Apostolic Charge Ministry

November 28,2025 Key Scriptures: Colossians 2:6; Romans 14:23; Hebrews 12:2; Galatians 3:2–5; Revelation 19:10 The gospel is revealed and lived only through faith in Christ Jesus. As the Scripture says, “As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him” (Colossians 2:6). Everyone who has received Christ can only continue in Him by faith, because faith in Christ is life, and “whatever is not of faith is sin” (Romans 14:23). Before Christ came, humanity lived under various instructions of God—circumcision through Abraham, the law through Moses, and ordinances through the prophets. But now, in this dispensation, we live in Christ and for Christ, for the Father Himself declared, “This is My beloved Son… hear Him!” (Matthew 17:5). The blessing God promised Abraham—“In you all the nations of the earth shall be blessed” (Genesis 22:18)—is now fulfilled in Christ Jesus. Yet everything that God has given in Christ can only be received by faith, not by works, law, or pro...

November 21,2025 Understanding Why Jesus Did Not Commit Himself to All Men John 2:23–25 • John 6:26–27 • 1 Samuel 13:14 • Romans 7:17–20 Scripture shows us something profound about Jesus’ relationship with people. At the Feast of the Passover, many believed in His name because of the miracles He performed (John 2:23). They followed Him, admired Him, and even sought Him out. Yet the Bible says: “But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men…” (John 2:24–25) Their belief was shallow—rooted in excitement, needs, and curiosity, not surrender. Jesus saw beyond their words and actions; He saw the heart. Later, another crowd searched for Him, crossed the sea to find Him, and when they finally located Him, Jesus exposed their motive: “You seek Me… because you ate of the loaves and were filled. Labour not for the food which perishes…” (John 6:26–27) Their desire was not for the Bread of Life but for earthly benefits. The Obstruction Within Man Jesus knew what was in man—an i...

November 19,2025 (John 20:24–29; 1 Peter 1:8–9; Romans 10:17) Thomas, one of the twelve, was absent when Jesus first appeared to the disciples after His resurrection. The other disciples joyfully testified, “We have seen the Lord!” (John 20:25). But Thomas refused their witness. He insisted, “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the hole… I will not believe.” His heart leaned toward proof rather than trust; he continued in doubt for eight days. Yet Jesus, full of mercy, appeared again. He stood among them with His resurrected, glorified body—a body Paul describes as “spiritual” and “heavenly” (1 Corinthians 15:42–44). Turning directly to Thomas, Jesus invited him, “Reach your finger here… do not be unbelieving, but believing.” Thomas was overwhelmed and confessed, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:27–28). Then Jesus declared a timeless truth: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:29) In this, Jesus teaches us that...

November 18,2024 KEY SCRIPTURES: Galatians 1:11–12; 2 Corinthians 4:5–6; 2 Corinthians 4:13; Ephesians 1:17–18; Luke 4:18–19 🔹 The Revelation That Births the Gospel The gospel we preach has one unchanging source—the revelation of Jesus Christ. As Paul declared, “I neither received it from man… but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (Galatians 1:11–12) This gospel does not originate from theological training, intellectual reasoning, traditions, or human ideas. Everyone who truly preaches Christ must first arrive at this same divine source—a personal unveiling of the Lord Jesus. It is this revelation that moves us from knowing about Christ to knowing Christ Himself. From that place, we boldly declare, “We believe, and therefore we speak.” (2 Corinthians 4:13) 🔹 A Knowledge That Is Spirit and Life This knowing is not sensual, emotional, or mystical. It is the Spirit-given conviction that turns the written letter into Spirit and life (John 6:63). Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus becomes a...

November 17,2025 (Matthew 16:6; Matthew 23:5–12; John 13:3–15) Jesus warned His disciples, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees” (Matthew 16:6). Their leaven was not physical bread, but the attitude of pride—seeking recognition, positions of honour, and public greetings (Matthew 23:5–7). In contrast, Jesus demonstrated the model of true ministry by stooping down to wash the feet of His disciples (John 13:3–15). In this teaching, we consider the two types of ministers the Lord exposed through His words and actions: Ceremonial Ministers and Servant-Leader Ministers. 1. Ceremonial Ministers (Matthew 23:1–7) These are ministers who love appearance but lack substance. Jesus described them as those who “say, and do not do” (Matthew 23:3). Their focus is on being seen, heard, and celebrated. Characteristics of Ceremonial Ministers: They boast about their experiences, achievements, and spiritual exploits. They speak of power but do not point men to Christ, the Sour...

November 13,2025 Scripture References: 📖 John 1:35–39, Matthew 13:16, 2 Corinthians 4:6 When John the Baptist saw Jesus walking by, he declared to his disciples, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29). Among those who heard this proclamation were two of John’s disciples. The impact of that revelation was so strong that they immediately followed Jesus. Pause for a moment and imagine how powerful John’s teaching ministry must have been—he consistently pointed men away from himself and toward Christ. His message prepared hearts to recognize the Messiah when He appeared. Yet, even among his close followers, only a few responded to that call. As the two disciples followed Jesus, He turned and asked them, “What do you seek?” (John 1:38). Their reply was simple yet profound: “Rabbi, where do You stay?” Jesus invited them to come and see. They went with Him and stayed that night. But notice something remarkable—only one name was recorded t...

November 16,2025 Key Scriptures: Luke 11:20; Matthew 15:26–28; Mark 16:17 Jesus declared, “If I cast out devils by the finger of God, then the Kingdom of God has come upon you” (Luke 11:20). In the same breath He asked, “By whom do your children cast them out?”—revealing a profound truth: casting out demons is not reserved for spiritual elites; it is the inheritance of God’s children. In Matthew 15:26, Jesus referred to deliverance as “the children’s bread.” Although He initially told the Syrophoenician woman that this bread was not for dogs, her humility and faith positioned her to receive what belonged to the household of God. Her sole desire was simple—that the demon tormenting her daughter be cast out. And Jesus granted it. This raises a vital question for the church today: Why are many believers afraid of demons and witchcraft? Why have our prayers focused more on “killing demons” rather than exercising the authority Christ already gave us to cast them out (Mark 16:17)? It seems m...

November 14,2025 Scripture Text: “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.” — Romans 14:17 (KJV) The Kingdom of God, according to the Apostle Paul in Romans 14:17, is not defined by material pleasures, physical abundance, or worldly achievements such as fame, beauty, or wealth. Instead, it is characterized by three divine features that flow in ascending order—Righteousness, Peace, and Joy in the Holy Spirit. These are the true marks of a life governed by God’s rule within. 1. Righteousness – The Foundation of the Kingdom Whose righteousness do we speak of? It is not our own, but the righteousness of Christ, freely given to all who believe in His death and resurrection. Through faith, we are made right with God—not by our works, but by His grace. This righteousness places God on our side, for “If God be for us, who can be against us?” — Romans 8:31. It is this righteousness that gives us confidence before God and form...

November 12,2025 When we come to Christ, we come with the baggage of many things that have consciously or unconsciously become part of our lives—traditions (family, ethnic, or societal), doctrines (religious or denominational), and ideologies that the Bible reveals as being influenced by “the prince of the power of the air” (Ephesians 2:2). These things once made us children of disobedience. The devil’s permanent strategy is to keep believers away from the truth of the Word of God—the Word that is able to build us up (Acts 20:32) and sanctify us (John 17:17). He is not afraid of your long prayers; he is afraid of your long hours in the Word—because understanding the Word brings transformation into the fullness of the image of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18). If the devil succeeds in keeping you away from communion through the Word, he achieves three things: He blinds your heart from the light of God’s truth. (2 Corinthians 4:4) He dulls your eyes of understanding, for understandi...

November 11,2025 📖 Scripture References: Psalm 23:1–6; John 10:11; Isaiah 40:11; Psalm 27:1; Luke 11:21–22 Many of us have often read Psalm 23 and our attention quickly gravitates toward financial provision — “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” Yet, this declaration is far deeper than finances. It covers every sphere of life — spiritual, emotional, physical, and even in the realm of power and authority. When David said, “The Lord is my Shepherd,” he was not merely speaking of material abundance. He was acknowledging a Shepherd who provides strength, protection, and guidance. If the Lord truly shepherds you, then you lack no power, no covering, and no defense, because His shepherding office ensures your complete preservation. David, being a shepherd himself, understood the weight of this truth. He remembered when the lion and the bear came after his flock, and how he pursued them, rescued the sheep, and even struck them down (1 Samuel 17:34–36). That same zeal and power ...

November 10,2025 Scripture Focus: “And you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.” — Colossians 2:10 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” — Romans 8:14 The most enriching and fulfilling life is the one that navigates the world using all the spiritual provisions that are found in Christ. In Him, we have access to wisdom, strength, guidance, and divine resources, for we are complete in Him, the Head of all principalities and powers. In recent times, we have seen many believers emphasize different aspects of Christian devotion — some are more prayer-focused, others give great attention to singing spiritual songs, some to psalms and the Word, and others to the pursuit of prosperity. All these are wonderful expressions of faith, yet imbalance arises when any of these become substitutes for other necessary graces or are used merely as escapes from certain spiritual responsibilities. The truth is that in Christ,...

November 4,2025 📖 “Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1 (NKJV) For many years, the Church, the Body of Christ, has endured shame, criticism, and persecution. She has been mocked, misunderstood, and wrongly accused. Even some who claim to serve God have persecuted the Church, believing they were defending the truth. In so doing, they have fulfilled Christ’s prophecy: 📖 “They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service.” — John 16:2 (NKJV) But beloved, the season is changing. The time has come for the Church to rise again in righteousness and for the world to recognize her as the custodian of divine wisdom and knowledge. The Wisdom of the World Will Fail Just as Pharaoh, king of Egypt, was troubled by dreams that none of his wise men could interpret (Genesis 41:8), the world today will soon reach a point where human wisdom, political str...

November 2,2025 “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) In the agenda of the Lord for His people, there is no room for crawling. Every believer is designed to be in motion — to advance, grow, and ascend in the divine order of grace. The least a believer can do is walk, for the life of the Spirit has no provision for stagnation. Those who wait upon the Lord are not only renewed but are divinely empowered to operate in three progressive realms of movement — mounting up, running, and walking. Each dimension carries a distinct purpose yet leads to one destination: fruitful and victorious living in Christ. 1. Mounting Up with Wings as Eagles — The Realm of Dominion Waiting on the Lord brings you to a realm of spiritual elevation. You rise above earthly limitations and ascend into your heavenly position in Christ Jesus, seated abov...

November 3,2025 “The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.” — Luke 6:40 (KJV) A brief reflection on discipleship reveals that every encounter people have with a true disciple should mirror meeting the Master Himself. The goal of following Christ is not merely association but transformation — to become like Him. The Lord Himself said, “A disciple is not above his master, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his master” (Luke 6:40). To follow Christ and not desire to live, act, and think as He does is a contradiction. Following is not by compulsion; it is a conscious decision to learn, submit, and be molded. A follower who refuses correction, or stands in opposition to the nature of the Master, has missed the essence of discipleship. Even among the Lord’s disciples, there were moments of error and misunderstanding. John, the beloved disciple, though close to Jesus, stumbled more than once. He once forbade someo...