Who Holds Your Light?

 Who Holds Your Light? 

"As long as I am the one holding the light, it will not go off." 

Have you ever experienced walking with an unstable light source? 

Are you walking in a tunnel, expecting an end, but it seems far. The Lights in the tunnels seem darkened because the light source is unknown, so there is no way to turn them on or off.

Due to instability in Nigeria, we often rely on alternative power sources. But what if these alternatives fail? 

Despite human advancements, people can't be trusted 100%. However, God's Word is a sure word of prophecy - it will come to pass.

As long as God has given us His Word, He will ensure its fulfillment. Today, God says, "As long as I am holding the light, it won't go off." This is the living Word of God, not mere encouragement or motivation. When we make God our source, He provides unwavering support - a light that won't fade.

The enemy may employ strategies, but God holds the light to victory. The question is, who holds your light? Is it left to chance? Have you made Christ the lamp holder in your marriage, career, business, health, finance, and family?

I thought of why I should need a stable source of light in 2025, and it made me think of the plenty of discomfort we try to manage when there is a power out. 

And God's word goes on to state this in

 1 John 5:19: And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

"Because the whole world lieth in wickedness" and so we need a bright light to illuminate our every path, the Lord has promised us his light in John 8:12 (NIV)"Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life." Certainly, as light as we let God lamp our paths we will know no darkness.

As long as Christ isn't your lamp holder, your light may go out. God says, "As long as I am holding the light, it will not go off." 

Stay Revived!

By Guest writer.

The Power of Redemption: God's "Redo" Button

The Power of Redemption: God's "Redo" Button

My sister asked me to type a document for her. After completing it, I handed her the system to review the file. Unintentionally, she deleted the document. Panicked, she exclaimed, "Oh no, I've cleared the message!" She quickly clicked the "redo" button, restoring the deleted file.

This experience made me ponder: if humans can create a "redo" button to recover lost documents, how much more can our Creator, the God of heaven and earth, redeem and restore us? God doesn't just have a "redo" button; He offers a transformative power that can change our lives.

Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to "come boldly to the throne of our gracious God." When we approach Him with faith, He provides a new beginning, a "reset" button that erases our past mistakes and wrongs. Unlike the "redo" button on a computer, God's redemption doesn't just restore what's been lost; it gives us a new life, free from the burdens of our past.

Whenever I held a discussion with my sister on this topic, she would sometimes say if someone were to be a murderer and walk to God, God could give the individual a new chapter, a new beginning, and the reset button is activated at that moment. 

God gives man the privilege of charting a new course and beginning a new chapter. 

2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" When we come to God, an exchange occurs: Christ takes our old, sinful nature, and we receive a new life in Him.

I love the promise of newness that God offers. He takes our worn-out, tattered lives and gives us a fresh start. Every day, He offers us a new beginning, a chance to start anew.

Will you accept God's offer today? 

Welcome to the season of "the new".

Stay Revived!

By Guest writer.

Service: Growing in Favor with God and Mankind in the New Year.

 

Service: Growing in Favor with God and Mankind in the New Year

In this new year, one key to being glorified and settled is service. As children of God, His plan for us is to grow just as Jesus did. 

In Luke 2:52 (NIV), we read: "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." God's will for us is to grow in both wisdom and stature. To experience favor, we must render good service to God and humanity. While God is the ultimate blesser, He often blesses us through others. As His children, we are called to excel, as our excellent God demands excellent service from us. Our service to God and mankind is an essential aspect of our growth and glorification in this new year.

Service to God

Service to God involves using our time, talents, skills, body, resources, and lives to honor and worship Him. It is a way of showing the Lord that we love and fear Him. Service done with genuine intent (out of rhema) brings good results, while service done for show (eye service) does not.

Service to God includes:

1. Worship: Giving praise, reverence, and adoration to God through prayer, songs, and acts of devotion.
2. Obedience: Following God's instructions consistently and seeking to live according to His will.
3. Spiritual growth: Building an intimate relationship with God, recognizing that our lives are His, and seeking His purpose and will through prayer.
4. Serving in God's household: Using our skills, resources, and bodies in various ministries, including financial support for kingdom advancement.

Service to Mankind

Service to mankind is our way of reflecting God's love through our lifestyle. We were not created for ourselves, but to be a blessing to others. To truly serve mankind, we must love intentionally—not out of compulsion—and seek ways to make a difference in the lives of those around us, one person at a time.

Our service to mankind can take many forms, such as:

• Help: Providing assistance to those in need.
• Compassion: Showing empathy for others, especially in times of difficulty.
• Evangelism: Sharing the gospel of Christ with others.
• Justice and fairness: Advocating for those who are oppressed or marginalized.

Service requires an excellent mindset, as there will be times when we may feel unappreciated or discouraged. However, the ultimate goal is to win the earth for Christ through our service.

Excellence in Service

In serving God, only the best is expected of us. Those with a spirit of excellence provide the best service to Him. Serving God involves paying attention to details, being conscious of His instructions, and obeying promptly. Service to God is not mere religion; it requires eagerness to learn and grow in knowledge of Him.

When it is within our power, we should also consider joining a service unit in our local church so that the Lord will bless and increase His children.

Do have a lovely year.

Stay revived!

Insisting for What You Desire: A New Year's Reflection

Insisting for What You Desire: A New Year's Reflection

It's the second day of the year, and I want to remind us of the power of insistence. I recall the last day of the previous year when I wrote down everything I no longer wanted to see in the new year. One scripture that came to mind was Nahum 1:9, which says, "What do you imagine against the Lord? He will make an utter end; affliction shall not rise up the second time."

For every setback we faced last year, the Lord declares, "No more!" The struggles will not resurface, just as we wrote in our list. I remember quickly skimming and scanning the list before I tossed it into the bonfire—symbolizing the end of the old and the beginning of something new.

As we continue this year, we must hold on to our faith and insist on the desires we’ve placed before the Lord. When God said, "Put me in remembrance," He called us to contend for what we want. We are to ask God to bring forth everything He has promised, trusting that He will help us triumph over life's challenges.

2024 might have thrown its blows but God wants to walk in the fullness of his person. There are so many personalities of God, and these realities cannot be unveiled until we insist on seeing God reveal himself.

This year let's remain persistent in prayer. Keep asking for what you desire, because when we rise up in prayer and insist on change, that’s when revival begins.

As we press forward in prayer, may our desires be granted according to God's will, in Jesus' name. Amen.

Stay revived and keep insisting!