NOT AUTOMATIC

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  NOT AUTOMATIC Philippians.1:1-11 Devotional:- “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns” (V.6 NLT) Knowing fully well that spiritual growth is one of your purpose of been on the earth, then you also need to know that developing Christ-like character takes years, it is not automatic. We open to God bit by bit. Discipleship is the process of conforming to Christ (Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:13). The truth is that the journey to Christ-likeness is a life time journey. Growth involves believing, belonging (through fellowship) and becoming (through discipleship). Every day God want you to become a little more like Him (Colossians 3:10) Today we are interested in speed but God is interested in strength and stability than swiftness (2 Corinthians 3:18). The reason it takes time to grow is because we are slow learner. We often have to relearn a lesson forth or fifty times to reall...

PERSISTENT

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PERSISTENT 

Read: Hebrews 6:9-18 
Devotional:- “That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promise” (V.12) 


    Faith is persistence. When people embark on a race and soon give up that is the extent that their faith can carry them. In God you cannot do without faith. Your destiny must not be thrown into a trash can. That is why you cannot afford to just give up this race of life. You must win. Sometimes God is not moved by how long but how firm you have decided to stand to the end. 

Just as we read about Abraham, God’s word refers to him as a man who through faith and patience inherited the promise. Though it was taking time but he did not allow the situation to affect his faith. He knew that in a twinkling of an eye, God is able to fulfill His promises. He also knew God was only testing his ability to persist (Deuteronomy 8:2, 3, 13). 

Decide to provoke God’s hand by your persistence. Make your conclusion based on the faithfulness of God. Staggered not (Romans 4:20). Patiently wait and your case will become a miracle. Men shall share your testimony everywhere and every one that hears it shall laugh with you (Genesis 21:6). Peace. 

PRAYER: Lord, strengthen me to keep my faith to the end. 

“IT IS ONLY THOSE WHO CAN PERSIST THAT WILL PREVAIL”

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