Tuesday, 17 December
Memory Verse: But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:17
11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
MORE LESSON: I Thessalonians 5:15
15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
The Church is the family of God with God as the Father, Jesus the first born and all believers are siblings, children of God. We are connected in a blood relationship and that is the blood of Jesus. It is by the blood of Jesus that we are born into God's family and we all have the blood running in our veins. John 1:12 says, …as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. This is the reason why, though physically we are of different tongues and backgrounds, we are of same blood and one family in Jesus Christ. It is therefore common to have tribalism or racism in the church. As far as God is concerned, whether we are white, black, red, tall, short, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, we are one and we must do everything to promote the unity. The blood of Jesus is a strong tie that unites us and if you are truly born again there would be no segregation in church. The reason why issues like this show up sometimes is because the people have an identity problem as they don't know who they are in Christ Jesus.
Also, because we are one family in Jesus, forgiveness should not be difficult for us. Malice should not even be mentioned in our midst. Just as you cannot 'de-sister or de-brother' your siblings no matter how much they offend you, so also you cannot disown your Christian brother or sister. No matter what you do, your sister or brother will always be your sibling because you are connected by a blood tie. So it is in the Christendom.
Furthermore, as children of God, we carry God's DNA. It is the component that puts you in the God-class. This implies that you look and behave like God. It therefore means that one cannot claim to be like God and possess characteristics that are anti God. As true children of God, we must behave like our Father. Whatever cannot happen to God should not happen to us and we should not do whatever God will not do.
In our natural families, hierarchy and respect are natural components, so also it is in the family of God, And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues: I Cor. 12:28. God expects us to obey and honour those that He has placed over us (I Peter 2:17). Recognise that you are a member of God's family and do everything within your ability to ensure the peace, unity and smooth running of this great family.
Prayer/Action
* Thank God for the blood of Jesus Christ.
* Decree and declare that you have access to the inheritance and benefits of belonging to the family of God.
* Pray for authentic unity in the family of God - the body of Christ.
TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: By the power of the Holy Ghost, I shall end this year with a victory song. I shall be a victor and not a victim, in the wonderful name of Jesus.
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