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TOPIC: REMOVE THE OBSTACLE TO YOUR HEAVENLY RACE (1)
JULY TUESDAY 10th
TEXT: Philippians. 3:12-14
KEY VERSE: That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory; 1 Thessalonians 2: 12
Hebrews 3:1, “Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus.” The heavenly race is a high calling; a heavenly calling. Your name is already in the book of life. That is why this scripture calls you holy brethren. It is rare privilege. Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. You are a step ahead of many in the world. You are among the privileged few of about 7 billion in the world whose names are in the book of life, yet there are obstacles on the journey. Your name is shortlisted. There is high hope. As the ancient saints whose names were shortlisted eventually entered heaven, you too will get there in Jesus name.
But the Lord warns that there are obstacles on the way. Some saints of old were not watchful so their names were removed. The Lord is saying that if you are able to watch, obey and follow, He will not blot your name from the Book of Life. Moses sought his name to be blotted out for the sake of fellow Israelites but God refused because Moses did not sin against him. Exodus 32:32-33 Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written. And the LORD said unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book.
Paul was conscious of these obstacles hence he wrote in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, “Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. Paul was already saved when he wrote this, but he was conscious of the fact that he had to preserve his salvation otherwise his name would be blotted out if he sinned. Are you also living in consciousness of this fact?
Thought for the day: Do not take your salvation for granted. Walk worthy of your high calling.
Song for the day: Will you be ready when Jesus comes?
Bible reading for the day:
Psalms 1-3; Acts 16:1-15
#Horemow.
TOPIC: REMOVE THE OBSTACLE TO YOUR HEAVENLY RACE (1)
JULY TUESDAY 10th
TEXT: Philippians. 3:12-14
KEY VERSE: That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory; 1 Thessalonians 2: 12
Hebrews 3:1, “Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus.” The heavenly race is a high calling; a heavenly calling. Your name is already in the book of life. That is why this scripture calls you holy brethren. It is rare privilege. Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. You are a step ahead of many in the world. You are among the privileged few of about 7 billion in the world whose names are in the book of life, yet there are obstacles on the journey. Your name is shortlisted. There is high hope. As the ancient saints whose names were shortlisted eventually entered heaven, you too will get there in Jesus name.
But the Lord warns that there are obstacles on the way. Some saints of old were not watchful so their names were removed. The Lord is saying that if you are able to watch, obey and follow, He will not blot your name from the Book of Life. Moses sought his name to be blotted out for the sake of fellow Israelites but God refused because Moses did not sin against him. Exodus 32:32-33 Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written. And the LORD said unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book.
Paul was conscious of these obstacles hence he wrote in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, “Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. Paul was already saved when he wrote this, but he was conscious of the fact that he had to preserve his salvation otherwise his name would be blotted out if he sinned. Are you also living in consciousness of this fact?
Thought for the day: Do not take your salvation for granted. Walk worthy of your high calling.
Song for the day: Will you be ready when Jesus comes?
Bible reading for the day:
Psalms 1-3; Acts 16:1-15
#Horemow.
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