Welcome to the second day of our annual Blogmas. The theme of this year is the Essence of Christmas.
Thank you for journeying with me through the book of the Gospel according to Dr. Luke.
I will call chapter 1, the chapter of Good News because 3 different people received the good news that changed their stories.
The first recipient of this news is Governor Theophilus. He has the privilege of receiving a step-by-step account of the greatest man ever born by a woman – Jesus Christ
It also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things about which you have been instructed.
Luke 1:3-4 (HCSB)
The challenge before you and I is how do you we treat the message of salvation, hope, and love sent to us by Yahweh during this period?
Do we keep it jealously like Theophilus because had he been he has treated it nonchalantly, we might not have had this beautiful account?
Furthermore, the family of Zechariah and Elizabeth received the second good news of the birth of a special son after years of none.
They have given up on birthing but God said no
But the angel said to him: Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John.
Luke 1:13 (HCSB)
My dear, the Almighty has not forgotten you.
Also, this yuletide is a clear indicator that God has not forgotten humanity in that while we are yet sinners, Christ dies for us.
The third recipient is Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ.
She received the best news ever – the news that her age-stricken cousin Elizabeth has taken in and that she will give birth to the Saviour of the world.
Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will call His name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.
Luke 1:31-33 (HCSB)
Dear, you may not give birth to another Jesus but I am prophesying that your life will birth new things in Jesus’ name.
Moreover, what qualities do all the 3 entities have? One thing; they are all lovers of Yahweh.
Theophilus means God’s lover and it was said of Zechariah and Elizabeth that they were ‘both righteous in God’s sight, living without blame according to all the commands and requirements of the Lord.’ and Mary was a humble virgin (Remember God resists the proud)
Do you love God?
If you want to receive good news from God, love God.
See you tomorrow.
Category: 2023.
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How to receive Good News from God
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2023 – When A Medical Doctor Meets A Governor In the Bible
It’s another time and season to remind ourselves of the true meaning of Christmas. We do that here through a template called Blogmas (Blog+ Christmas). Thanks for staying for the next 25 days leading to Christmas.
For your information, dear new friends and followers, this edition is the third edition. The first edition was themed Miracle So Extraordinary. The second was tagged The love of Christ while the third edition will be themed, The Essence of Christmas.
Remember we agreed last year that Jesus is the foundation of all Christmas plans and celebrations and that the only way to know this God-Man is by reading the Word – The Bible. Therefore I recommending the book of Luke, a chapter, a day.
For this edition, we are perusing through the book of Dr. Luke for the next 24 days and extract lessons therein. Lessons that will make our worship, Christian service and celebrations, an awesome experience.
Now, who is Luke? Luke is a physician, a companion of Paul, the apostle, and also the writer of Acts of Apostles which is also written to the recipient of the his first book, Governor Theophilus.
In addition, the Gospel according to Saint Luke is one of synoptic gospels, have 24 chapters detailing the humanity of Jesus Christ.
Lastly, I am employing you to journey with me to discover Jesus in the pages of the book written by Dr. Luke. Thanks.
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The Best Christmas Hymn
In anticipation of 2023 annual Blogmas titled The Essence of Christmas. Let’s sing the Magnificent:
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior, because He has looked with favor on the humble condition of His slave. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and His name is holy. His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear Him. He has done a mighty deed with His arm; He has scattered the proud because of the thoughts of their hearts; He has toppled the mighty from their thrones and exalted the lowly. He has satisfied the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. He has helped His servant Israel, mindful of His mercy, just as He spoke to our ancestors, to Abraham and his descendants forever. And Mary stayed with her about three months; then she returned to her home.
Luke 1:46-56 HCSBHallelujah.
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20 Prayer Points To Secure Your Marriage Before It Begins.
One of the things I don’t joke with as a single (with or without partner) is prayer and one of such prayer is that, God Almighty, wherever my wife is , make it difficult for her to make a future-damaging mistake.
Believe me dear, that prayer was marvelously answered because God actually prevented her from many errors as He prevented me too from future-damaging mistakes.
Why all these stories? The moral is; Your marriage can be protected, preserved, prevented and saved from destiny destroyers, home breakers, potential outlaws that may want to disguise as in-laws, side chicks, sickness and what-have-you before you even have a fiance or fiancee.
You kids can be put under the shadow of the Almighty before you even know who their father or mother will be.
You can settle your partner’s friends, work, your neighbor when married, now before you know them.
You can declare peace, joy, and righteousness into your family now and to shock you you can prevent your partner from making life shattering mistake now like I did for mine.
Here about 20 prayer points from my incoming ebook SECURING YOUR MARRIAGE BEFORE IT BEGINS (A PRAYER GUIDE):
- Thank you Jesus for a glorious home, you will give me.
- Thank you for my spouse and my in-laws. I glorify Your Name because we will be friends.
- Over my children and every stage of their lives, hallowed be thy Name in Jesus Name.
- Dear Heavenly Father, I ask in Your might Name that every potential partner that will be coming my way will be a godly man/woman
- Mighty Jehovah, in the name of Jesus, go into every stage, period and season of my marriage and take preeminence control before my arrival.
- I pronounce my marriage yours in Jesus Name.
- I pronounce my partner Yours in Jesus Name.
- I declared my children Yours in Jesus Name.
- Every resource that I needed to be a responsible spouse, I received it in Jesus Name.
- I prayed that my marriage will be a springboard for the spread of the Gospel.
- Precious Father, strengthen and guard my marriage against the evil one, his schemes and systems in Jesus Name.
- Everybody that will be connected to me through marriage will praised You for the union.
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- Oh Lord, let Your visits be a constant in my family
- I proclaim peace into my marriage.
- My spouse’s siblings will know the Lord in Jesus Name.
- Give me/us Your Spirit of wisdom and understanding in Jesus Name.
- I cancel every generational debts and curse in Jesus Name.
- I demolish every evil family pattern from my marriage in Jesus Name.
- Thank You for You shall make my family a double harvest of answered prayers in Jesus Name.
- Thank You that everything that has to do with my marriage has been settled in Jesus Name
- Thank You for the salvation of spouse and kids
- All glory, honour, adoration and blessings be unto Your Precious Name in Jesus Name.
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