PURSUE PEACE

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PURSUE PEACE Hebrews 12:12-17 Devotional:- “Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:” (v.14) NKJV Some people don’t know that a peaceful relationship is in their best interest. They do not know that it is ignorance to be wicked and be in conflict with others. Little do most people know that a peaceful relationship is basically good for their health and well-being. That is why a peaceful man will live long in health. God’s word teaches us today to strive to attain peace in all our relationships with others. The Bible doesn’t say we should try to do that, but it says we should strive. This is because it may not be easy. Man, as a social and emotional being, cannot help but relate with others. We often finds constraints in doing so because of our differences, which can lead us to offend one another; we often find it tough with some people. Notwithstanding that, the Bible commands us to pursue peace with everyone so that we don’t block our access ...

HE BLESSES

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HE BLESSES 

2 Samuel 6:5-12
Devotional:- “The ark of the Lord remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite three months. And the Lord blessed Obed-Edom and all his household” (V. 11) NKJV

    One of the great virtues highly needed in many families in Africa is God's blessing. Everyone knows that there is something called God’s blessings. This is not just I buy and sell and make money. This is grace for multiplication and increase. This is not just because of human ability but the grace of His covenant (Genesis 26:12: 30:27). This is the blessing of God for the righteous (Psalm 5:12). This is a blessing without trouble, it is peaceful and fulfilling (Proverbs 10:22).

In the scriptures we read today is the adventure of a man into the blessing of God. King David decided to bring the ark of the Lord to the place prepared for it. As they were coming, someone wanting to help it from falling and was killed by God (2 Samuel 6:6). This was because they were carrying it contrary to God’s instruction. David then felt the ark should not come to his house so as not to kill him. It was then dropped in the house of Obed-Edom. While the ark was in the house of Obed Edom, the man knew how to treat it. God then began to bless him and his household.

Friend, you can also enter into God's blessing when you understand the way to entreat God's presence. The ark symbolizes His presence. The blessing of His presence will give you instructions in your time of worship and prayers. This is His wisdom to connect you to your blessing each day of your life (Isaiah 48:17; Jeremiah 33:3). That is why you should be humble to receive His instructions (Psalm 25:9). Depend upon His mercy and not just on your labor (Psalms 127:1). And always appreciate Him for each increase in your labor and labor only as He instructs. You will begin to experience His true trouble-free blessing.

Prayer: Lord, teach me to humble myself and be grateful.

"WHEN YOU ARE GRATEFUL YOU ARE OPENING THE DOOR FOR GREATNESS"

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