Machaira With Apostle Bennie

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  • EPISODE 900 – THE GREAT EXAMPLE OF JESUS

    EPISODE 900 – THE GREAT EXAMPLE OF JESUS

    CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY

    The Love-Life Agency

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    Percept upon percept, here a little and there a little, we have dived into many rich realities of faith. Episode 900 is here. Beloved, this journey has been so refreshing, edifying and insightful. I know you’ve been equipped within these past years. For today, I want to know how this rich platform has sincerely blessed you in the comments.
    Apostle Bennie
    Author
    Friday, 11th July, 2025
     

    THE GREAT EXAMPLE OF JESUS

    “And consider the example that Jesus, the Anointed One, has set before us. Let his mindset become your motivation” 

    Philippians 2:5 (TPT)

    As Paul the apostle was admonishing the Church in Philippi to walk and work in oneness, he pointed out the need for humility to make that a reality.

    In his admonishment, he shared the greatest example of Jesus.

    The example of Jesus brings clarity to how a believer has to express the divine reality.

    He is the embodiment of the Godhead and the express image and portrait of the invisible God. (Colossians 1:15)

    This means that the example of Jesus is the ultimate expression of divine humility.

    The greatest model of divine humility is Jesus. When you emulate the example of Jesus, you live the true Kingdom life.

    “And consider the example that Jesus, the Anointed One, has set before us. Let his mindset become your motivation. He existed in the form of God, yet he gave no thought to seizing equality with God as his supreme prize. Instead he emptied himself of his outward glory by reducing himself to the form of a lowly servant. He became human! He humbled himself and became vulnerable, choosing to be revealed as a man and was obedient. He was a perfect example, even in his death—a criminal’s death by crucifixion! Because of that obedience, God exalted him and multiplied his greatness! He has now been given the greatest of all names!” Philippians 2:5-9 (TPT)

    It wasn’t a high thing for Jesus to become a human. It was a demonstration of His humility.

    For Jesus to live humbly means humility is a great thing and a precious quality in the Kingdom.

    Humility was a precious thing in God’s saving plan. In truth, if not for the humility of Jesus, the eternal plan of God wouldn’t have been executed. The greatest work of God in the universe was accomplished when the WORD (Jesus) humbly became flesh.

    Jesus, being God, humbled himself to the form of a lowly servant.

    Yes, Jesus was given because God loved the world. However, He was able to be given because He humbled Himself.

    Being humble is a great mystery unto greatness and increased authority.

    The crucifixion of Jesus was God’s demonstration of wisdom to bring salvation to mankind. And it took the humility of Jesus for Him to exercise obedience even unto death. Thus, humility is a demonstration of God’s wisdom.

    “He humbled himself and became vulnerable, choosing to be revealed as a man and was obedient. He was a perfect example, even in his death—a criminal’s death by crucifixion!” (Verse 8)

    Jesus’ humility was so great at a point when He could have commanded legions of Angels to fight for Him (Matthew 26:53), He chose the sufferings of the cross.

    Read more about the crucifixion of Jesus here.

    It is clear that the greatest demonstration of God’s love was through the humility of Christ. And He attained and obtained a name which exudes the greatest authority in the entire universe of God.

    It takes a humble heart to serve under authority, to exercise great authority.

    Choose the example of Jesus!

    Walk in Humility!
    DIG DEEPER
    (James 4: 6-10; Philippians 2:3-10; Proverbs 22:4; Matthew 23:12)
     
    WE PRAY
    We pray that we shall walk and live consistently after the pattern of Jesus’ humility at all times and in all places.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    1 YEAR PLAN
    Psalm 91-93

    2 YEARS PLAN
    Joshua 2

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – I live and walk consistently after the pattern of Jesus’ humility.
     
    – I walk in the humility of heart daily at all places.
     
    – I am humble to the core.
     
    – I don’t entertain pride in any form.
     
    Oh, thank you Lord Jesus!

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  • EPISODE 899 – A GREAT SECRET TO MULTIPLY GRACE

    EPISODE 899 – A GREAT SECRET TO MULTIPLY GRACE

    CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY

    The Love-Life Agency

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    Beloved, what do you SEE? Which results are you seeing now? These are not some words of encouragement. I am talking to you about a divine principle that works. You cannot accomplish beyond what you have SEEN.
    Apostle Bennie
    Author
    Thursday, 10th July, 2025
     

    A GREAT SECRET TO MULTIPLY GRACE

    “…God resists you when you are proud but multiplies grace and favor when you are humble.”

    1 Peter 5:5 (TPT)

    Paul the apostle was clear on this: “I am what I am by the grace of God.”

    He knew he couldn’t achieve anything without the supply of God. Grace is God’s supply to you.

    (To read more on Grace, get  my new COMPENDIUM OF ETERNAL Verities, PHOTIZO ALPHA EDITION)

    Jesus, as the embodiment of Grace, said, Without me you can do nothing.

    The grace of God is essential for living out God’s purpose and fulfilling ministry.

    Grace is the economy of God’s household. It is the substance of God’s dealings with men. While faith is the substance of our dealings with God.

    Though every believer has access to the enjoyment of grace, it takes more than being born again to enjoy the multiplication of grace.

    From the opening verse, you will see that pride is a hindrance to the multiplication of grace. God multiplies grace and favour to the humble.

    Humility is one of the greatest secrets to the enjoyment of multiplied grace. It takes humility to submit to God’s supply.

    To be proud towards God is to subtly esteem yourself above God’s graciousness.

    Thus, the pride-filled person sets himself up as a resistance to the grace of God.

    In his writing to the saints in Philippi, Paul the apostle addressed how satisfied he would be to see the brethren work together in love. However, the possibility of that togetherness is dependent on how they walk in humility.

    Paul explained how one can exercise himself or herself in humility.

    Please take a look at these scriptures:

    “So I’m asking you, my friends, that you be joined together in perfect unity—with one heart, one passion, and united in one love. Walk together with one harmonious purpose and you will fill my heart with unbounded joy.
    Be free from pride-filled opinions, for they will only harm your cherished unity. Don’t allow self-promotion to hide in your hearts, but in authentic humility put others first and view others as more important than yourselves. Abandon every display of selfishness. Possess a greater concern for what matters to others instead of your own interests. And consider the example that Jesus, the Anointed One, has set before us. Let his mindset become your motivation”     Philippians 2:2-5 (TPT)


    Here are a few characteristics of the humble reading through the verses:

    – The humble is compassionate.
    – The humble lives under God’s Leadership.
    – The humble surrenders to God.
    – The humble knows how to communicate in love. He’s a master communicator.
    – The humble is obedient.
    – The humble has a thankful heart.
    – The humble is wise and demonstrates wisdom by following the example of Jesus.

    Walk in humility to unlock the supply of multiplied grace in your life.

    Shalom!

    Selah.

    DIG DEEPER
    (James 4: 6-10; Philippians 2:3-10; Proverbs 22:4; Matthew 23:12)
     
    WE PRAY
    We pray that our hearts shall be free from every prideful thought and seed.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    1 YEAR PLAN
    Psalm 88-90

    2 YEARS PLAN
    Joshua 1

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – My heart is free from every prideful thought and seed.
     
    – I walk in the humility of heart at all times.
     
    – I humbly submit to the supply of God.
     
    – I enjoy the supply of multiplied grace in my life.
     
    Oh thank you Lord Jesus!

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  • EPISODE 827 – YOUR SEASON OF EXALTATION IS HERE

    EPISODE 827 – YOUR SEASON OF EXALTATION IS HERE

    CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY

    The Love-Life Agency

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    Your due season is already here! That is why you are reading today’s Machaira with Apostle Bennie. REMAIN EXPECTANT FOR YOUR TESTIMONY. I will be so excited to read your testimony in the comments. Shalom Aleichem!
    Apostle Bennie
    Author

    Tuesday, 29th April, 2025

    YOUR SEASON OF EXALTATION IS HERE

    “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”

    1 Peter 5:6 – 7 (NKJV)

    The adversary wants you to lose your confidence in God. He wants you to feel distressed or discouraged about how things have not gone in the direction you expected. And to think God is not caring and the promises of the scriptures are not true.

     His goal is to force or push you to a level where you become angry with God.

    He wants you to deny the reality of God’s kindness in your heart. He keeps reminding you of your failures and the negative experiences you’ve had, though you have been serving the Lord.

    He keeps sowing thoughts of doubts or posing doubtful questions in your mind.

    For example:

    “After you gave that amount to the Kingdom gospel, has your life become better?”

    “You had hoped to see your dad or mum healed of that infirmity, what has happened?” “And you think the healing power of God is real?”

    “Do you even think the Gospel message of Jesus is real?”

    “Don’t you think these things are mere lies or fables?”

    “Look at your family, your siblings; do you remember your friend who also lost their parents?”, “How about your uncle who served God but has lost everything?”
     “Don’t you think the stories of the Bible are mere fiction?”

    “You don’t need God to be better, take your own life into your own hands. And forget about this God”

    Listen, when the adversary comes after your faith and exaltation, he tries to hit you hard at your weakest state. He will shamelessly and persistently inject more questions and thoughts to break you down.

    Have you had questions like these also:

    “Where was God when you failed your exams?” “Where was God when you got raped?” “Where was God when you were robbed?” “Where was God when you lost that money?” “Where was God when everyone left you?” “Where was God when you were abused, maltreated, cheated, scammed?” “Where was God when the lady or gentleman you loved left you or abandoned you?” etc

    These questions are targeted by the adversary to establish enmity between you and God.

    All of a sudden, you forget the goodness of God. You forget your testimonies, and you continue to brood over these thoughts of the devil.

    You even begin to forget that the very air you breathe is a gift from God.

    You suddenly become so arrogant and proud before the Lord.

    Get this, such thoughts are attacks of the devil, to build strongholds of pride in your heart. Such thoughts are programmed by the adversary to make you doubt God’s help and to shipwreck your faith.

    Such thoughts become stronger when you are close to your season of exaltation.

    The adversary knows that the more you humble yourself before the Lord, the more you increase in faith to receive from the Lord.

    He knows the more you submit to the power of the word of God, the stronger your expectation for your miracle and exaltation.

    “Surely there is a future [and a reward], And your hope and expectation will not be cut off” Proverbs 23:18 (Amplified Bible).

    He doesn’t want you to have any expectation or hope in the Lord. He makes you think you can’t predict or expect anything glorious.

    That is a lie!

    Beloved, you have to maintain your expectation in God. Your season of exaltation is here. Don’t allow your past to distract you.

    “Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward” Hebrews 10:35

    A life lived by the word of God is predictable. When you live by the word, you can have expectations of glory.

    There is nothing like uncertainty in the Word of God. This doesn’t mean you will not face opposition. You may face the worst of challenges. But the counsel of the Lord for your life shall stand.

    Joseph, who was a promised child, was sold into slavery by his brothers, and he was taken to prison by his master Potipher (whose house prospered because of Joseph, Genesis 39:2-5). He chose to honour God, and he was imprisoned

    What?

    Where was God?

    Listen, the Lord was with Joseph all through. Though those seasons were challenging times for Joseph, everything was playing out perfectly for him. The slave who became a prisoner rose to become the Prime Minister.

    Beloved, don’t give up, refuse the doubts and remain humble before the Lord, for the season of your exaltation is here!

    Hallelujah!

    DIG DEEPER
    (Proverbs 24:14; Psalm 37:37; Jeremiah 29:11; James 4:10; Job 36:22)
     
    WE PRAY
    That our confidence expectation in God shall not be cast away, no matter the opposition.

    In the name of Jesus.

    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    1 YEAR PLAN
    1 Chronicles 13-15

    2 YEARS PLAN
    Numbers 1

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:

    – This is my season of exaltation and I don’t permit any distraction from the adversary.
     
    – I refuse to doubt God, I hold on strongly to what God has said.
     
    – No challenge is big enough to move me away from God.
     
    – I don’t permit any voice to distract me from the sure word of God.
     
    – I imbue focus to maintain absolute confidence in God.
     
    – Through prayer and the study of the word I build more absolute confidence in God.
     
    – I don’t give my mind to the negative situations around me, I make the word of God my focus.
     
    Oh Hallelujah, Gloreeeey!!!

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  • EPISODE 808 – WHY HONOUR YOUR LEADERS

    EPISODE 808 – WHY HONOUR YOUR LEADERS

    CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY

    The Love-Life Agency

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    Beloved, until you speak forth the Word, you shall not see a performance. No matter the matter, don’t speak your fears, don’t speak your challenges, SPEAK THE RHEMA OF GOD IN YOUR HEART!
    Apostle Bennie
    Author

    Thursday, 10th April, 2025

    WHY HONOUR YOUR LEADERS

    “and [we ask that you appreciate them and] hold them in the highest esteem in love because of their work [on your behalf]. Live in peace with one another.”

    1 Thessalonians 5:13 (Amplified Bible)

    To address the practical ways to honour your leader, you should first know its importance. Most people don’t see why or the need to appreciate their leaders.

    – Appreciating and honouring the leaders God has set over you is also a demonstration of honour to God.

    The Church is established by our Lord Jesus. The Leaders who are set in the Church are appointed by the Lord. They don’t serve themselves or their interest. They serve the interest and the purpose of the Lord. These leaders are accountable to God. 

    Therefore, to dishonour these leaders is a dishonour to God’s authority. You cannot truly say that you honour the Lord and will dishonour those He has sent to you.

    If you honour the Lord, you must honour His messengers.

    – Leaders must be honoured because honour allows them or gives them reason to lead with joy and not with grief. (Hebrews 13:17).

    To be a leader in the Kingdom is to serve. It already comes with alot of sacrifice to be in a position of leadership within the Church. Therefore when your leaders are not leading you with joy, it gives you no advantage or benefits. You cannot benefit or gain any profit from an uninspired and griefed leader.

    Your honour is part of the things which motivates a leader to express himself to you with joy. Nobody takes delight in teaching a person who is disrespectful and insubmissive or insubordinative.
    How can a spiritual leader guide you into God’s agenda when you have refused to submit to his leadership?

    When you don’t honour your leaders, you despise their ability to lead and minister to you. This then means you are not going to enjoy edification within the Church. Don’t increase the difficulty of their work.

    – Honouring your leaders is proof of humility.

    “Likewise, you younger men [of lesser rank and experience], be subject to your elders [seek their counsel]; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another [tie on the servant’s apron], for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD [the disdainful, the presumptuous, and He defeats them], BUT HE GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.” 1 Peter 5:5 (Amplified Bible)

    Leaders enjoy more grace as they humble themselves in service. As you also submit and humble yourself to your leaders you also enjoy increased grace. To be proud is to set yourself up against the supply of God’s grace.

    You have to train your mind to walk in honour.

    Have you appreciated your leader today?

    Appreciating and honouring your leaders is an obedience to the wisdom of God.

    Selah.

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    DIG DEEPER
    (1 Timothy 5:17; 1 Corinthians  16:15-16; Philippians 2:28-30; 1 Peter 5:5)
     
    WE PRAY
    We pray that we shall be prompt in wisdom to honor the Lord even as we honor leaders.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    1 YEAR PLAN
    1 Kings 6-8

    2 YEARS PLAN
    Leviticus 10

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:

    – I walk in honor towards my Leader.
     
    – I  don’t dishonor the authorities God has set over me.
     
    – I refuse to be ungrateful towards my leader.
     
    – I honor my Leader with my treasure, time and finances.
     
    – I demonstrate honor towards my leader in all things.
     
    Thank you Lord for my Leader.

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  • EPISODE 790 – YIELD TO PRAYER

    EPISODE 790 – YIELD TO PRAYER

    CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY

    The Love-Life Agency

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    There is a way a man who is immersed in the Spirit daily, thinks and lives. You live according to the power of God. You demonstrate love according to the influence of the Spirit. Selah
    Apostle Bennie
    Author
    DIG DEEPER
    (Matthew 13:19; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Ephesians 6:11; James 4:7; Ephesians 4:27)
     
    WE PRAY
    We pray that we shall remain deeply rooted and established in the Lord to the end and fulfilment of God’s purpose.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    1 YEAR PLAN
    1 Samuel 7-9

    2 YEARS PLAN
    Exodus 32

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – I am given to prayer.
     
    – I have absolute confidence in the Lord who is able to keep me from falling.
     
    – I remain strong in the sufficient ability of God.
     
    – I will not fall.
     
    – None of my steps will slide.
     
    – I remain submitted to the Lord.
     
    Thank you Lord Jesus!

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  • EPISODE 741 – SUBMIT TO YOUR SHEPHERD 

    EPISODE 741 – SUBMIT TO YOUR SHEPHERD 

    CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY

    The Love-Life Agency

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    If you have any challenge in your body, RECEIVE YOUR HEALING NOW! Be it infirmity in your kidney, lungs, intestines, stomach, eyes, bones and joints, heart, head, brain, or any other part of your body, YOU ARE HEALED whiles reading. Celebrate your testimony NOW! Hallelujah! (Share your testimony with me in the comments)
    Apostle Bennie
    Author
    DIG DEEPER
    (Acts 20:28; Jeremiah 23:4; Ezekiel 34:2,23; 1 Samuel 13:14)
     
    WE PRAY
    We engage the Wisdom of God to rightly submit with humility to the authority of the Shepherds He has set over us. In the name of Jesus.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2024
    1 YEAR PLAN
    Leviticus 5 – 7

    2 YEARS PLAN
    Genesis 33
     
    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – I remain in the fold (Christ Commonwealth – Community) the Lord has placed me.
     
    – I have found my place and I refuse to isolate myself from the fold.
     
    – Through humility, I submit to the authority of my shepherd (Apostle Bennie).
     
    – I take heed to the leadings of my shepherd (Apostle Bennie).
     
    – I enjoy rest and joy through the guidance of the Shepherd the Lord has given me.
     
    – I don’t wander around like one without a Shepherd.
     
    – I follow diligently to every instruction.
     
    Oh Gloreey! Hallelujah!

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