God does not compare your life to that of your brother, sister, parents or friends. He compares your life to Christ and His Word. That is the standard. Do not judge or gauge other people's spiritual progress. When you're different, sometimes you don't see the millions of people who accept you for what you are. All you notice is the person who doesn't. Recognizing the gift in another does not diminish your own. We all have our eons to evolve, and although we're all fruits on the same tree, we do not all ripen at the same time. Don’t compare your chapter 1 to someone else’s chapter 20. But you must challenge yourself, If you don't challenge yourself, you will never realize what you can do.
MONDAY AUGUST 26TH 2024 EXTRICATED FROM DEATH …who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel (2 Timothy 1:10). PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME The Bible records that in ancient times, humans lived for exceptionally long periods with lifespans exceeding 900 years. However, as sin increased, lifespans diminished. Genesis 6:3 says because of sin, man's lifespan was limited to 120 years. Moses, in his psalms, made an observation that due to sin, the typical lifespan of man was seventy years or eighty for those who were stronger. Even in old age, man’s life was filled with toil and sorrow, ultimately ending in death (Psalm 90:8-10). The Lord Jesus, however, came to address the root cause of this limitation, which is sin. Through His sacrifice, He provided salvation from sin and made eternal life possible. Eternal life includes “deathlessness.” When you were born again, you passed from death to life (John 5:24). Recall what we read in our them...
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