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Doubts

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye

Memory Verse: “And immediately Jesus stretched forth His hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?” Matthew 14:31. Scripture: Matthew 14:23-33
Introduction
Peter is not alone. Everyone experiences doubts and fears from time to time. We wonder. We think. We question. We can be frightened. That in itself is no sin. Then we resolve. The “how” and “what” of our resolution is what matters. That is why faith in God is so important. It is the currency of heaven. It can be great, small, weak or strong. It can grow, diminish or even be lost. Without faith, it is impossible to please God or have our prayers answered, Hebrews 11:6, Mk.11:24.
Articles Of Faith
Faith is un-shakeable and always abounding. Doubts toss us to and fro like a reed in the shifting currents of life, but faith is the rock that holds us fast, even when everything seem uncertain or shifting, Jam.1:5-7. Doubt is driven by our physical senses, our previous experiences and disturbing stories, Jn.20:24-29, 1 Cor.15:58, Num.13:27-33; 14:22-23. Satan’s strategy is to cause us to doubt and question our faith in God’s love, power, wisdom and faithfulness. In a very subtle manner, he sows seeds of doubts and asks us to walk by sight alone. He afflicts with optical illusion and warped perception. This is deadly and dangerous, Num.13:31-33. Doubt sinks in the storms of life, Matthew 14:28-30. It is tragic that the faith of many have been ship wrecked by evil reports, Deut.32:20, Mk.4:40.
The Foundation
We all have to believe in something or someone. Faith in anything or anyone outside God is sin. Christ is the solid rock of our foundation and fundamental to all Christian service, Mk.11:22-24; Heb.11:6; Jam.1:6-7; 1 Jn.5:4-5. Our faith in Christ is what sets us apart, Heb.10:23. Absence of faith can hinder God and cost us dearly. Whatever we see, hear or think either feeds our faith or fuels our doubt. Be very selective in your choices and guard your heart with all due diligence, for out of it come the issues of life, Pro.4:20-23.
Conclusion
Let’s use Peter as a case study. He accepted the invitation of our Lord Jesus in great faith, and he defied gravity by walking on water. As soon as he stepped out of the boat, the wind became boisterous and caused him to fear. He began to sink. He cried out and the Lord intervened. Is your faith shaky today? Cry out and the Lord will arise to help you in Jesus’ name, Heb.10:35.

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First fruits

By Pastor Enoch Adeboye   |   15 January 2017   |   3:20 am

Pastor Enoch Adeboye

Memory Verse: “Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase,” Proverbs 3:9.

Bible Passage: Exodus 13:1, 12-15

Introduction
The doctrine of first fruits in scripture is multifaceted. The common thread is the principle of putting God first in all things and at all times. We know He is the first and the last. When we put Him first we are only aligning ourselves with eternal truth and getting our priority right. It is in our best interest and highly profitable.
Types

• The first fruit of increase – Pro.3:9-10. Here the first increase received over the previous sums or amounts or state is dedicated to God as an expression of gratitude and a mark of honour.

• The first fruit of sacrifice – Genesis 22. Here we sacrifice and give up the most precious thing, person or possession to God. It is giving your best and your all to God. God asked Abraham to give Him his only biological son, Isaac, who Abraham loved ever so dearly. Usually there is no safety net or real prospect of replacement in the natural. It might be the entire first salary in a new year or in a new job. God responds in different ways. – Gen.22:15-18.

• Redemption of the first male child – Ex.13:13; 34:20; Num.18:15-19. The first male child belongs to God. You have to give him up to God or redeem him. Failure to redeem is often responsible for a lot of the problems with the first son.

Benefits
The story and testimony of Abraham is one of the most telling illustrations of the inevitable blessing of putting God first – Gen.22:15-18. God really promoted and prospered Abraham. God is not partial or a respecter of persons. He respects principles and looks at the heart. Abraham honoured God and he was mightily blessed – Gen.24:35-36. Hannah honoured God with Samuel and she had five more children – 1 Sam.2:21. Solomon honoured the Lord with a thousand burnt offerings at the beginning of his reign as the king of Israel. God visited him and blessed him with money and wisdom – 1 Kgs.3:3-14.

Conclusion
Our attitude to the doctrine of first fruit reveals the place of God in our hearts. Like in all other instances, here, God just wants to set us up for stupendous blessings. It is left for us to put Him where He belongs in our affairs or set up and worship an idol in His place. You will honour and serve God all the days of your life in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen!

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The marriage supper of the lamb

The marriage supper of the lamb

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye

Memory Verse: “…Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, these are the true sayings of God.” Revelation 19:9b Bible Passage: Revelation 19:1-14
Introduction
Marriage, here, symbolises the union between Christ and the Church – Eph.5: 22-32. It is important to note that the second coming of Christ is the next event after the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. May the Holy Spirit teach us and bless us richly, as we look at this topic in detail, Dan.7: 13; 1 Tim.6: 14; Acts 1:10-11.
The Marriage
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb is the consummation of the union between Christ and the Church, Eph.5: 27; Rev.19: 1-14; Matt.22: 1-14; Matt.25: 1-13. It is one of the greatest Biblical prophetic events. It will take place before the second coming of Christ. Christ is the groom, while the living church, made up of all saints through the ages, living or dead, is the bride. They will experience the first resurrection, Rev.21: 2, 2:9-10.

The Significance
• To assemble all saints for the last supper with Christ.
• To present the just of all ages to God, the Father.
• To wipe away tears of the saints.
• To remove the saints before the anti-Christ.
• To remove the saints before the tribulation. The Qualification
Only those that belong to Christ are qualified, 2 Cor.5: 17, eagerly waiting for His second coming, Matt.25: 1-13. They will be patient and focused, refusing to be distracted by or entangled with the affairs of this world. Holiness will be their highest priority and pleasing God at all times their unwavering goal, Matt.21: 10-14; Rev.21: 8-27; Heb.12: 14. As citizens of heaven, their wedding garment will be white without spot or wrinkle, Rev.22: 14-15; Eph.2: 16; Matt.7: 21-23. The qualified must be willing to pay the ultimate price.
Conclusion
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb, like all Biblical prophecies, will be fulfilled. Are you saved? Are you a member of His living church? Do you earnestly desire to be the bride of Christ? You cannot afford to miss it. Pray to God for mercy, grace and strength. Jesus wants to see you at the marriage supper of the lamb. The question is, are you willing to rearrange your priorities and make the sacrifices? We will meet you there in the mighty name of Jesus.
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