Tag: heart

  • EPISODE 967 – PESERVERE AS A GOOD SOLDIER 

    CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY

    The Love-Life Agency

    Your ability to do more begins with what you see and how you see what you see. Selah!
    Apostle Bennie
    Author
    Wednesday, 17th September, 2025
     

    PESERVERE AS A GOOD SOLDIER 



    “Ye did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that ye should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide: [so] that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, He may give it [to] you”

    John 15:16 (ASV)



    No matter how much you wish to achieve great Kingdom results, you may still not produce them until you act or take consistent steps towards them.

    From the revelation of the scriptures, you will realise fruit-bearing is not an option. The goal of discipleship in God’s Kingdom is for you to produce fruits consistent with the good pleasure of His will.

    See what Jesus said, “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.” (John 15:8)

    In your fruit-bearing or Kingdom results, your Heavenly Father is glorified. This doesn’t happen automatically, simply because you are a disciple of Jesus.  

    You can be a disciple of Jesus and still not bear fruit. To produce results, there are specific things to do:

    1. You have to make a decision that you are going to do much more as a disciple of Jesus.

    2. Be Consumed with the Success of the Kingdom.

    Until you become interested in and passionate about the kingdom’s success, you will not be willing to take steps to make it happen.

    God and His Kingdom must become your priority. Until God is your priority, you cannot invest in Him. Your heart must be after God.

    One question you must always ask yourself is this:

    How deep is my love and jealousy for God?

    When you don’t love the Lord, you will not be willing to go the extra mile for His course. You will always make excuses and seek self-pleasure.

    Challenges may arise to hinder your efforts to produce results. You don’t have to give up or draw back. There is something important you need to do:

    3. Contend for results.

    Results require a relentless posture of faith. Because of the adversary’s resistance, your results will always come with a fight. This is not a fight to obtain victory; it is a fight to unleash and enforce the victory that you have obtained in Christ.

    You don’t have to fake or pretend that you have the results; you must contend for them. To have results is a faith thing. You must contend and release your faith.

    IT IS CALLED THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH!

    Paul the apostle, in his last epistle to Timothy, made an affectionate heartthrob statement:

    “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 (NKJV)

    This fight of faith is a good, worthy and noble fight. It is to contend earnestly the glorious contest to guard the faith.

    In Paul’s first epistle to Timothy, he instructed him to,

    “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” 1 Timothy 6:12

    As we have seen in the second epistle, Paul the apostle was instructing Timothy to do exactly what he was also doing. To have a fruitful experience of the faith, you must fight to express it. You must contend in faith.

    Again he said, as part of his epistle to the Church in Philippi, “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14 (NKJV)

    He has to press toward the goal because there are many things which may serve as limitations.

    To press on and to contend for the results means you are not holding anything back. You have to fight, run and strive for the results.

    In your attempt to achieve results, you may be confronted by trial.

    “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.” (James 1:12).

    You have to persevere as a good soldier.

    As you are taking steps, you must remain resolute and daring. You have to press on against all odds to produce consistent Kingdom results.

    Glory to God!

    DIG DEEPER
    (Ephesians 6:12-13; Colossians 1:29; Galatians 6:9; 1 Corinthians 15:58)
     
    WE PRAY
    Pray that as we labour in the faith, we shall strive with all of the Lord’s energy working powerfully within us, and be steadfast, immovable and always excel in the work of the Lord.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    1 YEAR PLAN
    Jeremiah 25-27

    2 YEARS PLAN
    1 Samuel 20

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – I produce kingdom Kingdom results.
    – I am blessed by the Lord to be fruitful.
     
    – My fruits glorify the Father.
     
    – I am a true disciple of Jesus because I bear much fruits.
     
    Thank you Lord Jesus!
     

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  • EPISODE 963 – OUR CORE MANDATE IS RECONCILIATION

    CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY

    The Love-Life Agency

    Instead of allowing yourself to be continuously brandished and decimated or pulverised by these experiences, take a stand on the word of God. Make a decision today that you are going to break free from every limitation through God’s word. Shalom!
    Apostle Bennie
    Author

    Friday, 12th, September, 2025

    OUR CORE MANDATE IS RECONCILIATION



    “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” 

    Matthew 6:33 (KJV)


    In the present Church, many have relegated the core mandate of the Church and made the additional benefits of our relationship with God their priority.

    Churches today in their bid to help society, have become need-centered rather than Christ-centered.

    This has made the present-age, average believer in Christ become focused on his or her individual needs rather than the purpose of Christ.

    God is more interested in our individual needs than we are. However, God has a bigger picture and wants us to uphold that picture than our personal needs or interests.

    Some people go to Church meetings today, not with the same goal as the first-century Church.

    The gathering of the saints is not primarily to meet the self-centred needs of the saints. The gathering of the saints is primarily to equip the saints for the work of the ministry.

    “Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11-12 (NLT)

    To do the work of the ministry is to reconcile many to Christ and to disciple them to become the expression of Christ.

    As this is achieved, the Kingdom of God expands in the hearts of many.

    The goal of the adversary transcends you. The goal of the adversary is to attack your accomplishments in the Kingdom.

    He knows that when he can get you depressed, afraid, troubled, and wearied, you will not be able to do the things God wants you to do. When you are not able to stand against his evil schemes and enforce your victory in Christ, you will not be able to shine the glorious light of the Kingdom in the dark places.

    The adversary knows that if he could make you live occupied with your personal needs, you will not have the focus of the Kingdom.

    When the satisfaction of your personal needs becomes your goal and cravings, Christ will not be at the center of your heart.

    Let God (who is your loving Father) take care of your needs, as you set your affection and focus on His assignment for your life.

    This was one of the key secrets of King Solomon. He set his focus on his assignment as Israel’s king. He didn’t request personal things but the wisdom to rule God’s people, and God blessed him with wealth and riches.

    “Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.” 1 Kings 3:13 (Berean Standard Bible).

    Pay attention to what Jesus said:

    “So then, forsake your worries! Why would you say, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ For that is what the unbelievers chase after. Doesn’t your heavenly Father already know the things your bodies require?
    “So above all, constantly chase after the realm of God’s kingdom and the righteousness that proceeds from him. Then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly.”
     Matthew 6:31-33 (TPT)

    We are at war with the forces of darkness to enforce our victory in Christ and to fulfill God’s kingdom plan.

    Have a bigger perspective on this spiritual warfare.

    You are not wrestling against the evil strategies of the accuser (including all his highest evil principalities and authorities operating in rebellion under the heavenly realms) because of your personal needs.

    You are wrestling against powerful class of demon-gods and evil spirits that hold this dark world in bondage, because of the mandate of the Kingdom.

    The expansion of God’s Kingdom in the hearts of men and the dark places of the earth should be your focus.

    Hallelujah!

    DIG DEEPER
    (Matthew 6:19-33; 1 Kings 3:7-14; Matthew 19:27-29; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
     
    WE PRAY
    We pray that the expansion of the Kingdom of God will be the burning desire and imbued focus of every believer at all times and in all they do.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    1 YEAR PLAN
    Jeremiah 13-15

    2 YEARS PLAN
    1 Samuel 16

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – I set my focus on God’s will and set my mind on things above.

    – I esteem the will and purpose of God

    – I don’t serve my interests. I serve all of God’s purposes for me in my generation

    – I don’t give my mind to the things of this world.

    – I have no other master apart from God.

    – God’s testimony of me is that I am a man after his heart and will serve all His will.

    Oh Hallelujah!

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  • EPISODE 959 – YOU HAVE A BLESSED LIFE

    CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY

    The Love-Life Agency

    Stop being satisfied with the sand bathing. Go beyond the shores of the Spirit, and dive deep into the ocean of the Spirit to experience and enjoy the wisdom of God.
    Apostle Bennie
    Author

    Monday, 8th September, 2025

    YOU HAVE A BLESSED LIFE



    “The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands” 

    Deuteronomy 28:12 (NIV)



    It’s easy to feel less blessed when you’re overwhelmed with challenges. Sometimes, when it seems like nothing seems to work, you will feel like God’s promises aren’t for you.

    You look at others and feel they are blessed, and everything works successfully in their lives.

    You may also wonder if it is possible for a person to have:

    – Beautiful marriage and blessed children

    – Prosperous career or profession, and business

    – Outstanding Ministry

    – A dignified and peaceful life.

    Beloved, this is God’s design for your life.

    You can enjoy a life more beautiful and glorious than it was in “Eden”.

     Let this sink deep in your heart; the outcome of your life is what you believe with your heart.

     Do you believe that you can have a life full of glory and beauty?

    Hear this, all things are possible to them that believe (Mark 9:23).

    “All things” here means all things. Whether you read it in Hebrew, Greek, Latin, French, English, etc.

    ALL THINGS MEANS ALL THINGS!

    Whatever you believe will gravitate towards you.

    Do not accept the idea that your life is full of struggle.

    Hold on to the word of God.

    As you act in complete obedience of faith to the word of God, you will see the manifested glory of the word. The blessing of the word of God is not for some limited people.

    It is for those who believe!

     Maintain this strong mentality of faith that you are a blessed man.

     Let it be your consciousness that your hands are so blessed that everything you touch will turn to gold. Wherever you go and whatever you do is prosperous because God is with you.

    No matter the challenge, you will emerge strong, with mighty testimonies

    “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you.” Isaiah 43:2 (AMP)

    No challenge is bigger than you. Whatever you come in contact with, you will become the center of attraction. 

    Always see yourself as one with blessed hands.

    The more you think this way, the more all things align for your good.

    Oh Hallelujah!

    DIG DEEPER
    (Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Job 23:10; Deuteronomy 30:9; Genesis 39:3)
     
    WE PRAY
    That we will grow deep in the consciousness that whatsoever our hands touch will turn into gold.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    1 YEAR PLAN
    Jeremiah 1-3

    2 YEARS PLAN
    1 Samuel 12

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – Whatever I touch turns to Gold.
     
    – I am a blessed man.
     
    – Wherever I go and whatever I do is prosperous because God is with me.
     
    – No matter the challenge, I will emerge strong with mighty testimonies.
     
    – No challenge is bigger than me.
     
    – Whatever comes in contact with me will become the center of attraction.
     
    – I have blessed hands.
     
    Oh Hallelujah, glory!

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  • EPISODE 956 – DON’T DELAY

    CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY

    The Love-Life Agency

    Beloved, this is a fruitful week for you. Step out with that conviction and bear fruits unto Christ. Shalom Aleichem!
    Apostle Bennie
    Author

    Friday, 5th September, 2025

    DON’T DELAY



    “We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work.” 

    John 9:4 (NLT)



    Beloved God has trusted you with His glorious gospel.

    To carry out the assignment to spread the gospel is to carry out God’s great plan.
     
    Though God’s plan is eternal, it is to be accomplished in time. God’s eternal plan of salvation has been programmed to be accomplished in time.
     
    God, who has been in all eternity, entered time (which is a spot in eternity) and was revealed (as Jesus) to fulfil the eternal purpose and plan.
     
    Our Lord Jesus said:
     
    “We need to be energetically at work for the One who sent me here, working while the sun shines. When night falls, the workday is over.” John 9:4 (MSG)
    Every saint must have this mind-attitude set of Jesus.
    There is a time bound to this work. It is not going to continue forever. 
     
    A day is going to come when soul-winning will end.
    There is an expected time in God’s eternal calendar when the gospel must reach all men, then the end shall come.
    And day by day, the end of this work draws close.
     
    You can’t afford to procrastinate. You have to get up and be about the Father’s business.
     
    We are in the harvest season for souls. This season will be over soon. The question at the end will be: HOW MANY SOULS DID YOU GATHER FOR THE LORD?
     
    This is why you are here, beloved, to accomplish the task of saving men.
     
    This is the harvest time, ACT QUICKLY AND ENERGETICALLY.
     
    During our Bible reading plan last two years, Proverbs 10:5 caught my attention again.
    “A wise youth harvests in the summer, but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace” Proverbs 10:5 (NLT)
    Are you wise, or are you a disgrace?
    You must know the season you are in and get serious with this ministry task. Make the most of this opportunity, for the time comes when there will be no such opportunity.
     
    Look at the same verse in the Passion Translation:
     
    “Know the importance of the season you’re in and a wise son you will be. But what a waste when an incompetent son sleeps through his day of opportunity!” Proverbs 10:5 (TPT)
    Act quickly on the ideas the Lord is putting in your heart.
    The things the Lord is inspiring you to do are the things He wants to do. Be the body and the person the Lord will use to accomplish His task quickly.
     
    Don’t hesitate!
     
    Don’t make excuses!
     
    Don’t think it is not time yet!
     
    The time is now.
    You are in the body of Christ at such a time to accomplish your purpose.
    Get to work quickly and energetically.
     
    Don’t delay with that giving. Don’t delay with the outreach plan. Don’t delay with those great ideas.
     
    Shalom.
    DIG DEEPER
    (Philippians 3:13-14; 2 Timothy 4:7-8; John 4:34-36; Romans 13:11-12; 1 John 2:18)
     
    WE PRAY
    – The grace to be diligent in work the Lord has entrusted unto us. 
     
    – That we will not cast away our confidence in the work of ministry, rather hold on steadfastly till the end working diligently with a strong sense of urgency.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
     
     

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:

    – I refuse to procrastinate what the Lord has instructed me to do.
     
    – I don’t give excuses.
     
    – I don’t hesitate.
     
    – I act now.
     
    – I get the job done on time.
     
    – Whatever the Lord has entrusted into my hands to do, I do it with all diligence and I see the results thereof.
     
    – I am a faithful laborer.
     
    – I labour in and out season.
     
    – I get myself busy with the Lord’s assignment.
     
    – I don’t waste the grace of God bestowed unto me.
     
    – I make each day count for the assignment the Lord has entrusted unto me.
     
    – I go every length to get the job done.
     
    – I keep a sense of urgency in all things.
     
    Ohh Hallelujah!!! Gloreeeey!

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  • EPISODE 954 – WE HEARD THE SPIRIT INTO US

    CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY

    The Love-Life Agency

    If you are reading this, know that the Lord has released you into a season of daring faith. Don’t take no for an answer, nor settle for less. Hold on to the Word of God, knowing that you walk in answers. Shalom!
    Apostle Bennie
    Author
    Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025
     

    WE HEARD THE SPIRIT INTO US



    “This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?” 

    Galatians 3:2 (KJV)



    There are people who have lived their entire lives feeling worthless, irrespective of the success they’ve achieved, because they grew up hearing words of defeat and doubt.

    These people lived trying to impress others without the consciousness of their worth.

    Words carry the ability to control and influence your entire existence.

    Remember, God created the earth by words. He spoke the universe into being. There is nothing God created without first making a creative utterance. Though He formed man, before He made man, He spoke words.

    ” And God said, Let us make man in our image…” Genesis 1:26 (KJV)

    Thoughts and spoken words shape or ruin destinies.

    Many have not been able to fulfill their purpose because of the words they heard.

    Many others have also found their purpose and walked into glorious manifestation because of the right words they heard.

    Words are spiritual.

    Jesus said, “…And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” (John 6:63)

    Which means the more you interact with the words of Jesus, the more you are saturated with the Spirit and life of His words.

    There are people who want to grow deeper in communion with the Holy Spirit and yet don’t have much engagement with the glorious gospel of Jesus.

    The words of Jesus are the articulation of faith.

    The more you hear words of faith, the more your heart is enriched with the impartations of the Holy Spirit.

    Paul speaking to the brethren in Galatia established that they did not receive the Spirit as a reward for keeping all the Jewish laws. Instead, they received the Spirit as a gift through the HEARING OF FAITH. As they heard and believed the message of faith, they were able to receive the Spirit.

    The message of faith imparts to you with the ability of the Spirit. This is because they are the words of the Spirit of the Lord.

    This is why you have to give attention to the scriptures and materials such as Photizo (Compendium of Eternal Verities) and the rich writings on this platform.

    They are able to shape your thoughts and cause your heart to be influenced by the power of the Holy Spirit.

    People have read these materials and have practically been liberated from several bondages. Some have been made free from negative addiction, suicide, depression, condemnation or sin consciousness, envy, hatred, bitterness, etc.

    At the hearing of the revelation of Jesus, you hear into you, the Spirit of Wisdom, the Spirit of Excellence, the Spirit of Counsel, the Spirit of Boldness, the Spirit of Faith, and the Power of the Spirit.

    Don’t give your heart to the hearing of negative words. These words are possessed by the Spirit of fear, condemnation, lust, greediness and envy.

    Be soaked with the presence of the Holy Spirit as you set your heart on the hearing of faith!

    Selah.

    DIG DEEPER
    (Ephesians 1:13; Acts 10:44-47; John 7:38-39; Romans 4:13-14; Philippians 3:3; Ezekiel 36:26-27)
     
    WE PRAY
    We pray that we shall submit our hearts to the revelation of Jesus, so that our lives shall be soaked and saturated with His Spirit.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    1 YEAR PLAN
    Isaiah 52-54

    2 YEARS PLAN
    1 Samuel 7

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – I submit my heart to the revelation of Jesus.
     
    – My life is soaked and saturated with the Holy Spirit.
     
    – I keep hearing the words of faith.
     
    – My heart is enriched with the impartations of the Spirit as I keep hearing the words of faith.
     
    – I set my heart on the hearing of faith.
     
    Oh, thank you Lord Jesus!

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  • EPISODE 949 – FRUIT OF GENEROSITY 4

    EPISODE 949 – FRUIT OF GENEROSITY 4

    CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY

    The Love-Life Agency

    When your heart is cultivated by the Word of God through meditation, you conceptualise God’s goodness, prosperity, good success and glory. Shalom!
    Apostle Bennie
    Author
    Friday, 29th August, 2025
     

    FRUIT OF GENEROSITY 4



    “I mention this not because I’m requesting a gift, but so that the fruit of your generosity may bring you an abundant reward” 

    Philippians 4:17 (TPT)



    There are people who don’t understand the benefit of giving in the New Testament, and others assume giving has no benefits.

    If you have followed our conversation so far, you will have clarity of heart concerning giving.

    Your giving is not a help you give to God; it is God giving you the opportunity to demonstrate effective stewardship and a partaker of His Kingdom agenda.

    From the previous episode, these are some benefits or profits of generosity:

    Your Generosity Leads to the Increase of Resources.

    The Love for God and His Kingdom is deepened In Your Heart.

     This love for God and His Kingdom:

    – Makes you live above yourself

    Giving makes you fully circumcise the self. You don’t become stingy. A stingy heart shrinks and soon becomes empty. However, a giving heart is happier and attracts many.

    Another thing giving does to your heart is that it produces contentment in your heart.

    You will not die or become a slave to anything you have been able to give. Giving trains your heart to value impact above acquisition. This is what makes you have mastery over things.
    Anything you cannot give out has dominion over you.

    Those who find it difficult to give esteem to their acquisition above the transformation of others.

    Selflessness leads to contentment. Most people who are not content are selfish. They want everything to keep.

    Paul the apostle said, “Godliness with Contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6)

    When you learn to share or give what you have, it crushes every sense of greediness and envy in you.

    Anything you can submit to God doesn’t control your heart.

    A rich man came to Jesus and asked, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God.” (Here he was pointing him to His Divinity). Jesus continued by answering his question, saying, “But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”

    The rich man said to Jesus, “Which ones?”

    Jesus said, “‘You shall not murder,’ ‘You shall not commit adultery,’ ‘You shall not steal,’ ‘You shall not bear false witness,’ ‘Honour your father and your mother,’ and, ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ ”

    The young man said to Jesus, “All these things I have kept from my youth.

     What do I still lack?”

    Now the young was claiming righteousness by his self efforts. He was to turn to Jesus for Life instead of exercising confidence in his own works.

    However, this is the main matter:

    Jesus said to him, If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.” (See Matthew 19:16-22)

    This is interesting, the young man couldn’t obey even the first commandment:

    “You shall have no other gods before Me.”

    This commandment tells us to put God first. And the young rich man couldn’t put God first. He esteemed his possession, than eternal life.

    Which litmus test did Jesus use?

    GIVING!

    Get this: giving proves the condition of the heart.

    Remember Abraham, God gave him Isaac and still asked him to sacrifice him.  What was the goal?

    To prove the faith of Abraham.

    Has God instructed you to give? Understand that He is giving you the opportunity to demonstrate how you ESTEEM HIM above your possession.

    Selah.

    DIG DEEPER
    (2 Corinthians 8:1-5;  Genesis 22:1-14: 2 Corinthians 8:24; 1 John 3:17-18; Hebrews 6:10)
     
    WE PRAY
    We pray that our hearts shall be submitted to the Lord and enjoy more grace to demonstrate our love towards God through our generosity.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    1 YEAR PLAN
    Isaiah 37-39

    2 YEARS PLAN
    Ruth 6

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – My heart is submitted to the Lord daily.
     
    – I enjoy more grace to demonstrate my love towards the Lord.
     
    – Through my generosity, I exercise dominion over money.
     
    – Through my generous giving, I esteem the Lord above all of my possessions.
     
    Oh, thank you Lord Jesus!

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