Revelation of the Word:
Revelation of the Word 26/07/2024 Admin
THEME: GOSPEL OF PEACE
John 1:1-5 NKJV
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.”
INSIGHT
–In the beginning as echoed in Genesis 1:1-4 we find the Holy Spirit hovering over the face of the waters and God created light since the earth was formless, void and darkness was on the face of the deep. In the same breath Jesus the Word of God existed before the foundations of the world, died for our sins and resurrected giving enigmatic light to the world. God calls us then to acknowledge Him as Lord for His sovereignty over all creation and Savior for His sacrifice giving us the gift of salvation.
SUMMARY
The Gospel is the good news of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the salvation we have because of His sacrifice. We build our lives upon this gospel of peace by basing everything we do on the Firm Foundation and Rock of our salvation, Jesus Christ. Not only did He pay the ultimate price for our sins, but He also left a wonderful example for us to follow throughout our lives. Jesus the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace. He gives us His peace not like the world gives lest our hearts are troubled (John 14:27). His peace transcends all human understanding and guards our hearts and minds through Him (Philippians 4:7). As we learn, receive, hear and see the things that Jesus does in the gospel, we are called to follow Him; for He our God of peace who is always with us (Ephesians 5:25-27). Apostle Paul followed and became Christlike to a point where he declared to the Corinthians saying, “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1). Paul relied in the power of the Holy Spirit as he proclaimed the testimony of God to many who believed and were saved (1 Corinthians 2:1-5). Philip also preached the gospel to the Ethiopian Eunuch who believed, was baptized and saved (Acts 8:32-39). We are called to go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that Jesus has commanded for He is with us always to the end of the age (Matthew 28:19-20). Even as we go, we are called to stand upon the foundation of Christ and our shoes ready to preach the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:14-15), which are declared beautiful in the proclamation of the message of salvation (Isaiah 52:7), yielding a crown of glory (1 Peter 5:2-4).
PRAYER
Dear Lord Jesus, we do not come to You as perfect human beings but in submission to Your power and wisdom. We are nothing without You and we can do nothing without You dear Lord Jesus. We thank You for You are our exceedingly Great Reward. You are our Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Truly our government is upon shoulders for You are the King of kings and the Lord of lords, and the Son of God. We pray that You shall reign over our lives and our country Lord. May You be exalted over all the earth and the universe. We speak Your Word Lord over all our situations and every storm of our lives that we may receive Your peace and may be still. Dear Lord may You release Your ultimate peace that surpasses all our understanding upon all who mourn, for those who mourn shall be comforted by You the Father of all comfort. Lord may You release Your divine wisdom and leadership upon our nation. May You release Your precious Holy Spirit upon all our leaders and our nation, that righteousness shall rule our land. We surrender all unto You for we know that You are able and mighty to save. May You bless us and keep us dear Lord Jesus. May You shine Your face towards us and be gracious unto us. May You show Your countenance unto us and give us peace. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and forevermore. Amen
Further Reading: Isaiah 9:6, Daniel 12:3
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