*KINGDOM LIFE DEVOTIONAL* TOPIC: *CREATING A MEMORIAL BEFORE GOD(PART2)* TEXT: *_Mark 14:3-9 (KJV)_* ♦️♦️And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her. And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying. Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. ♦️Brethren, apart from prayers, according to what was said about Cornelius in our yesterday's text, there are also some strategic kingdom investments that stand before God as a memorial. This refers to those acts of generosity, done particularly towards the poor and for the advancement of the kingdom of God. 👉There is a dimension of giving that is merely transactional. They are givings that are characterized by an expectation of receiving something in return, whether a tangible item or a social benefit or recognition. And there's a giving that is sacrificial and strategic, designed to become a memorial. This is when you give, not out of left- overs, but out of a true heart of worship and partnership with God's agenda, then,your giving becomes a memorial. This is not just all about money, but your heart, your obedience, and your love for God's purposes. God alway track such investments. You can assess your givings now, of what stuff they are, to God and to others? 👉The woman in our text gave out of the abundance of her love for Jesus, to the envying of the people. She poured on Jesus a very expensive fragrant oil. Her giving was an act of devotion and extravagant display of love and worship towards Jesus. Her act is often interpreted as a symbol of her repentance and a pre-emptive anointing of Jesus for his burial. The disciples' objections to the "waste" of the perfume emphasize the high value and preciousness of the ointment. She gave Jesus her best, not her least. 👉Any act of kindness, compassion and service to humanity that is beyond formal or normal giving, registers as a memorial before God. When you are a conduit of God's love to the hurting, the broken, and the marginalized, you are not just serving man, you are serving God(Matt.25:40). Such acts of pure love and selflessness, ascend as a fragrant offering before the throne of God. *CONCLUSION* Brethren, any act of giving intended to stand as a memorial, must come from a sincere heart of faith and love towards God and man, and not an outward show of seeking recognition and applaud from men. *PRAYER* Heavenly Father, please help me to always give in accordance to your will and purpose, in Jesus Christ's name, Amen 🙏. *_PLEASE HELP TO ADVANCE GOD'S KINGDOM. SHARE THIS MESSAGE WITH OTHERS IN YOUR CONTACT. GOD BLESS YOU!_*

Beloved, as you step out this week, people that are celebrating your failure before now will come back to celebrate your glorious raising. Every satanic mountain on your way will meltdown, and pillar of limitations in your life and household will collapse and sink down forever... Amen. Good morning, have a blessed day.

Just 10 days ago, he fulfilled his dream and married his childhood love❤️💍 Everything was beautiful, full of hope and life, after a successful season in which he won the Premier League with the Reds and the UEFA Nations League with Portugal ✨ But fate snatched his dream away in an instant without warning 💔 How short life is... and how fragile this time is, when everything can change in the blink of an eye ⏳😔 R.I.P

Inside life

Inside life

One of the greatest gifts my father gave me - unintentionally - was witnessing the courage with which he bore adversity. We had a bit of a rollercoaster life with some really challenging financial periods. He was always unshaken, completely tranquil, the same ebullient, laughing, jovial man

"Meeting with Olamide and becoming one of his signee is one of the best decisions I have made in my life. When I was still coming up, there was a time I performed on stage, and nobody noticed me. No one spared me a second glance; it was as if the DJ was just mixing songs, and everyone was dancing. I felt invisible. That night, I returned to the car with my friend, crying, and promised myself I would never again pursue something I wasn’t ready for. After that day, I went back to the studio and focused on my craft. I ensured I had enough songs and was proficient enough to enter any studio with anyone and create any song. During that period, I rejected several deals from major artists who wanted to sign me. I told them I wasn’t interested until I met Olamide , and then I knew I had made the right decision." — Fireboy_Dml djsquarekid #dj #musician #fyp #viral #trending #explorepage #highlights #Nigeria #

OPEN HEAVENS 2025 DEVOTIONAL DATE: WED, APR 16, 2025 TOPIC: BECOMING A VESSEL UNTO HONOUR MEMORISE: "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." - (Matthew 3:11) READ: Luke 1:26-38 (KJV) MESSAGE: After reading today's topic, you may ask, how do I become a vessel unto honour? The simple answer is that you need the Holy Spirit. In (1 Samuel 16:1,11-13), God told Samuel, "I am sending you to Jesse's house because I want to raise a king there." Jesse didn't present David initially because the entire family believed that David was not the kind of person who could become a king. However, as soon as David came, God said, "That is him." Samuel poured oil on David's head, and the Bible says that the Spirit of God came upon him. When the Spirit of God came upon the shepherd boy, he became who God wanted him to be - a king. God has a great plan for your life, but you need the power of the Holy Spirit over your life to fulfil it. In (1 Samuel 10:6), Samuel told Saul that the Spirit of God would come on him and he would prophesy; the Spirit of God turned an ordinary boy into a prophet. In Judges 13:1-25, an angel told a woman that she was going to give birth to a son and that he would be a judge in Israel. After that son was born, the Bible says that the Spirit of God began to move him. When the Spirit of God comes on someone, the fellow becomes who God says he or she will be. In today's Bible reading, when the angel told Mary, "You will have a son, and He will be the son of the Highest," she asked, "How can this be since I know no man?" The angel gave her the ultimate solution to impossible cases: The Holy Spirit. When the Holy Spirit came upon her, she did the impossible; she conceived God and birthed Him into the world. She became a vessel unto honour because the Holy Spirit came upon her. Are you struggling with sin? Do you find it difficult to spend time in God's presence? Do you lack the fire and zeal to live a holy life? Do you keep going back to your vomit of addictions? Cry out for the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is symbolised as fire, and when fire visits a place, nothing remains the same. When the Holy Spirit came upon Saul, the persecutor, he was changed into Paul, the apostle. Beloved, the Holy Spirit sanctifies vessels for the Father's highest purposes, and you need Him to become a chosen vessel unto honour. PRAYER POINT: Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me and use me for Your glory. BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Kings 19-20 HYMNAL: Hymn 23 - Take my life, and let it be

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The older people that one admires seem to be fearless. They go right out into the world. It's astounding. Maybe they can't see or they can't hear, but they walk out into the street and take life as it comes. They're models of courage, in a strange way

LIFE IS ALL ABOUT PATIENCE

Life is all about patience