Misinterpretation of The Word

It is very important to always know what exactly God's word is saying concerning anything. Taking a cue from the Berean Christians, Acts 17:10-11, they always went back to the scriptures to ascertain whatever is preached from whatever source.

This point can just never be overemphasized as many are led astray as a result of wrong doctrine with no biblical base. There are even times when these doctrines come with scriptural reference but there is nothing like knowing God for yourself.

As Christians, we are not void of the Holy Spirit. The Bible even tells us that God does not give out His Spirit in measures but abundantly.

The Word is misinterpreted when people try to use their intellect to understand it. The Bible even tells us in Proverbs 3:5 not to lean on our understanding. Jesus even stated in John 3:6 that that which is born of the spirit is spirit and that which is born of the flesh is flesh. Learn to listen to the Holy Spirit and you will not be a victim of the misconstrued Word.  

Buildng and Sustaining A Relationship With God

Very few people, I mean Christians realize that God is in love with them. It seems kind of weird to say that and harder to accept because it sounds a lot more personal.

Words like fellowship have taken on a religious connotation and we forget the intention is to build a relationship. God wants us to go deeper in Him. This statement is also misunderstood as people just think of laying their hands on God's power.

Ever wonder why Jesus made Himself known to His disciples before talking about power talk less of giving it to them? This is not to say that attaining God's power is wrong. If it was, Jesus would not have asked His disciples to wait for it.

The rich, famous and beautiful often talk of having real friends that will be with them not just because of what they have but who they are. God has power but He is not power.

Building and sustaining a relationship with God is not really hard. It depends on what you are looking for; power, things or Him.

He loves you. Never forget that. Before ever you thought of Him, He had you engraved on His palms with your walls ever before Him. The only reason why you love Him is He loved you first.

Know that you're not alone and more than you want this, He does.

How Big Is Your God

It's a pity that Christians are more aware of the devil and the hierarchies in the kingdom of hell than they are of God. They know the powerful demons and know of all the different demonic activities and even get so scared.

It's meant to be the other way round. The Bible talks about those that name the name of the Lord, telling us that even demons do and tremble. That is how it is meant to be.

This is not to say we should be ignorant of the adversary but that we should not be ignorant of God and His power.

Once, I was telling someone about my interest in a particular post that had to deal with the spiritual lives of people and the person began to tell me of so many demonic activities associated with the post. As she talked, fear began to creep into me.

I stopped her immediately and began to tell her about how big my God is. T continued until the atmosphere changed. As I went on, I could feel the presence of God come on me so strongly. It was awesome.

While you are not ignorant of the devil, be conscious of the power and presence of God. Understand that they may have their authorities but their authorities are not yours. All of that changed when God delivered us from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of His dear son, Colossians 1:13.

Realize who you are, who God made you to be and who He is and walk in this light. Remain strong and informed.