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The power of the Tongue

26. Jan 2026 On The Way In Love
(by pastor Jean)
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Prov 18:21; MEV). The author of this verse is attributing great power to this very small part of our bodies. (See also James 3:5). Speaking negative circumstances as we see, hear or feel them can lead to death so we need to speak God’s word over these circumstances in order to bring life because God’s word is life, it is God-breathed (Jn 6:63, 2Tim 3:16). If we speak God’s word in faith, it has the power to change our negative circumstances, for example, “Whoever says to this mountain, be removed and be thrown into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says shall come to pass, he will have whatever he says” (Mark 11:23; MEV). (Notice the verb, “say” is in that verse 3 times! The Bible says that “The word of God will not return to Me void” (Isa 55:11; NKJV), that being the case we need to speak it, just like Jesus did (John 3:34). If you need peace declare that God’s peace will guard your heart and mind (Phil 4:7), if you need healing, confess that “By His stripes you were healed” (1 Peter 2:24), if you are broke, then shout that God will meet all your need (Phil 4:19). Immerse yourself in the promises of God concerning your situation so that your mind becomes renewed (Rom 12:2) and then your thinking and your speech will become lined up with God’s word. Start thanking God for the victory before you even see it. This is what Jesus did when He commanded Lazarus to come out of the tomb, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me” (John 11:41b; MEV). One more thing-don’t give up, keep on keeping on!!

The Blessings of God

22. Jan 2026 On The Way In Love
(by pastor Norman)
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning” (James 1:17; NKJV). Let’s look at some of God’s blessings. He sent His Son to die on a cross (1 Peter 3:18) so our sins could be forgiven (Col 1:14), we could be saved or born again (John 3:5-7) and our spirits made new (Ezek 36:26). Our fellowship with God broken by sin (Is 59:2) was restored (1 John 1:9). Jesus won victory and authority for us over satan (1 Cor 15:51, Col 2:15). We have been set apart for His service (1 Cor 6:11) and God no longer sees our sins (Heb 8:12). God sees us as righteous (2 Cor 5:21). (John 1:16; NKJV). As His children (John 1:12), we can enjoy His abundant and eternal life, this includes all His material blessings and provision (John 10:10, 3:16), healing, health, wholeness (Matt 8:17) and strength (Is 41:10). The Holy Spirit brings God’s peace and joy to us (Rom 15:13) and His unconditional love, not just for us but to share with others (Jer 31:3, Mark 12:31). By His grace We have received all God has for us, His fullness. Grace is unmerited favour and power. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matt 6:33; NKJV), that’s all of God’s blessings. if we seek God with all our heart (Ps 119:2), trust Him (Prov 16:20), delight in His word (Ps 1:1-3) and obey it (Luke 11:28) we will be blessed. Finally, God ”is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that we can ask or think” (Eph 3:20; NKJV)!

How on earth do I hear from God?

15. Jan 2026 On The Way In Love
(by pastor Norman)
We are God’s sheep and He says that His sheep hear His voice and follow Him (John 10:27). God can speak to us as we study His word and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal it to us (John 16:13-15). The Spirit will also bring ideas into our mind (Rom 9:1) and heart (1 John 3:20-21, Rom 8:16). God also speaks to people by a “still small voice” (1 Kings 19:11-12 AMP) or even an audible voice (1 Sam 3:1-8). God uses dreams and visions, prophecy (Acts 2:16-18) and godly counsellors (Prov 24:6b). How do we actually know that it is God speaking to us? If it is God’s, guidance it should line up with His word and come with a strong sense of peace and assurance (James 3:17). We are to “test all things” (1 Thess 5:21); does it line up with God’s word? “Test the spirits”, does the word come from a godly source? “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit” (Rom 8:1-2; NKJV). As Christians, we must renew our minds away from the worldly, fleshly thinking that dominated us to a state where we are sensitive to and directed by the Holy Spirit (Rom 12:2). “For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace” (Rom 8:6). As we saturate in God’s word, we will experience a great peace and hear God’s Spirit clearly (Ps 119:165). Then like Jesus we can all say, “I only do what the Father has instructed Me to do” (from John 14:31). Did I hear an amen!

I AM

12. Jan 2026 On The Way In Love
(by pastor Jean)
After God told Moses to go to Pharoah and bring the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses asked to know God’s name so he would have some authority behind him and God answered, “I am who I am” (Ex 3:14). This title shows the eternal existence of God and confirms the fact that He is always present with us. Jesus also used the same name, “Most assuredly I say to you, before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58; NKJV). This confirms that God the Father and Jesus are one. In the gospel of John Jesus makes 7 “I am” statements. In John 6:35 He states that He is the bread of life and as such He will satisfy our spiritual hunger. He is also the light of the world (John 8:12), our guide through life. In John 10:9 Jesus says, “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved” (NKJV). A few verses later in John 10:14 Jesus tells us that He is the good shepherd, someone who protects and cares for us. Jesus is also the resurrection and the life (John 11:25), the giver of eternal life. Then in John 14:6 He tells us He is, “The way, the truth and the life”. The way to God, the truth about God and the provider of abundant life. Finally, Jesus reveals Himself as the true vine (John 15:1) meaning that if we abide in Him, we will produce fruit. Plenty to study and meditate on!

Thirsting for God’s Fellowship

8. Jan 2026 On The Way In Love
(by pastor Norman)
I love the picture painted in Genesis 3:8 (NKJV) of God walking in the Garden of Eden in “the cool of the day” to fellowship with Adam and Eve; peace, serenity and perfect fellowship with God. King David wrote, “O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You My flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water” (Ps 63:1; NKJV). Does that reflect our desire for God? The prophet Jeremiah told the people that if they sought God with all their heart, they would find Him (Jer 29:13). Christ dwells in us Christians as the Holy Spirit (Gal 4:5) and we have fellowship with God available to us (1 Cor 1:9). However, do we put God first in our lives? (Matt 6:33), do we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength (Matt 12:30) thirsting for His fellowship? Jesus said that if we truly lived in Him (that is walking in His kingdom ways) and allowed Him to live in us and direct our lives (John 5:1-7, Rom 10:9,10) we would be fruitful and blessed. James, the brother of Jesus wrote, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8; NKJV). The apostle Paul did not claim to be perfect or complete in his walk with God, but he pressed on to have all God’s blessings, and all God wanted him to be and do (Phil 3:12-14). Let’s press into His word and prayer allowing the Holy Spirit to change us and grow us and lead us into the fullness of that amazing fellowship God has for us (2 Cor 3:18). Remember God said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Heb 13:5; NKJV).

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