I trust that you are making time to read your Bible daily.
The more you read your Bible, the more characteristics of God you will develop.
We have been called out of darkness into His marvelous light so that our lifestyles will display God’s excellence- His virtues and perfections (Read 1 Peter 2:9-10)
Hence, Jesus Christ stated that we are the light of the world and a city that is set on a hill (Matthew 5: 14-16).
Every verse of Proverbs chapter 16 blessed me so much. It was a struggle to choose which verse to share with you today until I heard clearly in my spirit, verse 17.
“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul” Proverbs 16:17 KJV
Soul Searchlight:
What ways are you taking- the back-roads or highways.
If you do road trips as much as we do, you will understand that back roads are narrower and full of dangerous bends and more accident prone that highways.
If as a Christian, you have been taking back-roads in life, you have opened yourself up for demonization. Because you would not have been navigating life in an upright manner.
As light, we are that city that is set on a hill that is visible to everyone. We have a cloud of witnesses observing our every move.
We cannot afford to be ‘bent’ or unrighteous. Our character must be above board
As salt, we must add value to lives, and not be like the Pharisees who were stiff-necked religious bigots.
As religious as they were, they missed the message of salvation.
Search your heart very well and talk to God about your shortcomings .
We have been called to a higher life of love, righteousness, graciousness, excellence, etc.
If you think that you are standing strong, be careful not to fall (1 Corinthians 10:12).
God says in Isaiah 66:2 ,”…to this man will I look…that is of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word”
Today’s word ministered to my Soul greatly.
Let us Pray
#SpiritualWarfarePrayers:
Make this prayer your own (customize it)
Father God, thank you for the various lessons in today’s Bible Reading.
I acknowledge that I took backroads at times, but for your grace, it would have been disastrous for me.
I receive forgiveness for the sin of not shining forth as light to display your excellence and perfection.
I admit that I have not represented you well.
Thank you for forgiveness of sins and cleansing from all unrighteousness.
I come against all the forces of evils that took advantage of my unrighteousness to influence adversities, delays, and disfavor against me.
I command all those evil spirits with their relatives, to get out of my realm and go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ.
I affirm that no one can bring anything to my charge, for the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death, and I am justified by my faith in Christ Jesus.
All delays, bans, or embargoes over my progress, prosperity, healings, divine health, and whatever else was tampered with, are hereby released.
Thank you Father God, that my testimony shall be complete and those who awaited my downfall, will now join me in thanksgiving, in the Mighty name of Jesus Christ.
Tomorrow we are unto Proverbs 17. Read, meditate and pray about it. God bless you.
Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior, December 16, 2024
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