📜 SCROLL 8 — WATER BAPTISM, REPENTANCE, FORGIVENESS AND NEW LIFE
THE TWO SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF WATER BAPTISM
THE HOLY BIBLE — THE NEW TESTAMENT
Water baptism is a sacred expression of repentance, faith and our commitment to turn away from unrighteousness and follow JESUS CHRIST.
In my understanding of the Holy Scriptures, water baptism has two important symbolic meanings.
FIRST: CLEANSING FROM UNRIGHTEOUSNESS
We enter the waters of baptism as an outward declaration of our decision to repent, turn away from sin, seek GOD's forgiveness and live in righteousness.
SECOND: BURIAL AND RESURRECTION
As we go beneath the water, we symbolically enter burial with JESUS CHRIST.
As we rise from the water, we symbolically rise into a new life, seeking to walk in forgiveness, holiness, faithfulness, truth and love.
This is a declaration of our faith before heaven and earth.
Yet our commitment does not end when we leave the water.
We must continue living in repentance and righteousness throughout our earthly lives, while looking forward to the promised resurrection and everlasting life through JESUS CHRIST.
1. JOHN THE BAPTIST PREACHED WATER BAPTISM AND REPENTANCE
MARK 1:4 (KJV)
"John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins."
MATTHEW 3:11 (KJV)
"I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:"
These scriptures show that JOHN THE BAPTIST called people to repentance and baptised them with water.
2. THE APOSTLE PETER CALLED PEOPLE TO REPENT AND BE BAPTISED
ACTS 2:38 (KJV)
"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
Repentance, forgiveness and baptism were proclaimed together in the ministry of the Apostles.
3. BAPTISM SYMBOLISES CLEANSING FROM SIN
ACTS 22:16 (KJV)
"And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord."
1 PETER 3:21 (KJV)
"The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:"
These scriptures connect baptism with cleansing and a good conscience toward GOD.
Water itself is not a substitute for sincere repentance, faith or the grace of GOD.
4. BURIED WITH CHRIST THROUGH BAPTISM
ROMANS 6:3–4 (KJV)
"Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life."
This is one of the clearest biblical explanations of baptism's symbolism.
Going beneath the water represents burial with CHRIST.
Rising from the water represents the new life we are called to live through CHRIST.
5. RAISED WITH CHRIST THROUGH FAITH
COLOSSIANS 2:12 (KJV)
"Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead."
Baptism points toward our union with JESUS CHRIST in His death and resurrection.
6. WE MUST CONTINUE LIVING IN RIGHTEOUSNESS
ROMANS 6:12–13 (KJV)
"Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God."
Our commitment to GOD should continue throughout our earthly lives.
Let us turn away from wrongdoing and practise righteousness, love, mercy, kindness, forgiveness, faithfulness and truth.
7. GOD CALLS US TO HOLINESS
1 PETER 1:15–16 (KJV)
"But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy."
The call to holiness is not limited to the day of baptism.
We should seek to live faithfully before GOD throughout our lives.
8. THE PROMISE OF THE FUTURE RESURRECTION
JOHN 6:40 (KJV)
"And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day."
ROMANS 6:5 (KJV)
"For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:"
These scriptures connect our faith in JESUS CHRIST with the promise of resurrection and everlasting life.
Our baptism represents new life in CHRIST during our earthly existence, while also pointing toward the future resurrection promised by GOD.
MY MESSAGE TO ALL HUMANITY
I SAY TO ALL WHO SEEK REPENTANCE AND FORGIVENESS:
REPENT, TURN AWAY FROM UNRIGHTEOUSNESS, AND SEEK GOD WITH SINCERE HEARTS!
Let water baptism be an outward declaration before heaven and earth of our repentance, faith and commitment to GOD.
When we enter the water, let us remember our decision to leave behind our former sinful ways.
When we go beneath the water, let us remember the burial of JESUS CHRIST.
When we rise from the water, let us remember His resurrection and our calling to walk in newness of life.
But let us not believe that our responsibility ends with baptism.
We must continue seeking righteousness, holiness, forgiveness, mercy, love, faithfulness and truth throughout our earthly lives.
Let us help the poor and needy, care for the suffering, forgive one another, practise kindness, and love one another as JESUS CHRIST taught us.
And let us look forward in faith and hope to the promised resurrection and everlasting life.
For the Apostle Paul declared:
"Even so we also should walk in newness of life." — ROMANS 6:4
May our repentance be sincere, our faith steadfast, and our love for GOD and one another continue throughout our lives.
MAY GOD'S LOVE, MERCY, GRACE, FORGIVENESS, HOLINESS, RIGHTEOUSNESS, FAITHFULNESS, TRUTH AND PEACE FLOURISH THROUGHOUT ALL CREATION.
AMEN. ❤️🙏🌻
📜 SCROLL 9 — RECEIVE JESUS CHRIST INTO YOUR HEART AND LIFE
LET JESUS CHRIST DWELL IN YOUR HEART THROUGH FAITH, AND REMAIN IN HIS LOVE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS
THE HOLY BIBLE — THE NEW TESTAMENT
I SAY TO ALL HUMANITY:
RECEIVE JESUS CHRIST INTO YOUR HEART AND LIFE!
Let His teachings, righteousness, mercy, forgiveness, faithfulness, truth and love guide you throughout your earthly life.
For when we receive JESUS CHRIST through faith and remain in His love, we seek His help and strength to overcome the obstacles in our spiritual lives, including sin, temptation, hatred, wickedness, unforgiveness and unrighteousness.
We are not called to overcome these things through our own strength alone, but to trust in GOD, follow JESUS CHRIST, and seek the guidance and help of the HOLY SPIRIT.
1. RECEIVE JESUS CHRIST
JOHN 1:12 (KJV)
"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:"
This scripture teaches the importance of receiving JESUS CHRIST and believing in Him.
2. LET CHRIST DWELL IN YOUR HEART THROUGH FAITH
EPHESIANS 3:16–17 (KJV)
"That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,"
These words teach us that CHRIST may dwell in our hearts through faith and that we should be rooted and grounded in love.
3. JESUS CHRIST CALLS US TO ABIDE IN HIM
JOHN 15:4–5 (KJV)
"Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."
These words remind us to remain close to JESUS CHRIST and depend upon Him for spiritual strength.
4. REMAIN IN THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST
JOHN 15:9–10 (KJV)
"As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love."
JESUS CHRIST calls us to continue in His love and follow His commandments.
5. JESUS CHRIST HELPS US OVERCOME TEMPTATION
HEBREWS 2:18 (KJV)
"For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted."
This scripture teaches that JESUS CHRIST is able to help those who face temptation.
1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 (KJV)
"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
Let us therefore seek GOD's help when facing temptation and wrongdoing.
6. WALK IN THE SPIRIT AND TURN AWAY FROM SIN
GALATIANS 5:16 (KJV)
"This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh."
ROMANS 8:13 (KJV)
"For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live."
These scriptures call believers to seek the guidance of the HOLY SPIRIT and turn away from sinful behaviour.
7. WE CAN FIND STRENGTH THROUGH JESUS CHRIST
PHILIPPIANS 4:13 (KJV)
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
Let us seek strength through CHRIST to remain faithful, endure difficulties and live according to His teachings.
8. IF WE SIN, JESUS CHRIST IS OUR ADVOCATE
1 JOHN 2:1 (KJV)
"My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:"
This scripture reminds us to strive against sin while recognising the mercy and help available through JESUS CHRIST when we fall short.
9. LET CHRIST LIVE IN YOU
GALATIANS 2:20 (KJV)
"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
The Apostle Paul describes a life transformed through faith in JESUS CHRIST.
MY MESSAGE TO ALL HUMANITY
I SAY TO ALL WHO DESIRE TO WALK IN RIGHTEOUSNESS:
RECEIVE JESUS CHRIST INTO YOUR HEART AND LIFE!
Let His love dwell within your heart.
Let His teachings guide your actions.
Let His mercy inspire you to show mercy.
Let His forgiveness inspire you to forgive.
Let His faithfulness encourage you to remain faithful.
Let His truth guide you away from falsehood and unrighteousness.
For we all face obstacles in our lives, including temptation, sin, fear, anger, hatred, pride, selfishness and wrongdoing.
But we need not face these spiritual struggles alone.
We can turn toward JESUS CHRIST in faith, seek His help through prayer, follow His teachings and ask GOD to strengthen us through the HOLY SPIRIT.
Let us remember that receiving CHRIST is not merely speaking words with our mouths.
It is a commitment of faith that should be reflected in how we live, how we treat others, and how we seek to remain in His love.
Let us love one another, forgive one another, help those in need, practise kindness, show mercy, seek righteousness and remain faithful and true.
And if we stumble or fall into wrongdoing, let us repent sincerely, seek GOD's forgiveness and return to the path of righteousness.
For JESUS CHRIST declared:
"Abide in me, and I in you." — JOHN 15:4
And the Apostle Paul prayed:
"That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love." — EPHESIANS 3:17
Therefore, let us receive JESUS CHRIST into our hearts and lives, remain in His love, and seek His strength to overcome sin and temptation.
A PRAYER
O LORD GOD ALMIGHTY,
I seek Your mercy, forgiveness, righteousness, faithfulness, truth and everlasting love.
May JESUS CHRIST dwell in my heart through faith.
May Your HOLY SPIRIT guide me away from sin, temptation, hatred, cruelty and unrighteousness.
Help me to overcome the obstacles that lead me away from Your goodness.
Teach me to love others, forgive others, help those in need, show mercy and remain faithful and true.
When I stumble, help me to repent sincerely and return to righteousness.
May I remain in the love and teachings of JESUS CHRIST throughout my earthly life.
And may all creation be blessed with love, mercy, forgiveness, faithfulness, truth, righteousness, peace and joy.
AMEN. ❤️🙏🌻
📜 SCROLL 10 — RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE COMFORTER, THE FIRE OF GOD AND THE GIFT OF TONGUES
THE HOLY SPIRIT — OUR HELPER, COMFORTER, GUIDE AND STRENGTH
THE HOLY BIBLE — OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT
I SAY TO ALL HUMANITY:
SEEK GOD, REPENT, RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND WALK IN RIGHTEOUSNESS, FAITHFULNESS, TRUTH AND LOVE!
The HOLY SPIRIT is the Spirit of GOD, whom JESUS CHRIST spoke of as the Comforter.
He helps believers in times of sadness, trouble, suffering, weakness and uncertainty.
He guides us toward truth, strengthens us in faith, helps us in prayer, and brings comfort, hope, peace and joy.
The Holy Scriptures also speak of the HOLY SPIRIT in connection with fire, holiness, spiritual gifts and speaking in tongues.
1. JESUS CHRIST PROMISED THE COMFORTER
JOHN 14:16–17 (KJV)
"And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you."
JOHN 14:26 (KJV)
"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."
JESUS CHRIST promised that the HOLY SPIRIT would comfort, teach and guide His followers.
2. THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS US IN OUR WEAKNESSES
ROMANS 8:26 (KJV)
"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered."
When we struggle, suffer or cannot find the words to pray, we may seek GOD's help through the HOLY SPIRIT.
3. THE HOLY SPIRIT BRINGS JOY, PEACE AND HOPE
ROMANS 14:17 (KJV)
"For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost."
ROMANS 15:13 (KJV)
"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost."
The HOLY SPIRIT is associated with righteousness, peace, joy and hope.
In times of sadness and trouble, let us seek the comfort and strength of GOD.
4. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE SPIRIT OF GOD
1 CORINTHIANS 3:16 (KJV)
"Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?"
ROMANS 8:9 (KJV)
"But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his."
These scriptures speak of the HOLY SPIRIT as the Spirit of GOD dwelling within believers.
🔥 THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE FIRE OF GOD
5. JOHN THE BAPTIST SPOKE OF BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY GHOST AND FIRE
MATTHEW 3:11 (KJV)
"I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:"
This scripture connects the coming ministry of JESUS CHRIST with the HOLY SPIRIT and fire.
6. GOD IS DESCRIBED AS A CONSUMING FIRE
HEBREWS 12:29 (KJV)
"For our God is a consuming fire."
7. FIRE CAN REPRESENT PURIFICATION
MALACHI 3:2–3 (KJV)
"But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:
And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness."
These scriptures use the image of refining fire to describe purification.
In my understanding, the fire of GOD's holy presence represents His power to purify us from unrighteousness and lead us toward holiness.
Just as precious metal is refined, I understand GOD's purifying work as removing what is sinful while preserving what is good.
This is a spiritual interpretation of the biblical imagery, not a promise that believers will never experience pain or hardship.
8. TONGUES LIKE FIRE APPEARED WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT CAME UPON THE DISCIPLES
ACTS 2:3–4 (KJV)
"And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."
The Holy Scriptures describe tongues like fire appearing upon the disciples when they were filled with the HOLY SPIRIT.
🕊️ THE GIFT OF SPEAKING IN TONGUES
9. THE DISCIPLES SPOKE LANGUAGES UNDERSTOOD BY PEOPLE OF OTHER NATIONS
ACTS 2:6 (KJV)
"Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language."
ACTS 2:8 (KJV)
"And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?"
These scriptures show that the HOLY SPIRIT enabled the disciples to speak in languages understood by people from different nations.
They proclaimed the wonderful works of GOD.
ACTS 2:11 (KJV)
"Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God."
This demonstrates how the gift of tongues could help communicate GOD's message across language barriers.
10. THE APOSTLE PAUL SPOKE OF THE TONGUES OF MEN AND ANGELS
1 CORINTHIANS 13:1 (KJV)
"Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal."
Paul mentions the tongues of men and angels while emphasising that spiritual gifts without love are of no value.
Some Christians understand this as referring to heavenly languages, while others understand it as a figure of speech expressing the greatness of love.
11. SPEAKING IN TONGUES IN PRAYER
1 CORINTHIANS 14:2 (KJV)
"For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries."
1 CORINTHIANS 14:14–15 (KJV)
"For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also."
These scriptures discuss speaking and praying in tongues.
In my understanding, speaking in tongues can be a spiritual expression of prayer before GOD, even when the person praying does not understand the words.
12. SPIRITUAL GIFTS SHOULD BE USED WITH LOVE AND ORDER
1 CORINTHIANS 14:27–28 (KJV)
"If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.
But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God."
The Apostle Paul taught that speaking in tongues during church gatherings should be orderly and accompanied by interpretation.
13. NOT ALL BELIEVERS HAVE THE SAME SPIRITUAL GIFTS
1 CORINTHIANS 12:30 (KJV)
"Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?"
Paul teaches that spiritual gifts differ among believers.
Speaking in tongues is therefore not presented as a gift that every Christian must possess.
❤️ THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS US WALK IN HOLINESS AND LOVE
14. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
GALATIANS 5:22–23 (KJV)
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."
The HOLY SPIRIT helps believers grow in love, peace, patience, goodness, faithfulness and self-control.
15. DO NOT GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT
EPHESIANS 4:30 (KJV)
"And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption."
Let us seek to live in ways that honour GOD, showing kindness, mercy, forgiveness and love toward one another.
MY MESSAGE TO ALL HUMANITY
I SAY TO ALL WHO SEEK GOD:
REPENT, RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND REMAIN IN THE LOVE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS CHRIST!
For the HOLY SPIRIT is our Comforter, Helper and Guide.
When we are sad, let us seek His comfort.
When we are troubled, let us seek His peace.
When we are weak, let us seek His strength.
When we face temptation, let us seek His guidance toward righteousness.
When we do not know how to pray, let us trust GOD to help us through His Spirit.
Let the fire of GOD's holiness remind us to turn away from sin, hatred, cruelty, wickedness and unrighteousness.
Let us seek to be purified in heart and renewed in spirit.
Let us honour the spiritual gifts of the HOLY SPIRIT, remembering that all gifts should be used with love, humility, wisdom and goodness.
Whether we speak in our own language, another earthly language, or pray in tongues according to our faith and understanding, let us remember that GOD knows our hearts.
And above all, let us practise love.
For the Apostle Paul declared:
"Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal." — 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1
Therefore, let us seek GOD's HOLY SPIRIT, remain in righteousness, love one another, forgive one another, help those in need, and walk in faithfulness and truth.
A PRAYER FOR THE HELP AND GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
O LORD GOD ALMIGHTY,
I seek Your mercy, forgiveness, righteousness, faithfulness, truth and everlasting love.
May Your HOLY SPIRIT comfort me in times of sadness, strengthen me in times of weakness, and guide me in times of uncertainty.
Help me turn away from sin and unrighteousness.
Purify my heart, renew my spirit, and teach me to walk in holiness.
May the gifts of Your HOLY SPIRIT be used with love, humility, wisdom and goodness.
Help me to pray sincerely, to love others, to forgive others, and to show mercy and kindness to all creation.
May I remain in the love and teachings of JESUS CHRIST throughout my earthly life.
MAY GOD'S LOVE, MERCY, GRACE, FORGIVENESS, HOLINESS, RIGHTEOUSNESS, FAITHFULNESS, TRUTH, PEACE AND JOY FLOURISH THROUGHOUT ALL CREATION.
AMEN. ❤️🙏🌻
📜 SCROLL 11 — THE FRUITS, GIFTS AND WORKS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
LET THE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT FLOURISH THROUGH OUR LOVE, KINDNESS, MERCY AND GOOD WORKS
THE HOLY BIBLE — THE NEW TESTAMENT
I SAY TO ALL HUMANITY:
LET THE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT GROW WITHIN YOUR HEARTS, AND SHARE THEIR GOODNESS WITH ALL CREATION!
For the HOLY SPIRIT gives us spiritual gifts, helps us grow in love, joy, peace, goodness and faithfulness, and guides us toward righteous living.
But let us not merely speak about love, mercy, kindness and goodness.
LET US PUT THEM INTO PRACTICE!
Let us show love to those who feel unloved, comfort those who are sad, feed those who are hungry, give water to those who are thirsty, and help those who are suffering.
For even a simple act of kindness can remind another person that someone cares about them.
1. THE FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
GALATIANS 5:22–23 (KJV)
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."
The Apostle Paul identifies nine qualities of the fruit of the Spirit:
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LOVE — Caring for others and seeking their good.
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JOY — Rejoicing in GOD and sharing happiness.
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PEACE — Seeking harmony and reconciliation.
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LONGSUFFERING — Showing patience through difficulties.
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GENTLENESS — Treating others with kindness.
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GOODNESS — Doing what is good and righteous.
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FAITH — Living with faithfulness and trust in GOD.
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MEEKNESS — Acting with humility and gentleness.
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TEMPERANCE — Practising self-control.
These are qualities we should seek to develop and demonstrate throughout our lives.
2. THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
1 CORINTHIANS 12:7–11 (KJV)
"But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will."
These scriptures describe spiritual gifts including wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues and interpretation of tongues.
The HOLY SPIRIT distributes gifts according to His will, for the benefit of others.
3. DIFFERENT GIFTS, BUT THE SAME SPIRIT
1 CORINTHIANS 12:4–6 (KJV)
"Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all."
Not everyone has the same spiritual gifts, but all are called to love one another.
4. THE GIFT OF GIVING AND SHOWING MERCY
ROMANS 12:6–8 (KJV)
"Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness."
These scriptures remind us that serving, teaching, encouraging, giving and showing mercy are important ways to help others.
5. FAITH MUST BE SHOWN THROUGH GOOD WORKS
JAMES 2:15–17 (KJV)
"If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone."
Let us not merely tell people that we love them.
Let us demonstrate love through our actions.
6. JESUS CHRIST TAUGHT US TO FEED THE HUNGRY AND HELP THE NEEDY
MATTHEW 25:35–36 (KJV)
"For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me."
JESUS CHRIST taught the importance of caring for those who suffer.
Feeding the hungry, giving water to the thirsty, clothing those in need, and visiting the sick are practical expressions of compassion.
7. LET US LOVE THROUGH OUR ACTIONS
1 JOHN 3:17–18 (KJV)
"But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth."
Love should be demonstrated through deeds and truth, not merely words.
8. LET US DO GOOD TO ALL PEOPLE
GALATIANS 6:10 (KJV)
"As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
Let us help others whenever we have the opportunity.
9. WE ARE CREATED IN CHRIST JESUS FOR GOOD WORKS
EPHESIANS 2:10 (KJV)
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."
Good works are an important expression of our lives in CHRIST.
10. USE YOUR GIFTS TO SERVE ONE ANOTHER
1 PETER 4:10 (KJV)
"As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."
Whatever gifts we have received, let us use them to help and serve others.
❤️ MY MESSAGE — SHARING THE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT WITH OTHERS
I SAY TO ALL HUMANITY:
DO NOT KEEP LOVE, KINDNESS, MERCY AND GOODNESS TO YOURSELVES. SHARE THEM WITH OTHERS!
To me, the fruits of the HOLY SPIRIT are blessings that we should put into practice through our everyday lives.
For example:
LOVE
When someone is sad, lonely or troubled, I may offer them a hug, if they welcome it, to comfort them and let them know that someone cares.
Sometimes a kind word, a smile, a listening ear, or simply spending time with someone can make a difference.
KINDNESS
A small gift can show someone that they have not been forgotten.
It does not have to be expensive.
Sometimes the smallest gift, given with sincere love, can bring great happiness.
GOODNESS
When someone is hungry, we can offer them food.
When someone is thirsty, we can offer them water.
When someone needs clothing, we can help provide it if we are able.
MERCY
When someone is suffering, we can show compassion rather than turning away.
We can comfort them, encourage them, and help them find the support they need.
PEACE
When people are troubled or arguing, we can seek peace, understanding and reconciliation rather than encouraging hatred.
PATIENCE
When someone is struggling, we can give them time, listen carefully, and treat them with understanding.
FAITHFULNESS
We can remain dependable, truthful and caring toward others, not merely when life is easy, but also during difficult times.
SELF-CONTROL
We can learn to control anger, avoid cruelty, and respond to others with wisdom and kindness.
🌻 VOLUNTEERING AND CHARITY — PUTTING THE FRUITS INTO PRACTICE
We can also share the fruits of the HOLY SPIRIT through charitable works.
For example, we can volunteer our time to help others.
We can assist charities and community organisations.
We can donate food, clothing, plants, vegetables, seeds, or other useful items to people in need.
We can visit lonely people, comfort those who are sad, help elderly people, and support those who are struggling.
We can share knowledge, teach useful skills, encourage others, and help them become more independent.
We can care for animals, protect nature, and show kindness toward GOD's creation.
And we can do these things freely, without expecting payment, praise or rewards.
For love is not measured by how much money we spend, but by the sincerity of our hearts and the goodness of our actions.
EVEN ONE SMALL ACT OF KINDNESS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN ANOTHER PERSON'S LIFE.
LOVE IS GREATER THAN SPIRITUAL GIFTS WITHOUT LOVE
1 CORINTHIANS 13:1–3 (KJV)
"Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing."
The Apostle Paul reminds us that even extraordinary spiritual gifts and acts of sacrifice are empty without love.
Therefore, let all our gifts and works be guided by sincere love.
MY FINAL MESSAGE TO ALL HUMANITY
LET THE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT FLOURISH THROUGHOUT ALL CREATION!
Let love reach those who feel unloved.
Let kindness reach those who are lonely.
Let mercy reach those who are suffering.
Let goodness reach those who are hungry and thirsty.
Let peace reach those who are troubled.
Let patience reach those who are struggling.
Let faithfulness and truth guide our hearts.
Let us use whatever gifts, abilities, resources and opportunities we have to help one another.
And let us remember that doing good does not require great wealth or extraordinary abilities.
Sometimes all that is needed is a kind word, a listening ear, a helping hand, a simple gift, food, water, or a sincere act of love.
For the Holy Scriptures declare:
"My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth." — 1 JOHN 3:18
Therefore, let us not merely speak about the fruits of the HOLY SPIRIT.
LET US LIVE THEM, PRACTISE THEM, AND SHARE THEIR GOODNESS WITH ALL CREATION!
A PRAYER
O LORD GOD ALMIGHTY,
May Your HOLY SPIRIT guide us in love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness and self-control.
Help us use our gifts and abilities to serve one another.
Teach us to comfort the sad, feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, care for the sick, help the poor, and show mercy to those who suffer.
May we never become too proud to help others or too selfish to share what we have.
May our hearts remain sincere, our actions righteous, and our love faithful and true.
May the fruits of Your HOLY SPIRIT flourish throughout our lives and reach all those who need love, mercy, kindness and goodness.
MAY LOVE, MERCY, FAITHFULNESS, TRUTH, RIGHTEOUSNESS, FORGIVENESS, PEACE, HAPPINESS AND JOY FLOURISH THROUGHOUT ALL CREATION.
AMEN. ❤️🙏🌻
📜 SCROLL 12 — LOVE SAVES LIVES, PROTECTS PEOPLE AND HELPS THOSE IN DANGER
LOVE IS SHOWN THROUGH GOODNESS, COURAGE, MERCY AND PROTECTION
THE HOLY BIBLE — OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT
I SAY TO ALL HUMANITY:
LOVE IS NOT MERELY SOMETHING WE SAY. LOVE IS SOMETHING WE DO!
Love can be seen in the actions of ambulance workers who save lives, firefighters who rescue people from danger, and police officers who protect people from violence, crime and wrongdoing.
Love can also be seen in doctors, nurses, rescue workers, carers, volunteers and ordinary people who help others in times of need.
When someone is injured, love seeks to help them.
When someone is trapped in a burning building, love seeks to rescue them.
When someone is threatened by violence, love seeks to protect them.
When someone is sick, frightened, suffering or in danger, love does not simply turn away.
LOVE SEEKS TO HELP, PROTECT, COMFORT AND SAVE LIVES.
1. JESUS CHRIST TAUGHT THE GREATEST LOVE
JOHN 15:13 (KJV)
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
This scripture teaches us about the greatness of sacrificial love.
Those who risk their safety to rescue others can demonstrate extraordinary courage, compassion and selflessness.
2. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR AS YOURSELF
MATTHEW 22:39 (KJV)
"And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
To love our neighbour is to care about their life, safety, wellbeing and dignity.
3. RESCUE THOSE IN DANGER
PROVERBS 24:11 (KJV)
"If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;"
This scripture reminds us of the importance of helping those whose lives are in danger.
Let us never become indifferent to the suffering of others.
4. DEFEND THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE
PSALM 82:3–4 (KJV)
"Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked."
These scriptures teach us to defend vulnerable people, practise justice and protect those who suffer wrongdoing.
5. THOSE IN AUTHORITY SHOULD SERVE WHAT IS GOOD
ROMANS 13:3–4 (KJV)
"For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil."
The Apostle Paul describes the responsibility of governing authorities to uphold good and restrain wrongdoing.
Those entrusted with authority should exercise it justly, protecting people rather than abusing their power.
6. THE GOOD SAMARITAN SHOWED LOVE THROUGH ACTION
LUKE 10:33–34 (KJV)
"But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him."
The Good Samaritan did not simply speak about love.
He stopped, helped an injured man, treated his wounds and arranged for his care.
This is a powerful example of compassion in action.
7. HELP CARRY ONE ANOTHER'S BURDENS
GALATIANS 6:2 (KJV)
"Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."
When others are suffering, let us help them carry their burdens wherever we reasonably can.
8. LOVE MUST BE SINCERE AND OPPOSE EVIL
ROMANS 12:9 (KJV)
"Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good."
True love should be sincere.
It should seek goodness, oppose wrongdoing and protect people from harm.
9. LOVE SHOULD BE SHOWN THROUGH DEEDS
1 JOHN 3:18 (KJV)
"My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth."
Love is demonstrated through our actions.
❤️ MY MESSAGE TO ALL HUMANITY
LOVE IS LIKE THAT SHOWN BY THE AMBULANCE, FIRE BRIGADE AND POLICE WHEN THEY SAVE LIVES AND PROTECT PEOPLE FROM DANGER AND EVIL.
Consider the ambulance workers who rush to help someone suffering a medical emergency.
They may not know the person they are helping, yet they work to preserve that person's life.
Consider the firefighters who enter dangerous situations to rescue people, protect homes and help communities.
Consider the police officers who protect innocent people, respond to violence, rescue those in danger and seek to prevent crime.
When these duties are performed with compassion, courage, justice and respect for human life, they can be powerful examples of love in action.
And consider the doctors, nurses, carers, volunteers and ordinary people who help those who are suffering.
They, too, can demonstrate love through their good works.
LOVE DOES NOT REQUIRE US TO KNOW SOMEONE BEFORE WE HELP THEM.
A stranger's life is precious.
A poor person's life is precious.
A sick person's life is precious.
An elderly person's life is precious.
A child's life is precious.
Every person deserves dignity, compassion and protection.
Let us remember that those entrusted with protecting others must also act with fairness, restraint, honesty and mercy.
Love never excuses cruelty, corruption, unnecessary violence or abuse of authority.
True protection seeks justice and the preservation of life.
WE CAN ALL SHOW THIS KIND OF LOVE
Not everyone is an ambulance worker, firefighter, police officer, doctor or nurse.
But we can all help others in ways appropriate to our abilities.
We can call emergency services when someone is in danger.
We can learn first aid.
We can comfort someone who is frightened.
We can help someone find medical assistance.
We can volunteer for charitable organisations.
We can give food and water to those in need.
We can help vulnerable people find safety.
We can speak kindly to those who are suffering.
And we can pray for those who are facing danger and hardship.
We should help safely and wisely, without placing ourselves or others in unnecessary danger.
LOVE IS NOT MEASURED ONLY BY GREAT ACTS OF HEROISM. EVEN SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS CAN HELP SAVE OR CHANGE A LIFE.
A FINAL MESSAGE OF LOVE
I SAY TO ALL HUMANITY:
LET LOVE BE OUR GUIDE!
Let us protect the innocent.
Let us help the injured.
Let us comfort the suffering.
Let us feed the hungry.
Let us give water to the thirsty.
Let us defend those who are vulnerable.
Let us seek justice without cruelty.
Let us show mercy without abandoning righteousness.
And let us remember the words of JESUS CHRIST:
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." — JOHN 15:13
May all those who serve and protect others be guided by compassion, wisdom, courage, justice and love.
May those who have suffered wrongdoing receive protection, healing and peace.
And may we all learn to show love through our deeds, not merely our words.
A PRAYER
O LORD GOD ALMIGHTY,
May Your love, mercy, goodness, faithfulness and truth guide all humanity.
Bless those who work to save lives, rescue people, heal the sick and protect the innocent.
Grant ambulance workers, firefighters, police officers, doctors, nurses, carers and rescue workers wisdom, courage, compassion and safety.
May those entrusted with authority act justly, honestly and mercifully.
Comfort those who are injured, frightened, grieving or suffering.
Help us to protect one another, care for the vulnerable and practise kindness every day.
Teach us to love our neighbours as ourselves.
MAY LOVE, MERCY, FAITHFULNESS, TRUTH, JUSTICE, RIGHTEOUSNESS, KINDNESS, PEACE AND JOY FLOURISH THROUGHOUT ALL CREATION.
AMEN. ❤️🙏🌻
📜 SCROLL 13 — GOD SHALL POUR OUT HIS SPIRIT UPON ALL FLESH
THE PROPHECY OF GOD THROUGH THE PROPHET JOEL
THE HOLY BIBLE — OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT
I SAY TO ALL HUMANITY:
HEAR THE WORD OF THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!
For GOD declared through His prophet JOEL that He would pour out His Spirit upon all flesh.
This prophecy speaks of sons and daughters prophesying, old men dreaming dreams, young men seeing visions, and GOD's Spirit being poured out upon His servants and handmaids.
1. GOD'S PROMISE TO POUR OUT HIS SPIRIT
JOEL 2:28–29 (KJV)
"And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit."
These words were proclaimed through the prophet JOEL long before the earthly ministry of JESUS CHRIST.
They reveal GOD's promise concerning the outpouring of His Spirit.
2. THE APOSTLE PETER DECLARED THE PROPHECY AT PENTECOST
ACTS 2:16–18 (KJV)
"But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;
And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:"
The Apostle PETER proclaimed these words when the HOLY SPIRIT came upon the disciples at Pentecost.
He explained that what the people were witnessing fulfilled the prophecy spoken through JOEL.
3. THE HOLY SPIRIT CAME UPON THE DISCIPLES
ACTS 2:1–4 (KJV)
"And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."
These scriptures describe the coming of the HOLY SPIRIT upon the disciples.
4. THE PROMISE EXTENDS TO THOSE WHOM GOD CALLS
ACTS 2:38–39 (KJV)
"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call."
The Apostle PETER connected repentance, baptism and the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT with GOD's promise.
5. GOD'S SPIRIT IS POURED OUT UPON THE GENTILES ALSO
ACTS 10:44–45 (KJV)
"While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost."
This passage records the HOLY SPIRIT being given to Gentile believers as well.
❤️ MY MESSAGE TO ALL HUMANITY
I SAY TO ALL HUMANITY:
REMEMBER THE PROMISE OF THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!
For GOD declared:
"I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh." — JOEL 2:28
The prophecy speaks of sons and daughters, young and old, servants and handmaids.
The Apostle PETER proclaimed that the outpouring of the HOLY SPIRIT at Pentecost was the fulfilment of the words spoken through JOEL.
This reminds us that GOD's promise was not confined to one age group, social position or nationality.
Let us therefore seek GOD with sincere hearts, repent of wrongdoing, and receive His teachings with faith, humility and love.
Let us seek the guidance of the HOLY SPIRIT and practise His fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness and self-control.
Let us use our gifts and abilities to help one another, comfort the suffering, feed the hungry, care for the needy and show mercy throughout all creation.
For the HOLY SPIRIT is not given so that we may boast of ourselves, but that we may honour GOD and serve one another in love.
MAY THE LOVE, MERCY, RIGHTEOUSNESS, FAITHFULNESS, TRUTH, PEACE AND GOODNESS OF GOD FLOURISH THROUGHOUT ALL CREATION.
A PRAYER
O LORD GOD ALMIGHTY,
We remember Your promise spoken through the prophet JOEL.
May Your HOLY SPIRIT guide us toward righteousness, faithfulness, truth and love.
Comfort those who are suffering.
Strengthen those who are weak.
Guide those who seek Your wisdom.
Help us to repent sincerely, forgive one another, and practise kindness and mercy.
May Your HOLY SPIRIT bring forth the fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness and self-control in our lives.
May we use our gifts to serve others with humility and compassion.
MAY ALL CREATION BE BLESSED WITH LOVE, MERCY, FORGIVENESS, RIGHTEOUSNESS, FAITHFULNESS, TRUTH, PEACE AND JOY.
AMEN. ❤️🙏🌻
Study the word of GOD and be shown approved by GOD and do the word of GOD in obedience to GOD
1. 2 TIMOTHY 2:15 (KJV)
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
2. JAMES 1:22 (KJV)
"But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves."
There you are, my friend! Both scriptures with their exact Bible references. 📖❤️
Finally, do not let your children hang around doing wrongs take charge but in Rightousness read then the HOLY BIBLE spend time with them love them teach them the ways of GOD and his way grow them up in obedience to GOD and his ways and they will never leave the faith
Above is a link to the HOLY BIBLE and quizzes from it, Children will love even more when taught and grown up with love