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Desire the Spiritual gift but above all seek to excel in edifying the church

Desire the Spiritual gift but above all seek to excel in edifying the church By Evangeline Unity Esaaba Folson 1 Corinthians 14:12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of Spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. Another translation says you are so passionate about embracing the manifestations of the Holy Spirit! Now become more passionate about the things that strengthen the entire church. Meaning, you show very strong feelings or ideas or ideas (passionate) about Spiritual...

IN NOTHING TERRIFIED BY YOUR ADVERSARIES

IN NOTHING TERRIFIED BY YOUR ADVERSARIES By Evangeline Unity Esaaba Folson Philippians 1:28 And in nothing terrified by your adversaries; which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God. The good news version of the verse above says! Don’t be afraid of your enemies; always be courageous, and this will prove to them that they will lose and that you will win, because it is God who gives you the victory. Why is the bible...

THE LORD IS WITH THEE

THE LORD IS WITH THEE By Evangeline Esaaba Folson Judges 6:12 And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him, and said unto him, The Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valour. The Good news translation of the verse above says The Lord’s angel appeared to him there and said, “The Lord is with you, brave and mighty man” Why would God call, Gideon a mighty man of valour (brave and mighty man) when he was...

WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE OF THEE?

WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE OF THEE? By Evangeline Unity Esaaba Folson Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all His way, and to love Him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul. The verse above tells us what the Lord requires of us or expects from us as Christians and as His children (Israel). These are the...

The Eye of the Lord Run to and Fro

The Eye of the Lord Run to and Fro By Evangeline Unity Esaaba Folson 2Chronicles 2:9 For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro through the whole earth, to shew Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have war. The Good news translation of the verse above says The Lord keeps close watch over the whole world, to give strength to those whose hearts are...

BE HOLD I DO A NEW THING

BE HOLD I DO A NEW THING By Evangeline Unity Esaaba Folson Isaiah 43:18-19 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of the old. Behold I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. The Good news the good news of verse 19 says Watch for the new thing I am going to do, it is happening already- you...

THE NAME OF THE LORD

THE NAME OF THE LORD By Evangeline Unity Esaaba Folson Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. The Good News Translation of the verse above says "the Lord is like a strong tower", where the righteous can go and be safe. Meaning, we can find safety and security in the Lord or in the name of the Lord. When disaster strikes or there is a danger, even the unsaved or unrighteous...

Once I Was Blind But Now I See

By Evangeline Unity Esaaba Folson John 9:24-25 So they again called the man who was blind, and said to him, "Give God the glory we know that this man is a sinner" He answered and said, "whether He is a sinner or not I do not know. I thing I know is: that though I was blind, now I see" People use different names and appellations for Jesus: In Isaiah 9:6 He is referred to as wonderful, counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting...

Ask in Faith By Evangeline Unity Esaaba Folson

Ask in Faith By Evangeline Unity Esaaba Folson James 1:6-8 James 1:6 But let him ask in faith nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. James 1:7 For let not man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord James 1:8 A double – minded man is unstable in all his ways Faith is a bible principle that has been misused by Christians. Some covet their neighbor’s possessions and claim...

Who is a God like thee?

By Evangeline Esaaba Folson Micah 7:18 Who is a God like unto thee that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of this Heritage? He retaineth not His anger forever, because he delighted in mercy. The Good News Translation for Micah 7:18 says; there is no other god like you, O lord; you forgive the Sins of your people who have survived. You do not stay angry forever, but you take pleasure in showing us your...