Connect City Church - God's Word

We as Christians have a personal encounter with God and we are reminded once again of that encounter and be excited of the things of God and be willing to partner with Him for the advancement of His kingdom here on earth regardless of our age, status and personal circumstances. The best is yet to come when we consider the things that matter most to God and making it our own goal for His glory. Let us consider and ask ourselves these five questions as shared by Ps Tess on her preaching 1. Do I live to please God? 2. Am I following my divine calling? 3. Do I enjoy the journey with God? 4. Am I focusing on the destination the Lord has for me? 5. Am I determined to run and finish the race set by God for me? We are all called and our purpose is to give glory to God.

A Christian is a person that bears the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, one who receives and believes in the finished work of Christ on the cross of Calvary. “‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. (Luke 15:31) Ps Kevin Forlong put a full imagery of who and what we are in Christ when we receive Him as our personal Lord and Saviour ... we are sons and daughters of God the Father through His Son Jesus. In Christ, we have full access to God’s provision, assured of our inheritance and certain of our future. In the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), he shared to us how we should function in relationship with the Father. Are we saved as a servant or are we saved as a son? Kingdom living is not about achieving but it is about receiving. We must learn and be assertive of who we are in Christ for our identity is no longer by our performance but by relationship. “He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will” (Ephesians 1:5).

Ephesians 6:10-11, NIV "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." Many of us are robbed of our God-given destiny by the negativity in this world. Jesus prayed that we be protected from the evil one (John 17:15). Jesus has also given us the authority and power to defeat the enemy and be overcomers. The armour of God will protect us from the power of darkness. I know who I am in Christ Jesus. I am more than a conqueror in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:37) Jesus is the Light of the World. We are the sons of the Light. It is our choice to come over to the Light or live in the prison of darkness. "But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day." (Proverbs 4:18, Amplified). Thank you Ps David Reid for preaching powerfully the Word of God.