Ephesians 1:7

 ‘In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;’

• DAILY READING  John 11:1-27; 2 Chronicles 10-11; Psalm 75
Leading the way, is an international ministry that has an outreach arm in Syria. Their outreach has been very active in preaching Christ in that region. Recently they came into the news limelight when a highly ranked religious leader in ISIS, became converted through their ministry.

According to the story carried in Charisma magazine, this ISIS leader, Mohamed, had originally intended killing the outreach coordinator, a man named Peter. Mohamed had gotten Peter’s contact information and called him, pretending to want to convert to Christianity. But after the call, Peter had an uneasy feeling that he was really from ISIS and planned to kill him. However, Peter also had  an inner peace, that The Lord had a plan for the meeting and would protect him. Peter did see Mohammed, but strangely enough, Mohamed could not carry out his intended plan, but rather found himself overwhelmed by God’s Presence. He broke down and began to cry, then he got up abruptly and left. 

Soon after that, Muhammad began to dream about the Blood of Jesus. He couldn’t understand what it meant and the dream scared him. He then called Peter, urgently asking to meet him. This time he was truly seeking for answers. Peter then preached Christ to him and told him about the power in the blood of Jesus. Muhammad then confessed to Peter his intended plan to kill him the first time they met. He apologized and then repented. Afterwards, Mohamed committed to live for Jesus and became baptized. And today, the former ISIS leader is now conducting a Bible study for other Syrian people in his area.

Indeed there is amazing power in the blood of Jesus. By the power in the blood of Jesus this former ISIS leader was delivered. On the cross God gave humanity the greatest gift of all, which is redemption by the blood of Jesus. And His blood has purchased grace for us. 

Ephesians 1:7 says ‘In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;’

Today is the first day of the fifth month, which is the month of May. It is the month of grace, because biblically 5 is the number of grace.  The number 5 is mentioned 318 times in Scripture and symbolizes God’s grace, goodness and favor toward us. Indeed this fifth month marks entrance into a new realm. 

A new season with God is when He prepares to launch us to a new level. And because Grace is God’s supernatural favor, mercy and empowerment, it means in this new month, we are about to be launched into a new level of supernatural favor. 

Grace is kindness from God that we don’t deserve. Mohamed by human standards after all the atrocity committed as an ISIS leader, may not deserve salvation, but through the blood of Jesus grace located him. 

The same way there are many favors we may not deserve, but by the shed blood, grace locates us and delivers God’s goodness to us. Grace empowers and strengthens us. No matter what has happened in the past,  by reason of grace, God is about to usher you into a new season of ease and peace. Inexplicable blessings will be coming your way. Favors you may not understand will locate you. Indeed the door has opened before you, to step into a new realm of strange favors. In this new month of May, grace will be released for speedy accomplishments. In your family, health, finances and all areas, you are rising to a greater level. Indeed you have entered into a new realm. It’s here, it’s now.  Welcome to your new season. 
PRAYER:  Lord I thank You for bringing me into a new season of divine favor. Indeed by the blood of Jesus I have crossed over into a realm of inexplicable blessings. Thank You Lord for all You are set to do in my life in this new month in Jesus name. 

 QUOTE 

The tests you are going through in life today is not for your destruction, it is for your testimony. – WORDBITE 222.  

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