His Voice Devotional

Text: Matthew 7:13 Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. The way that leads to destruction is broad, so it can allow for anything. A broad way does not restrict a person. There is no need for any form of devotion, consecration or commitment when you are on the broad way.  Please be very careful of any Christianity that relieves you from a disciplined and consecrated life. Our salvation is a call unto holiness and deeper walk with the LORD. You'll remember that Jesus' invitation unto all that are weary and heavy laden is an invitation unto the narrow way. It's an invitation to rest, but for you to enter that rest you must take up His yoke and burden. (Matthew 11:28-30). The narrow way does not permit any extra burden outside the burden of Christ which is  light. Hence, the scripture instructed us to lay aside every weight and sin which so easily ensnares us. (Hebrews 12:2). The narro...

Text: Matthew 7:13 Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Yesterday, we looked at one of the three major features of a narrow way, today,we shall be looking at the second one. Jesus once said in Matthew 18;3 that  unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.  The way that leads to life is narrow, hence it can only take people that are child-like at heart. A child is not as proud as as an adult. A child is humble and that's the reason the narrow way can take him. Jesus said, *"...whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:4)*. The narrow way does not look attractive. It is the humble way for humble people. So, if you are going to travel on the narrow way, you must be converted and become like a child. Jessu also said that  unless you are *converted* and *become* as l...

Text: Matthew 7:13 Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. I remember vividly when I was younger, I used to run errands to a particular food vendor in our neighborhood. We used to call the vendor by the name " *mama narrow way* ". This is because we often access her house through a narrow path.  The features of this path are: 1. The  path can only take one person at a time. Any second person would have to stay behind or right in front of you. 2. The road is usually used by children due to its narrowness. 3. The road does not give room for extra luggage except the plate in your hand. Just as our Lord Jesus Christ mentioned in the scripture, I could relate with the analogy of narrow way due to my childhood experience. The way to life is indeed narrow, and it takes those who can abide by the rules to walk through it. This road does not permit for side by side walk with any. You can only se...

Text: Proverbs 16:32. “ He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.” Power without restraint is dangerous. Authority without love becomes oppression. Spiritual gifts without the fruit of the Spirit will soon turn into instruments of harm rather than healing and blessing. The mark of spiritual maturity is not how much power a believer carries, but how well that power is controlled. *Many people can pray; few can forgive. Many can speak in tongues; few can tame their tongues, Many can call fire; few can show mercy.*  Jesus Christ did not deny that His disciples had power. He rebuked the spirit behind their desire to use it wrongly. Power must always be governed by the Spirit of Christ, otherwise it becomes flesh-driven and destructive. The kingdom of God does not advance by intimidation or threats, but by love, truth, and sacrifice. James 1:20 reminds us that “the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” No ...

Text : Luke 9:54&55 When his disciples James and John observed this rejection, they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?”* *But he turned and rebuked them, In the book of second kings, Prophet Elijah killed 102 soldiers whom the king of Samaria sent to fetch him. He did this because he knew he had the power to do so. He commanded fire from heaven and consumed  two sets of soldiers (2 king 1:1-12). In chapter two of the same second kings, prophet Elisha killed 42 young men who mocked him. He cursed them in the name of the LORD, Suddenly two female bears emerged from the woods and mauled them. (2 Kings 2:23-24). In the new testament, when the days grew closer for Jesus to be taken up to heaven, he was determined to continue his journey to Jerusalem. So he sent messengers ahead of him. On their way, they went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him. But the people would not welcome him, because he was determined to go to Jerusale...

Text :  Matthew 6:34  “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Yes, life can sometimes be unfriendly. Life unfolds in phases, and there are seasons you may truly wish you could skip or wish away. Yet, your disposition toward every turn of events will largely determine what you gain—or lose—from each situation. No matter the season, God always provides a reason for thanksgiving. Often, those reasons come in small, quiet ways. *Do not turn a blind eye to the little graces and privileges God brings your way each day.* They may seem insignificant, but they are evidence of His faithfulness. Be careful not to magnify the bad and the ugly while losing sight of the good. That situation you consider unpleasant may be the very thing someone else is thanking God for today. Perspective matters, and gratitude helps us see clearly. Choose to look for what God has done, rather than cooperating with the enemy by mag...