Love is not easily provoked

April 28, 2021Author: Nehemiah Zion

Love is not easily provoked. Are you EASILY provoked? We all get provoked but it gets harmful for us if we are easily provoked. The repercussions of hosting evil spirits like hatred, anger and the likes weaken us spiritually.

Love protects our heart from wicked provocation. While we may not always have wicked people attack us; what about those in church or family who you dislike?

When Believers are easily provoked …

Peter was easily provoked when Samaria rejected Jesus (Luke 9:55). He was so enraged because his Master Jesus was rejected he wanted Jesus to bring fire down from heaven. Forgetting the very fact that Jesus had come to save and not to destroy.

“For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.” (Luke‬ ‭9:56‬) ‭

Moses was easily provoked when he killed the Egyptian who bullied his brethren (Exodus 2:11,12). He had grown up in the house of pharaoh. An upbringing that was fully carnal and filled with earthly pride and violence. The same Moses, 40 years later was called the humblest man on earth. While he did lead Israel having shed all the older carnal natures. He was tested again by his own people. He was again provoked to smite the Rock for water. Rather than speak to the rock. This disobedience cost him his physically entering Canaan.

We live in a world where the slightest provocation causes issues to trend online. Many issues have gone beyond the online world into offline where people have ended up killing the innocent. Outrage is the currency of those who want to divide the world and control the mass population.

It’s a sad sinful world we live in. Not for long. Jesus is coming soon. Turn to Him in prayer and supplication for a broken world. Maranatha, Praise God and Amen!

Love is not easily provoked

Is Your Love For Jesus One That Will Never Let Go?

February 17, 2021Author: Nehemiah Zion

“Jesus never let go my hands,
He will never let go my hands,
Though the storms may come,
And the winds may blow,
He will never let go my hands”

Will you leave me too? Jesus asked His 12 disciples, after many other disciples left following Jesus.

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him. And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father. From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. (John 6:63-66)

Peters answer is heart-breaking as much as the question from Jesus. “To whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life.” (John 6:68)

Peter the unlearned and ignorant fisherman knew who Jesus was, and what Jesus had. What about you dear believer?

Peter denied Jesus, messed up multiple times, but after the baptism of the Holy Spirit, he lived believing, everyday. God did wonders and miracles in and through him. He believed and saw the glory of God, and he made sure, never to let go.

Never let go of Jesus

Dear believer, you are no different from Peter. The Holy Spirit that he was baptised with is the same working in all Spirit baptised children of God. What’s stopping you to live in power, love and a sound mind? (2 Timothy 1:7).

Soon and very soon, we are going to meet the King. Jesus is our all in all. If you are reading this, wake up from your settled state in life. Rise up in prayer and an intentional personal study of God’s word.

Let God glorify Jesus in and through you. Maranatha, praise God and amen!

Is Your Love For Jesus One That Will Never Let Go?

What Does The Peace Of Jesus Do For Man?

January 11, 2021Author: Nehemiah Zion

Do you have the peace of Jesus? If you are a believer then you do.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27)

This isn’t like the peace the world promises and consistently fails to deliver. It truly brings the sanity the soul needs in the middle of a trial or while overcoming a temptation.

The Peace Of Jesus heals us spirit, soul and body

This is a peace that passes all human understanding, healing our minds and hearts. Keeping us mentally and emotionally secure in Him.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)

When our minds are stayed in Him, trusting Him wholeheartedly, letting His peace rule our hearts then He will fill us with His perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3) (Colossians 3:15).

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. (Colossians 3:15)

One key ingredient in every child of God who is a peacemaker (Matthew 5:9) is to walk in holiness (Hebrews 12:14). Peace and Holiness go hand in hand, two sides of the same coin.

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: (Hebrews 12:14)

Love God and meditate on His word daily (John 16:33). Jesus still speaks to us through His word which keeps us pure and hopeful (Romans 15:13). The cleansing power of the word of God makes way for godly natures and direction to sow its seeds and reap the life in Christ.

He is coming soon for His faithful bride. Maranatha, Praise God and Amen.

What Does The Peace Of Jesus Do For Man?

What Does It Mean To Be A Carnal Christian?

October 28, 2020 Nehemiah Zion

The carnal and spiritual believers, are two types of Christians that exist in the church. If you are wondering why church is a mess and so many problems exist within the church, here is an answer.

Who is a carnal christian?

They are spiritually dead and is of the world. Their end is death. (Romans 8:6). I want to share 5 traits that help identify the carnal christian.

1. Their mind goes against God’s word. Their thoughts and lifestyles do not bear fruit for the glory of God. It’s not possible for them to come under the subjection of the Word of God. (Romans 8:7)
2. There is always jealousy, and infighting in their hearts. They are impulsive and easily given to sin. (1 Corinthians 3:3)
3. They love preachers rather than the person of Christ. They are biased in their approach. Love men of God more than God Himself. (1 Corinthians 3:4)
4. Their weapons are carnal and not spiritual (2 Corinthians 10:4). They consider humans as the enemy and not Satan and his kingdom.
5. They walk in the traditions of man rather than the perfect word of God. Still babes, unskilled in their christian walk (Hebrews 5:13).

Are you a carnal christian or a spiritual? So many well-meaning believers leave the church because of the behaviour of carnal christians among them.

Young musicians who’ve led music seem to suddenly fall out of faith. Nothing is sudden in life. We reap what we sow in ourselves. When we abide in Jesus we bear good fruit, otherwise it will be bad fruit (John 15:1-7).

Even spiritual believers often reveal carnal traits when they face persecution. Neglecting areas of our lives that need attention will cause us to fall back into the carnal state.

Examine your life today! Search your heart and mind in the presence of God. Let the Holy Spirit reveal to you, personally. Maranatha, Praise God and Amen.

What Does It Mean To Be A Carnal Christian?