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"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 4:17" Devotion : Jesus Christ being the author and the finisher of our faith led the way to preach the gospel about the kingdom of heaven. Christians are therefore obliged to preach the gospel since they are the heir of salvation.    Angels cannot preach the gospel because they were not bought by the blood of Jesus.  The world need to know that the only way to inherit the kingdom of heaven is to repent and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Saviour.  Mathew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.   Dear reader, do you preach the gospel? Congratulations if you do because you a following the example of Jesus Christ and you will be rewarded. God bless you. http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Matthew 28:18" Devotion : Jesus Christ assured His disciples not to be afraid for all power has been given to Him. All this power has been given to the church of which every born again Christian is a member. Therefore, the believer has all power in heaven and in earth because as Jesus is so are we in this world, 1 John4:17. Dear reader, do you doubt the power in you? Use the power in you to get things done. Kindly write your views in the personal notes section! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:14 (KJV)   Devotion: Jesus Christ was teaching the people on the coast of Judea when mothers sought Him so that He could bless their children. The disciples prevented them, but Jesus Christ intervened, showing displeasure at what the disciples did. He took the children and blessed them.    Beloved, Jesus gave attention to all who sought Him, including children. We should draw lessons from what Jesus Christ did and draw children close to us (Proverbs 29:15). Beloved, children are the future leaders of every society, and therefore we must give them their proper place. We should have time for them, train them, bless them, and prepare them for the future that is ahead of them.   When we train them in the way they should go, they will not depart from it; they will grow up and become the artisans, d...

"His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:23" Devotion : Our Lord Jesus Christ made a remarkable statement here: well done, good and faithful servant. He exhorts us to be good and faithful servants over the little He has given to us.  When we appreciate and use the little He has given to us, He will give increase to our harvest. In the end He will make us rulers over many things and enter His joy.    Dear reader, what has the Lord Jesus Christ committed to your care? Try the best you can to be faithful with it, desist from comparing it to others and He will honor you. God bless you. Share your comments here! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16" Devotion : Light is an essential element in heaven and on earth. It reveals whatever has been covered by darkness; it gives our eyes the ability to see.   In other words, the earth is full of light because of the children of light. Our light is our good works. These includes good character, faithfulness, preaching the gospel, healing the sick, charity, demonstrating the power of God etc.    When people see these or benefit from them, they will surely glorify the Father in heaven.    Dear reader, how are you lighting your world? http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline

“And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.” 1 John 4:16 (KJV) Love is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as a strong feeling of affection; it is also a great interest and pleasure in something.    The Bible’s definition of love goes beyond affection and interest in something—it is giving to others your time, attention, money, energy, etc. In other words, going beyond yourself to satisfy a need in the life of someone is the love of God.   Beloved, the greatest demonstration of love is what Jesus Christ did for mankind. He sacrificed His life for the sin of mankind (John 19:30). As a child of God, the love of God in you is seen when you sacrifice for others your time, money, energy, attention, counsel, etc.   When you meet the needs in the life of others, you will draw them closer to Christ Jesus; even if they are not born again, they will inquire of the God you serve, and you w...

"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: Matthew 7:7" Devotion : Jesus Christ has given us his full assurance that any time we apply the principle of asking, seeking, and knocking, we will surely get answers. In this regard, God always says, "yes" to our requests when they fall in line with asking, seeking, and knocking. If we do not ask "amiss" ie for selfish use or to oppress -James 4:3 then we receive.  Dear reader, what do you want God to do for you? Apply the principle of asking, seeking, and knocking. http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline