive to God's message, regardless of the preacher's personal righteousness, as long as what he preaches aligns with the Bible. Listen to the word of God, and leave preacher's personal life aside. But be cautious not to listen to false teachings. Those who teach false doctrines are known by the things they say, which are not found in the Bible, and some use God's word for their own benefit. But for you childofGod, you have the Holy Spirit within you, He will show you what is true so that you can hold on to it. When you go to church, go with humility and listen to God's word with humility. Do not just want to hear pleasant things. Some of you only want to hear about prosperity, you want to hear God will bless you financially, you will get a house, a car. Those are the kind of things Christians of today want to hear. But listen if the word admonishes and rebukes you, accept it and repent. Listen to the word of God carefully especially when it correct you, because true prosperity and blessings comes only when we obey Gods word. Tomorrow, I will talk to you about the consequences of not listening to God's word. Prayer: O LORD, I ask for Your mercy for every time I didn't have humility in me to respect and receive Your word. I pray that You give me obedience and humility in my heart so that I may hear and receive Your word. Amen.