32 episodes
The Rising Podcast Nelson Izah
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- Religion & Spirituality
The Rising Podcast is hosted by Nelson Izah every Friday evening where he shares insight on the word of God and how we can learn to spread the gospel abroad.
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The Parable of the Ten Virgins: A Call to Spiritual Readiness and Discipline
In this episode of The Rising Podcast, a determined protagonist must
overcome their own spiritual complacency in order to gain divine insight
and access the promised wedding feast.You will learn:1. What does the parable of the ten virgins teach us about spiritual readiness?2. How can faith and spiritual discipline help us to meet life's challenges?3. What can we learn from the parable of the ten virgins about alignment to the will of God?
In the parable of the ten virgins, the wise virgins were prepared for the arrival of the bridegroom because they had extra oil to keep their lamps lit. This extra oil symbolizes spiritual discipline, which is essential for believers in Christ to be prepared for His return.
Spiritual discipline refers to the habits and practices that help us maintain a strong and consistent relationship with God. It involves regularly reading the Bible, praying, attending church, participating in small group studies, and practicing spiritual disciplines like fasting, meditation, and solitude. By engaging in these practices, we deepen our faith, grow closer to God, and become more attuned to the Holy Spirit's leading in our lives.
In the context of the parable, spiritual discipline is what enabled the wise virgins to keep their lamps lit and be prepared for the bridegroom's arrival. Similarly, by developing spiritual disciplines, we keep our hearts and minds focused on Christ, ready and waiting for His return.
Spiritual discipline requires commitment and effort, but the rewards are immeasurable. By developing habits that keep us focused on Christ and His teachings, we become more like Him, and our lives reflect His love and grace to those around us. Furthermore, when we practice spiritual discipline, we become better equipped to handle the challenges and trials that we face in life.
In summary, the parable of the ten virgins teaches us that spiritual discipline is crucial for our preparation for Christ's return. It involves regularly engaging in spiritual practices that help us grow in faith and deepen our relationship with God. By developing spiritual discipline, we become more like Christ and are better prepared to face the challenges of life and the uncertainty of Christ's return.
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Make God the center of your plan
I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on completing another 365-day journey. I pray that God Almighty will shine his glory and light on you. This episode of today's podcast will teach us the importance of making God the center of our lives. If you take the time to reflect on the previous years, you will clearly see how much of your life requires alignment, and the only way to live a fulfilled life is only in the secret place of the Most High God. Please listen and share, and make every effort to never leave the secret place of the Most High God, because it is there that the mystery of your life is born and revealed. I pray that God will open your eyes to see the plan he has for you today.
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Identifying your source
What determine your process in life is the ability for you to identify your true source, as we approach the second quarter of the year its important we take out time to re-evaluate our lives and how far we've come. This episode will help us to re-identify our true identity in Christ Jesus as the source of our lives.
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Never look back, just keep going
It doesn't matter where you are or what you have been through, what matters is your ability to not allow your past or present situation or circumstances define you. You need to keep your heads up. I believe this episode will open your eyes to a new possibilities in your life. It's never too late to get started. Just keep pressing on.
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What Does it Mean to Abide in Christ?
In order for the Father to conform us to the image of His Son (see Romans 8:29), we must abide in Christ. What does it mean to abide? It means to remain, rest, stay, wait, and continue. Abiding in Christ, then, involves waiting upon the Lord and entering into His peace. "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31).
Jesus said, "I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abide in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without [separately, apart from] me ye can do nothing" (John 15:5). Just as a branch draws its life-source from the vine, believers must stay connected to Christ for His life to flow through them and produce spiritual fruit. Branches "live and move and have their being" (Acts 17:28) only by the life of the vine.
Abiding in Christ is a patient expectancy; it is neither wasteful idleness nor anxious striving. "My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him"
(Psalm 62:5). Abiding in Christ, therefore, means to draw supernatural strength from the presence of the Lord and walk moment by moment in the leading of His Spirit.
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