Life Transforming Word Apostle Thomas Adegbile

*LIVING SEEDS DEVOTIONALS*
(Life Transforming Words)
Monday| November 29th| 21
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*BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE PERSECUTED*
Matthew 5:10(KJV)
_Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake_ :
_For theirs is the kingdom of heaven_

In my early life as a young believer in Christ Several years ago, I saw persecution, it was a close relative whom his father practically sent him out of the house simply because he was propagating the kingdom. This brother went out after series of pleading with the father and intervention from some quarter, he went out and was staying with another friend close to the house where his father stays. Eventually the father got saved and soon became one off and likely men as the apostle. What is the meaning of being persecuted for righteousness sake? What is the implications of being righteous. To be righteous means to be abstained from things that could attract filthiness in our lives. *Those who portraits in their lives this character will be sons of God.* Being such will bring persecution from those of the world who do not understand such life style (Act14:22; Gal 4:29; 2Tim 2:3-10). Several Christian today are being persecuted because they refuse to walk and operate in darkness of this world (1 Pet. 3:14; 4:4). *Jesus' list of people who are blessed, which we know as the Beatitudes, continues to grow* . The word used for blessed can sometimes mean happy. However, in this context, mere feeling is not the point. In fact, some people Jesus mentioned may feel deep unhappiness due to their circumstances (Matthew 5:1–9). Despite hard situations, however, *they are blessed they are doing what is right and will experience eternal good in the kingdom of heaven* .
Now Jesus says those persecuted for the *sake of righteousness are blessed,* *and part of the kingdom of heaven* . His early preaching ministry has focused entirely on this kingdom. Both Christ and John the Baptist have called the Jewish people to repent of sin *, to be ready for the kingdom of heaven* (Matthew 3:1–2; 4:17). John made it clear that nobody would be able to enter it simply because they were Jewish. Bearing fruit, being used by God for good, being faithful to God in your choices, these have been described as the signs of those who would enter the kingdom Messiah would bring to earth.
The implication here is that those being persecuted have some choice in the matter. In other words, *they did not choose to avoid doing what is right, in order to avoid being harassed or harmed.* *They made a conscious choice to honor God, and to be faithful to Him, despite persecution from those who are unrighteous* .
Beloved, what is your righteousness content. Are you still righteousness?
Are you still in the world enjoying yourself, Jesus bids to Come.

*SHALL WE PRAY* : Father, grant me grace to be righteous in this perverse world of enterprise.
*MEDITATION* Matthew 7:1-20
*SURE PROPHECY* I prophecy into your life and destiny, timely Helpers who Gods has sent your way will locate you in Jesus name.

*Shalom* :
Apostle Thomas Adegbile
Senior Pastor
Revealed Life Christian Centre Akure, Nigeria
08035868741

*LIVING SEEDS DEVOTIONALS*
(Life Transforming Words)
Thursday| November 25th| 21
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*BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART*
Matthew 5:8 (KJV)
_Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God._

What does it mean to be pure in heart? What is the biblical implications of being pure in heart.
*To be pure in heart means, to have a single-minded commitment to God* , *not double minded distraction.*
_Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double minded_ .(James 4:8.) *The purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith* , (1Tim 1:5). _I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day_ , (2Tim 1:3). _Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart_ . (2 Tim. 2:22)
*The pure in heart are those who do not hold out on God* . The word “pure” carries the idea of simplicity from the root meaning clean, *unmixed, without alloy* . The Greek used “pure” for corn sifted of chaff, carrying the idea of unmixed. A *pure heart is unmixed* , *not holding anything contrary to God’s will.* It *operates with singleness of motive* . The only motive is the singleness of heart to do God’s will.
_But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart_ . (Mt 5:28).
But let your Yes be Yes, and your No, No. For whatever is more than these is from the evil one. (Mt 5:37)
The Implications of this is that for this is that, the pure in heart shall see God. Seeing God here means fellowship with God. This is seeing now in time. *If we commit to unadulterated devotion to knowing God* , *we will fellowship with Him.* One who sees God *is without a divided self, a person of singleness of heart.* *This requires exacting self assessment.*
Jesus answered and said to him, _“If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him_ . (Jn 14:23).
The direct interpretation probably refers to seeing God in the Messiah.
*Those with a single minded heart for God will experience fellowship with Him* . _Purity in heart has to do with integrity of personhood_ . This person operates with unmixed motives. *Purity of heart commits to one purpose* ; *it does not allow any mixture of purpose.* A pure heart and a clean heart are not the same. *God cleansed our hearts when we accepted the finished work on the cross to forgive us of all sin past, present, and future* . However, a pure heart does not allow itself to be diverted by things outside God’s will. It does not concern itself with outside options but with clarity of purpose in pleasing God. In Ps 86:11
_Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name_ .
You cannot serve two master at a time
(Mt 6:24; 1 Co 7:35). Beloved, what is the content of your hearts? What is the dimensions of the purity of your heart.? May the lord grant you a correct heart in Jesus name.

*SHALL WE PRAY* : Father in the name of Jesus give me a correct and pure heart, focused on you
*MEDITATION*
Mathew 7:1-0
*SURE PROPHECY* As God helped Esther in a strange land, the lord will help you where you least expect in Jesus name. Shalom!!!

*REMAIN BLESSED*
Apostle Thomas Adegbile
Senior Pastor
Revealed Life Christian Centre Akure, Nigeria
*08035868741*

*LIVING SEEDS DEVOTIONALS*
(Life Transforming Words)
Wednesday| November 24th| 21
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*BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL*
_Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew_ 5:7(KJV)

What does it mean to be merciful? What is the implications of been merciful?
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy" (Matthew 5:7). Are those who realize their own spiritual poverty and are merciful to others. They sympathies and have genuine pity on others. They seek to relieve the suffering of others because God has mercy on them in relations to their sin. (Psalm 41:1, Heb 2:17. This is contrary to the legalistically proud who seek to judge, the meek have mercy ( James 2:13). Their mercy will reap mercy from ( Matt. 18:35; Luke 7:27). *Generally, the merciful are those people who are affected by the suffering of others.* *They are affected in a manner that causes them, not only to offer encouragement to one who is experiencing a rough spot in his life, but also to work to lessen his suffering* .
The New Unger's Bible Dictionary defines mercy as a form of love determined by the state or condition of its objects. Their state is one of suffering and need, while they may be unworthy or ill deserving. *Mercy is at once the disposition of love respecting such, and the kindly ministry of love for their relief.* " *Mercy is the kind, compassionate treatment of an offender, adversary, prisoner in one's power; compassion where severity is expected, or deserved* . Among its synonyms are leniency, compassion, forgiveness, pity, kindness, tolerance, charity, benevolence, clemency, and forbearance. The primary idea behind mercy is rendering a kindness when harshness or condemnation is expected or even deserved. A merciful person looks beyond the present state of affairs to the potential good that may result from his compassionate handling of the matter. He is willing to forgo the other's punishment, his just deserts, or his own desire for revenge in an attempt to produce good fruit from a bad situation. The nature of God is to be merciful to those He calls. We know that He calls the weak, foolish, and base (I Corinthians 1:26-28), those who are undesirable in society's eyes and guilty of sin in His eyes. He extends great mercy to them, redeeming them from the death penalty and setting them on the path toward eternal life in the Kingdom of God. In doing so, He sets us an example to follow (1peter 2:21)5:7
This should not be the major reason for being kind. It is a promise we can claim whenever we get into a bind. He who enabled us to be kind and generous to others in their need will respond by providing us a helper in our need. Jesus says in Luke 6:38 says, _Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom._ For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you. This is very wonderful motivation for those who believe God's Word, but perhaps there is even greater. Being merciful and kind is evidence that God has given us His Spirit, that the love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts and is producing fruit( Gal 5:22-26). For proof of the importance of passing on God's kindness expressed in His calling, forgiving, giving us His Spirit, and promising we will receive yet more mercy for being merciful, listen to Jesus' words in Matthew 25:34-36, 40
The grace to be compassionate and to be merciful , receive it

*SHALL WE PRAY* : Father, grant me grace for merciful. Amen

*MEDITATION*
Hebrew 4: 16
*SURE PROPHECY*
I decree supernatural help your way today in Jesus name.

REMAIN BLESSED
Apostle Thomas Adegbile
Senior Pastor
Revealed Life Christian Centre Akure, Nigeria
08035868741

*LIVING SEEDS DEVOTIONALS*
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Monday| November 22nd| 21
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*BLESSED ARE THEY WHICH DO HUNGER AND THIRST*
_Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled_ . Matt 5:6 (KJV).

What does it mean to be hunger and thirst for righteousness? What is the biblical implications to be righteous in this modern day.
Understanding the fourth beatitude turns on understanding what Jesus meant by righteousness. In ancient Judaism, righteousness meant *to acquit, vindicate, restore to a right relationship* . The righteous are those who maintain right relationships, with God and with the people around them. On the basis of right relationships, those who commit infractions are acquitted of guilt.
*Have you received the blessing of being filled with right relationships* ? It flows from meekness (the third beatitude) because we can only form right relationships with others when we cease making all our actions revolve around ourselves. *Do you hunger and thirst for right relationships with God, with your co-workers, with your family, and your community* ? Hunger is a sign of life. We are genuinely hungry for good relationships if we yearn for others for their own sake, not just as snack food for meeting our own needs. If we see that we have God’s grace for this, we will hunger and thirst for right relationships, not only with God, but with the people with whom we work or live. Jesus says that those who have this hunger will find their appetites filled. *It is easy to see the wrongs in our workplaces and to want to do battle to fix them. If we do this, we are hungering and thirsting for righteousness, desiring to see wrongs righted.* The Christian faith has been the source of many of the greatest reforms in the work world, perhaps most notably the abolition of slavery in Great Britain and the United States, and the genesis of the Civil Rights movement. But again, the flow of the beatitudes is important. We don’t take on these battles in our own strength, but only in recognition of our own emptiness, mourning our own unrighteousness, submitting our power to God. *Beloved, Righteousness exalt a nation and sin is a reproach.* Until your righteousness exceed that of the Pharisees and Sadducee, one good requirement for entering the kingdom is to be righteous. *The dimensions of hunger for God determine the dimensions of hunger for righteousness.* Righteousness must become our lifestyle as believers. Being righteous is a characteristic we found in the life and ministries of our lord Jesus Christ. Hunger for righteousness is a functions of the fact that you have a right relationship with the Master. I pray that the Lord will cause more hunger for his presence in your live in Jesus name.
*SHALL WE PRAY* : Father in the name of Jesus, create in me more hunger for you.

*MEDITATION* Matthew 6:1-10

*SURE PROPHECY* I decree tireless helpers sent to help you this Month to locate you in Jesus name. Amen

*REMAIN BLESSED*
Apostle Thomas Adegbile
Senior Pastor
Revealed Life Christian Centre Akure, Nigeria
08035868741

*LIVING SEEDS DEVOTIONALS*
(Life Transforming Words)
Saturday| November 20th|21
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*BLESSED ARE THE MEEK*
_Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5_
(KJV).

What does it mean to be meek? What is the benefit of this be attitude Jesus continues to describe the Beatitudes, sayings about who is blessed and why, especially as it relates to the coming kingdom of heaven. *Now Jesus declares those who are meek to be blessed because they will inherit the earth.* The word meek does not mean weak, though that's how many misinterpret it. The word is best understood as gentleness, or a refusal to take control by brute force or manipulation. Meekness, from a Christian perspective, is about faith. It is about trusting God to win the battle in the end instead of going to extremes to win the battle on our own terms. The concept is often referred to as strength under control, rather than strength seeking control.
This is exactly backwards from the world's common understanding. Most believe the world to be controlled by those strong and ambitious enough to take what they want. The world belongs to the rich, the dominant, and the bold. Jesus flips that around. *He declares that the true inheritors of the earth are the meek* . Once again, Jesus' meaning here is in connection to those who have faith in Him. If we belong to the Lord, and if the Lord becomes king of the earth, as the Messiah will, then all those who are His will inherit the earth with Him. *Meekness is not a requirement for becoming a true Christian, but meekness is something which naturally comes from having a saving knowledge of Christ* . It should be said that true meekness takes courage; we must fight with ourselves to trust God's plan and His character. It's hard to be humble and patient when we cannot fully understand how good will win in the end. God told Aaron and Miriam in Numbers 12:3
(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.). There are blessing attached to meek. Beloved, how meek are you. May the Lord grant you a gentle heart. Amen
*SHALL WE PRAY* Father, give me a gentle heart and humility In Jesus name
*MEDITATION* Isaiah 61:1; Psalm, Isaiah 29:19
*SURE PROPHECY* I decree 11th hour miracles into your life and destiny from today in Jesus name.
Shalom

REMAIN BLESSED
Apostle Thomas Adegbile
Senior Pastor
Revealed Life Christian Centre Akure, Nigeria
08035868741

*LIVING SEEDS DEVOTIONALS*
(Life Transforming Words)
Friday| November 19th| 21
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*BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN*
_Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew_ 5:4 (KJV)

What does it mean to mourn? What does it mean to be comforted?
This mourning has to do with mourning over sin and not over a loss of a person or object. *This is mourning over loss of fellowship with the Lord* . The word for mourn is the strongest word in the Greek for mourning. It is the word used for mourning for the dead. When some one lost his life, people come together to mourn. But in this context mourning is not self pity. *We do not use pity for self as the instrument of forgiveness* . *_Our forgiveness comes from the One who died on the cross for our sins*_ . That is why there is blessedness in conviction over sin.
(Romans 10:9-10)
*Blessed emphasizes God’s part in forgiveness* . Our comfort does not rest in who we are or even in the act of mourning but in God’s provision. *God provides for us in grace* . *God frees us from the penalty of sin through the death of Christ on the cross* . There remains no barrier between God and man. God forgives us because of who Jesus is and what He did on the cross. *He does not forgive us because of the sincerity or intensity of our mourning* . For they shall be comforted.
The comfort here has to do with forgiveness. God directly comforts His people by forgiving their sin (Romans 3:23-26).
In the immediate context, all mourning will cease when the King sets up His kingdom because He will pardon the sins of Israel. Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. (Is 40:1-2). *Those who mourn sense their personal bankruptcy and utilize God’s forgiveness as a tool for them* . What is the blessing attached to those who mourn over the state of their spiritual poverty? *Spiritual poverty comes from conviction of personal sin* . *Those who seek close fellowship with the Lord mourn over their sin by seeing sin the way God sees it* . *They sense their spiritual poverty and unworthiness before God* . Consider how David viewed his adultery with Bathsheba. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. (Psalm 51:17). God blesses us because we have His forgiveness by the sacrifice of his sons death( Christ) for our sins. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace........ (Eph 1:7). Beloved, you cannot continue in sins and say grace be abound. May I ask how comfortable are you with that sins in your life. Can you come boldly to the saving grace of the Lord Jesus. Heb 4:16. Mourn now over your sinful life and regain your consciousness over that sins in your life and you will be comforted in Jesus name.

*SHALL WE PRAY* : Father, In the name of Jesus, I come to the saving grace of your cleansing blood, help me Lord.

*MEDITATION*
John 3:1-6
*SURE PROPHECY* I decree into your life and destiny, your exact and expected miracle this month will delivered to you in Jesus name. Shalom!!!

*REMAIN BLESSED*
Apostle Thomas Adegbile
Senior Pastor
Revealed Life Christian Centre Akure, Nigeria
08035868741