Category: Today’s Word

Living with Assurance

Ephesians 2:1-2. As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.

1 John 5:11-13. And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.

Our words and actions are shaped by what we think and believe. That’s why the assurance we carry in our hearts determines how we live. Sadly, many believers go through life without the assurance of salvation. Even more concerning, some do not fully understand what salvation truly is.

As a result, they live and pray no differently than unbelievers (Mt 6:28–32). They remain unaware of God’s presence in their lives (Ps 139:1–24), ignorant of the things that matter most: the power of God, the work of the Holy Spirit, the influence of evil spirits, the will of God, and the reality of their own spiritual condition.

Without a true understanding of salvation, people chase after empty pursuits, unable to enjoy the blessings meant for God’s children. Many believe that being religious, following rules, or doing good deeds will save them. Yet they remain confused as to why suffering persists in their lives.

Scripture reveals that every person is born under a curse—the curse of death (Eph 2:1). We are all born into original sin, following “the ways of this world and the ruler of the kingdom of the air” (Eph 2:2).

In this state, people idolize the things of the world, “gratifying the cravings of the flesh and following its desires and thoughts” (Eph 2:3). They live in fear, never experiencing true peace or rest.

Separated from God, a person lives under the rule of the devil (Jn 8:44), worships idols (Ex 20:4–5), suffers mentally (Mt 11:28) and physically (Ac 8:4–8), faces eternal condemnation (Lk 16:19–31), and ultimately leaves behind generational curses (Mt 27:25).

Nothing in this world can offer true happiness. The joy it provides is fleeting, rooted in the flesh, and often leads to even deeper dissatisfaction.
But because of His great love for us, God gave us the gospel.

What is the gospel? The gospel is the greatest news: Jesus is the Christ. God sent Him as the True King to destroy the works of the devil (1 Jn 3:8), the True Priest to remove the curse of sin (Mk 10:45), and the True Prophet to restore our relationship with God, rescuing us from the background of hell (Jn 14:6).

When you believe that Jesus is the Christ, you are set completely free from the power of Satan, sin, and death. When your faith is placed in Christ alone—His death on the cross and His resurrection—you receive the full blessing of salvation.

This salvation is a free gift. It cannot be earned by human effort. Religion says, “Do,” but the gospel declares, “Done.”

And it doesn’t stop there. The resurrected Christ now lives in you through the Holy Spirit. He will guide your every step and empower you to be more than a conqueror.

So do not be discouraged. The risen Christ is perfect, and the way you live will reflect the extent to which you trust in His resurrection power at work within you. To truly experience the gospel is to walk in His presence daily.

Remember:

      • You have eternal life (1 Jn 5:11–13).
      • You have the right to receive answers to prayer (Jn 16:24).
      • You will never be lost because the Holy Spirit—your Counselor—is always with you (Jn 14:16–17).
      • You are completely forgiven (1 Jn 1:9; Mk 10:45).
      • You have victory in Christ (1 Cor 10:13).

God wants you to live with this assurance.

Prayer. Father, thank You for solving every problem of my past, present, and future through Christ. Help me to experience the blessing of salvation in every circumstance. Use my life to proclaim Your kindness and grace to all nations. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jesus Witness

Matthew 4:19. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”

Evangelism is speaking about the evidence of the living God in your life. Jesus called you because He wanted you. You did not choose Him; He chose you and appointed you. Why? To be with Him, to send you out to preach, and to give you authority to drive out demons (Mk 3:13-15).

When you are with Jesus, He makes you extraordinary. “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and took note that these men had been with Jesus” (Ac 4:13).

God confirms His presence by fulfilling His Word in your life, by breaking the power of Satan, sin, and hell, and by working mightily through the Holy Spirit. Through Christ, the presence of the Triune God becomes a reality in you, and His kingdom comes upon you. Jesus called you to proclaim the gospel. Evangelism is simply testifying how God has been with you.

Many believers have misconceptions about evangelism. Some think it is only for those with special gifts or training. But evangelism is not a task—it is a natural movement of life for those who have received life. If the blood of Christ has saved you, evangelism is introducing Jesus to those still under the power of the devil (Ac 10:38). That’s why evangelism is one of the greatest blessings given to us. Satan fears it and will do anything to stop it.

Why did Jesus give us authority over demons? Because “the whole world is under the control of the evil one” (1 Jn 5:19). In Jesus’ name, you will break the grip of darkness over people’s minds and today’s culture. He will enable you to communicate the gospel across all languages and tribes, exposing the devil’s schemes. God has given you spiritual authority to trample on snakes and scorpions. He will deliver you from all harm (Lk 10:19). He calls you to bring His healing to those suffering in spirit, mind, and body.

Proclaiming the testimony of God is more powerful than any eloquent speech. The only message the world needs is Jesus Christ and Him crucified: “My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power” (1 Cor 2:1-4). The highest wisdom is knowing the living God. The most powerful speech is proclaiming Christ. The greatest demonstration is the work of the Holy Spirit.

When the Lord’s hand is with you, a great number of people will believe and turn to the Lord (Ac 11:21). People will see the evidence of God’s grace in your life (Ac 11:23). God’s eternal blessing for the house of His servant will be known to everyone (2 Sam 7:29). That’s evangelism.

Evangelism is the best way to experience Christ living in you. “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Mt 28:20). That was the conclusion of the Great Commission Jesus gave to His disciples and to us. With that promise, we, too, should go and find those disciples of all nations.

When we evangelize, God’s power is revealed. When Peter and John proclaimed Jesus, the destiny of the crippled man was permanently changed from a child of the devil to a child of God. The entire city heard the good news that Jesus is the Christ (Ac 3:1-12).

God calls His people for evangelism and missions in unexpected places, times, and people. Philip was led by an angel to an Ethiopian official to proclaim Christ (Ac 8:26). Peter realized God’s plans for all peoples and nations, which led to the salvation of Cornelius and his household (Ac 10:3-23). Paul and Silas, imprisoned unjustly, found God’s plan—to save the jailer and his family (Ac 16:31).

Evangelism is not something we do but the result of the working of the Holy Spirit: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Ac 1:8). We do not do evangelism but witness it. Thus, a life as a witness of Christ is the life best lived.

Jesus invites you to follow Him now. His call comes with a promise. “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Mt 4:19). Following Jesus means saving lives. Nothing is more urgent than leading someone to Christ. Nothing is more important than asking God to send workers into His harvest (Mt 9:38). Nothing is more fulfilling than embracing and living out the Great Commission in our generation and beyond.

You have been given the name of Jesus, the name above all names. Through Him, you have the privilege of divine communication with the Father. God’s angel armies will surround and protect you. God will bring healing and restoration to the world through you. Christ Himself will work through you, confirming His Word with signs and wonders (Mk 16:20). “The message of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored” (2 Thess 3:1).

Prayer. Lord Jesus, thank You for calling me to follow You. Fill me with the power of the Holy Spirit so that I may stand as Your witness to the ends of the earth. In Your mighty name, Amen.

Jesus Name

John 16:24. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.

To truly understand life, we must recognize Satan and sin. To experience power, we must know that Jesus has triumphed over Satan. And to receive healing, we must know the Holy Spirit, who works powerfully in and through us.

But what about answers to our prayers? Jesus said in Today’s Word that when we pray in His name, we will receive answers.

There is power in the name of Jesus. Why? Because God, who raised Him from the dead, “gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth” (Php 2:9-10).

When we see God’s power displayed in our lives, we will confess as Peter did: “Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? … By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see” (Ac 3:12, 16).

When the name of Jesus is invoked by faith, the power of Satan collapses, and the Holy Spirit works mightily in our lives. This is the spiritual reality that the children of God are called to experience.

God has given the authority of Jesus’ name to His children. Jesus said, “And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name, they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well” (Mk 16:17-18).

However, our focus should not be on miracles themselves but on the authority of Jesus’ name. Miracles and signs are simply evidence of His mighty power at work.

The authority of Jesus’ name has been given to all who believe that He is the Christ. Anyone who has Jesus Christ has power. Anyone who calls on His name has authority. This is the true answer to prayer.

The greatest answer of all is Christ Himself being with us: “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them” (Mt 18:18-20). Use the authority of Jesus’ name in prayer, which moves heaven and earth!

How do we know that Jesus Christ lives in us? “We know it by the Spirit he gave us” (1 Jn 3:24). The Spirit testifies that we belong to God’s family.

Jesus is also the Word (Jn 1:1, 14). This is why He said regarding prayer: “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you” (Jn 15:7). When we meditate on the Word, we understand God’s will and pray accordingly. The Word and prayer are inseparable.

Prayer without the Word becomes a religious ritual, focusing only on earthly concerns: “What shall we eat?” “What shall we drink?” “What shall we wear?” (Mt 6:31-32). Unbelievers run after these things, but as God’s children, we are called to possess and experience something greater.

You are a child of God given all the privileges and rights of His kingdom. When you call upon your Father, He answers: “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know” (Jer 33:3).

Do not be deceived by present circumstances. Hold fast to God’s everlasting promise: “Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love” (2 Jn 1:3).

When you pray, surrender to God’s will:
– Not “my will be done,” but “Your perfect will be done.”
– Not “by my plan,” but “by Your plan.”
– Not “for my circumstances,” but “for Your glory.”

Approach God’s throne with a heart of forgiveness, not vengeance. Submit to His will in humility. Above all, in prayer, enjoy what God has freely given you (1 Cor 2:12). Always remember your true identity—a child of the Most High God.

Because the Holy Spirit lives in you, nothing can destroy you (1 Cor 3:16). He will never leave you, but will lead you and give you peace (Jn 14:26-27). He will guide you into all truth (Jn 16:13), strengthen you with power from above (Ac 1:8), and work through you by answering your prayers (Jn 14:14).

You have been given authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and overcome all the power of the enemy (Lk 10:19). God even mobilizes His angelic armies to assist His children who will inherit His kingdom (Heb 1:14).

You belong to heaven. You have the right to exercise the privileges of a citizen of God’s kingdom (Php 3:20). In everything, testify to the gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations, and He will be with you always, to the very end of the age (Mt 28:16-20).

To carry out the task of proclaiming the gospel, ask for the spiritual strength, the wisdom from above, the physical strength, the financial strength, and the blessing of meetings.

Pray together with fellow believers. God’s work is revealed in amazing ways when His children devote themselves to prayer (Ac 1:14). Share testimonies of answered prayer. This strengthens and encourages others in their faith.

Proclaim the evidence of Christ living in you, demonstrated by His answers to your prayers. When you experience Christ and the power of His name, you won’t be able to keep it to yourself. As the apostles said, “We cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard” (Ac 4:20). This is true evangelism.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for giving me the name that is above every name—Jesus. This is the only name by which I must be saved. Help me experience the power of Jesus’ name in every circumstance. In His mighty name, Amen.

Jesus Healing

Hebrews 4:12. For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

The resurrected Christ, who has given us life and power, lives in us and works through the Holy Spirit even today. That is why Jesus Healing takes place when we proclaim His Life and His Power.

Jesus promised that until He returns, He would not leave us as orphans but would send the Holy Spirit to be with us forever (John 14:16). The Father, who works through the Word, the Son, who came as the Christ, and the Spirit, who lives in us, are one. The reality of the Triune God is in us.

When Peter and John realized this profound spiritual reality, they boldly spoke to the rulers, elders, and teachers of the law in Jerusalem: “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to Him? You be the judges! As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:19-20).

When the religious leaders threatened them not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus, they declared, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).

Upon their release, the church raised their voices in prayer. They did not ask for protection but prayed, “Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus” (Acts 4:29-30).

They prayed for a bold movement of Jesus Life, Jesus Power, and Jesus Healing. God answered by filling them with the Holy Spirit, enabling them to speak His Word boldly and testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power (Acts 4:31-37).

This was the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).

As promised, the Spirit of the resurrected Christ worked powerfully among the believers gathered in Mark’s upper room (Acts 2:1-13). Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, invoked the name of the resurrected Jesus: “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk” (Acts 3:6). That moment changed the destiny of the crippled man forever—from a child of the devil to a child of God. The name of Jesus was honored throughout Jerusalem.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). He continues to work, showing the evidence of His presence among us. When we believe and experience this spiritual reality, we will witness Jesus’ healing power in the lives of those we touch.

Healing comes through the Word: “When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Him, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick” (Matthew 8:16). Jesus cured those suffering spiritually through His Word. True healing must first take place in one’s spirit, and this is possible only through the power of the Word.

When a person experiences spiritual healing, God’s grace begins to work powerfully within them. Old habits and the mind of the old self will gradually fade away. This is the healing of the heart and mind that Jesus promised: “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:29-30).

Physical healing will then follow. “He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases” (Isaiah 53:4). The world desperately needs healing—freedom from the power of the devil (Acts 10:38), restoration for broken hearts and minds (Matthew 11:28), and deliverance from all kinds of diseases (Acts 8:4-8).

Today’s Word confirms that true healing comes only through complete reliance on His covenant, His Word (Hebrews 4:12). This is why a continual movement of the Word is necessary, proclaiming only Jesus Life, Jesus Power, and Jesus Healing.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for bringing healing to my spirit and soul through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Help me hold onto only Your Word, only Christ, only the Holy Spirit, only prayer, and only evangelism throughout my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jesus Power

Hebrews 2:14-15. Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— 15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.

Why must we proclaim the power of Jesus? Because only Jesus overcame the one who holds the power of death—the devil (Hebrews 2:14).

Only Jesus, the True King, can destroy the works of the devil: “The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work” (1 John 3:8). By the mighty power of God, Jesus crushed Satan’s head and was raised from the dead in victory.

For over 400 years, no one could escape Pharaoh’s power. The Israelites lived in slavery, suffering without hope. But those who placed the blood of the Passover lamb on their doorframes were spared from destruction. No plague touched them (Exodus 14:1-30). In the same way, Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed (1 Corinthians 5:7). Through the power of His blood, He obtained eternal redemption and victory for us.

Only Jesus overcame the power of sin: “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit” (1 Peter 3:18). By dying on the cross, Jesus, the True Priest, set us free from the bondage of sin that leads to death—original sin (Romans 3:23), the sins of the fathers (Exodus 20:4-5), and the actual sins we have committed. He has done this by law (Romans 8:2).

Like the father waiting for his prodigal son to return (Luke 15:11-32), God has unconditionally forgiven all our sins and remembers them no more. Because of the blood of His Son, He sees us as holy and blameless (Ephesians 1:4).

Only Jesus overcame the world: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

Knowing Jesus’ power, the early Church was more than conquerors. Whenever they proclaimed the gospel that Jesus is the Christ, His power was revealed. Peter at the temple gate (Acts 3:1-10), Philip in Samaria (Acts 8:4-8), and Paul in Ephesus (Acts 19:1-20) all demonstrated the power of Jesus at work. In Thessalonica, people called the disciples “the men who have caused trouble all over the world” (Acts 17:6). Wherever they went, they made a life-changing impact. The power of Jesus they proclaimed changed everything. The world was not worthy of them (Hebrews 11:38).

If you have received and believed in Jesus as the Christ, you possess His life and His power. The Holy Spirit dwells in you and empowers you to stand as Christ’s witness, testifying to His life and power. Many unbelievers are perishing without Jesus Life, but many believers are failing because they do not know His power.

So go and proclaim Jesus Life and Jesus Power! The resurrected Christ is with you always, to the very end of the age (Matthew 28:20).

Prayer. Father, I thank You for filling me with the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. I believe that Jesus Power has crushed the power of Satan, sin, and the world. Use my life to proclaim Jesus Life Jesus Power to all nations. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jesus Life

John 10:10. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.

Why must we proclaim Jesus Life? Because He is the only way to God. He alone was born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14), untouched by the lineage of Adam and free from the devil’s power.

This is why Satan flees when we confess that Jesus was born of the virgin. No one understands the consequences of the virgin birth better than Satan himself. The offspring of the woman—the True King—crushed his head by dying on the cross and rising from the dead (Genesis 3:15).

Throughout history, many religious leaders have emerged, but only Jesus of Nazareth proved that He was the Christ. He boldly declared:

“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).

When Peter proclaimed Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God, he courageously stood before the rulers, elders, and teachers of the law in Jerusalem and declared:

“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).

Peter was not preaching another religion—he was proclaiming life itself. Jesus came not to establish a system of beliefs but to give true life. Why proclaim only Jesus Life? Because He alone brings freedom:

*”Through Christ Jesus, the law of the Spirit of life has set you free from the law of sin and death” (Romans 8:2).*

Are you still struggling under the weight of your past? Meet the True Priest, Jesus, at Calvary. He loved you, died for you, and cut away your sinful nature. Through His suffering, He secured your freedom, fulfilling the law’s requirements. Because of Him, there is no more condemnation, guilt, or shame.

The blood of Christ changed everything. His sacrifice erased every charge against you—God remembers your sins no more. Because of the cross, you have become God’s righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21).

In Christ, you have been justified. God sees you as holy and blameless. Your old life has died with Christ, so do not rely on your own efforts or emotions. Do not allow anything to trap you—stand firm in who God says you are.

Why proclaim only Jesus Life? Because only through His name does the Holy Spirit come:

“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you” (John 14:26).

Only the Spirit gives life (John 6:63). In the Old Testament, life came through blood sacrifices—the Christ. In the New Testament, life comes through the cross—the Christ. If you believe in Jesus as the Christ, the Holy Spirit lives within you, and you belong to Him. No one can stand against you.

When you received Jesus into your heart, the Holy Spirit made His home in you (Ephesians 3:17). He will never leave you. Do not be deceived by your weaknesses, the world, or Satan. You are God’s temple, where His Spirit dwells, and nothing can destroy it.

Why proclaim only Jesus Life? Because the day is coming when all human striving will end in failure and despair. Burdens will grow too heavy to bear. That is why Jesus invites us:

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).

Jesus Life brings true hope, true strength, and true victory. The Early Church experienced this life, which is why they never stopped teaching and preaching the gospel that Jesus is the Christ (Acts 5:42).

We need this Jesus Life movement in our lives, our families, our communities, our nation, and the world. First, know that you possess this life—and this life is in the Son of God! (1 John 5:11-13). Experience life to the full! (John 10:10). And give life! (Acts 3:6).

Prayer. Father, I thank You for making me alive in Christ. Help me experience life to the fullest. Use my life to bring life to those still bound by the law of sin and death. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

What the World Needs Is the Word Movement

Acts 17:1-3. When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. 2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah,” he said.

What did Paul do in Thessalonica? The Word movement—”He reasoned with them from the Scriptures.” Where? In the synagogue. For how long? Three weeks.

This pattern applies everywhere. The only way to save a region is to send someone who possesses life and proclaims the only way to meet God.

Millions around the world are desperately waiting for the gospel. Without Christ, they wander in search of happiness, suffering spiritually, mentally, and physically. The greatest gift we can give them is the truth of the Way.

Paul recognized this urgency in Thessalonica. That’s why he went into the synagogue, seeking those whom God had appointed to spread the gospel in that region.

What kind of Word movement did Paul establish? What message did he proclaim? He explained and proved that Jesus is the Christ. Why? Because this was the only way to save Thessalonica.

Paul wasn’t merely preaching theology—he was proclaiming life itself. This is the Word movement God still desires today. Jesus remains the Christ, the answer to everything. Yet, many do not believe.

This is why churches worldwide are shrinking at an alarming rate. The gospel is fading, distorted, and watered down, and as a result, the world suffers.

But even today, the risen Christ sends the Holy Spirit to dwell with His saints and Church. When someone realizes this incredible blessing, every day becomes Easter Sunday, and every moment becomes an encounter with the living Lord. Worship is no longer confined to Sunday—it becomes a daily experience of the Triune God at work.

Churches have become powerless because they no longer resolve to know and preach nothing except Jesus Christ and Him crucified (1 Cor 2:2). Tragically, many have become institutions for socializing or business rather than places of true worship and prayer. As a result, they are devoured by the devil and run errands for him (1 Pet 5:8).

At the synagogue, Paul did not discuss politics or philosophy. He explained and proved that Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. He urged everyone to believe that Jesus is the only way to God, the only salvation from the power of Satan, and the only escape from the bondage of the world.

Jesus did not leave behind mere teachings, ideologies, or concepts—He came to be with us. Even now, He is with every saint through His Spirit. He sits at the right hand of God and works with us as we go out and preach the gospel by confirming His Word by the signs that accompany it (Mk 16:19-20).

Take hold of the Word movement God desires in your heart. Experience it where you are through the only way to God: Jesus Life. The only power over Satan: Jesus Power. The only way of healing: Jesus Healing. The true answer to prayer: Jesus Name. And the true purpose in life: Jesus Witness.

Prayer. Father, send me to the world that needs the Word movement. Help me always experience Jesus Life, Jesus Power, Jesus Healing, Jesus Name, and Jesus Witness. In Jesus name, Amen.

What Happens When Receiving and Believing Jesus as the Christ?

1 John 3:2. Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

The moment you received and believed in Jesus as the Christ, you were given the right to become a child of God (John 1:12).

Your identity changed from a child of the devil to a child of God (1 John 3:2). This transformation was not due to any human desire or effort, nor was it something you earned. You were born of God Himself (John 1:13).

God chose you before the creation of the world—before you did anything right or wrong! (Ephesians 1:4). Even before Adam and Eve broke the covenant with God and fell under the curse of Satan, sin, and hell, He had already planned your redemption.

God has known you from eternity past. He called your name while you were still in your mother’s womb (Isaiah 49:1).

Do not worry about anything! The Holy Spirit dwells within you (1 Corinthians 3:16), securing your position in Christ.

The eternal light of God has also been restored in you (Genesis 1:3, John 1:9). No more chaos, emptiness, or darkness in your life (Genesis 1:2).

You are now a child of light (John 12:36). God made you the light of the world (Matthew 5:14) so that you may live as a child of light (Ephesians 5:8).

Through Christ, you have been set free from the law of sin and death by the law of the Spirit of life (Romans 8:2). You no longer have to live in fear under the old law.

God has given you a spirit not of fear, but of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). Do not rely on your emotions, but stand firm on the everlasting promises of God’s Word.

You also have the right to receive answers to your prayers. The name of Jesus guarantees it. He said, “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete” (John 16:24).

God answers your prayers simply because you are His child. Like a loving father, He bends down to listen when you call upon Him (Psalm 116:2).

Now, you are no longer bound by Satan, sin, or hell. Eternal life is yours—no more condemnation. You have crossed over from death to life (John 5:24).

A permanent change took place in you when you believed in the One who died for you on the cross and rose from the dead. Through His one sacrifice, Christ has made you perfect forever (Hebrews 10:14).

You were once a child of the devil (John 8:44), and you lived under his power (Acts 10:38). But now, he has become your enemy (1 Peter 5:8).

The devil attacks you with flaming arrows, and his favorite weapon is causing you to doubt God’s Word.

Therefore, put on the full armor of God to stand firm in your spiritual battle against him. Above all, pray continuously in the Spirit, seeking strength from above (Ephesians 6:10-20).

Use your God-given authority to bind “the strong man” (Luke 10:19, Matthew 12:28-29). Do not be afraid, for no one can snatch you out of your Father’s hand (John 10:28-29).

Move God’s army of angels through prayer (2 Kings 6:17, Hebrews 1:14), and claim the victory already won by Jesus, your True King.

Since the day you believed in Jesus, “the Anointed One,” you have received an anointing from the Holy One and know the truth (1 John 2:20).

Just as Jesus was anointed as the True King, you have received the anointing of a spiritual king. Just as Jesus was anointed as the True Priest, you have the anointing of a spiritual priest. Just as Jesus was anointed as the True Prophet, you have the anointing of a spiritual prophet. You are part of the royal priesthood, called to declare the goodness of God (1 Peter 2:9).

With the anointing of a spiritual king, demolish the strongholds of Satan and set the captives free, in the name of Jesus, your True King.

With the anointing of a priest, break the forces of disaster and calamity that have come upon people through sin, in the name of Jesus, your True Priest.

With the anointing of a prophet, proclaim the goodness of God to those trapped in darkness and bring them into His marvelous light, in the name of Jesus, your True Prophet.

Prayer. Father, through the faith You have given me, I believe that Jesus is the Christ. By believing, I have life in His name. Help me to fully enjoy every spiritual blessing You have given me and to proclaim the only true gospel to all nations. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

How Do You Receive Salvation?

Romans 10:9-10. If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

Why did God give us the promise of salvation? From the very beginning, people turned away from God and became lost, unable to return to Him on their own (Gen 3:1-6).

As a result, spiritual death came to all (Eph 2:1). The Spirit of God was no longer with them, and instead, Satan’s spirit took control. Since then, humanity has been trapped under the curse of sin and condemned to eternal separation from God (Eph 2:2-3).

Yet, people instinctively seek salvation. Unlike other creatures, only mankind was created as a spiritual being (Gen 2:7). Deep in our hearts, we long for God (Ecc 3:11).

Some believe they can reach God by being sincere and morally upright. Others turn to religious rituals, hoping their devotion will lead them to Him. They diligently follow rules, thinking that will bring salvation (Mt 12:43-45).

However, people cannot meet God because they fail to understand humanity’s fundamental problems: Satan, sin, and hell. If the problem is not understood, the solution cannot be found. A spiritually dead person’s efforts are futile, just as a lifeless body cannot move. Even noble or righteous deeds cannot earn salvation because nothing on earth is good enough to bridge the gap between hell and heaven.

This is why God opened the way of salvation through His Son. If a person receives and believes in Jesus as the Christ, God grants them the right to become His child (Jn 1:12). Receiving Christ means believing in Him, but how?

By declaring with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead (Rom 10:9). By confessing, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Mt 16:16). By acknowledging Jesus as the True King who destroyed the devil’s work, the True Priest who broke the curse of sin, and the True Prophet who opened the way from hell to heaven.

Publicly acknowledging Jesus as the Christ is essential. Jesus said, “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven” (Mt 10:32-33). He also said, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me” (Rev 3:20).

When you receive Jesus as Lord and Christ, a new life with Him begins. Permanent changes take place at that moment: from being a child of the devil to a child of God, from worshiping idols to worshiping the living God, from chaos to rest, from brokenness to restoration, from hell to heaven, and from generational curses to generational blessings. Ultimately, you are set free from the law of sin and death!

Prayer. Father, I thank You for the way of salvation You opened through Your Son, Jesus Christ. I now enthrone Jesus as my True King, my True Priest, and my True Prophet. Govern my life through Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

When Is the Time for Salvation?

2 Corinthians 6:2. For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.”I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.

Nothing is more urgent than meeting God and receiving His salvation. Without Him, a person remains separated, living as a child of the devil (Jn 8:44), trapped in idolatry (Ex 20:4-5), burdened by mental (Mt 11:28) and physical suffering (Ac 8:4-8), and ultimately condemned to eternal separation in hell (Lk 16:19-31). Even worse, they leave behind generational curses that affect those who come after them (Mt 27:25).

True happiness cannot be found in this world. Any joy it offers is fleeting, superficial, and often leads to even greater sorrow. Life itself is brief—like a breath, a passing shadow (Ps 144:4). We may live 70 or 80 years if we are strong, but most of those years are filled with toil and hardship. Then, suddenly, life is over, and we are gone (Ps 90:10). Understanding this, Solomon urged people to remember their Creator while they were still young, before the hardships of life made them regret wasted years (Ecc 12:1).

Through Christ, God completed the work of salvation. Like a man who prepared a great banquet and invited many guests, God has extended an invitation to the world—an invitation to receive His free gift of salvation. Yet, people are often too busy to recognize its urgency. They make excuses, saying they have fields to tend, businesses to run, or personal matters to take care of, just as Jesus described in His parable: “I have just bought a field; I must go see it. Please excuse me.” Another said, “I have just bought five pairs of oxen; I must go try them out.” Yet another said, “I just got married; I cannot come” (Lk 14:15-24).

Blinded by “the angel of light,” people do not realize they are living under the curse of sin, Satan, and hell. They boast about their plans without knowing what tomorrow will bring (Prov 27:1). Many live like the rich man who dressed in the finest clothes and indulged in luxury daily. Consumed by the world, he ignored eternal matters—his spirit, life after death, and the reality of hell. He was unprepared for what truly mattered. Eventually, he died and found himself in torment (Lk 16:19-31).

Throughout life, people fail to fear God, the One who has the power to judge both body and soul (Mt 10:28). Tragically, many miss their opportunity to meet Him. Just as in the days of Noah, God is patiently waiting for people to enter the ark—the only way of salvation, which is Christ.

Jesus Himself declared, “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life” (Jn 5:24). Do not delay. Now is the time of God’s favor—today is the day of salvation! Come to Christ, who loves you and gave His life for you.

Prayer. Father, I thank You for Your grace and salvation through Christ. Holding on to Your eternal promise, I declare that I have eternal life and will not be condemned but have crossed over from death to life. Help me, like Noah, to build the ark so that others may escape the coming judgment. In Jesus’ name, Amen.