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Eat and Eat not

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The ancient Israelites were narrowed as to what to eat by God because God wanted them consecrated for His purpose or perhaps, the animals in the blacklist have a way of life that does not portray cleanliness or holiness. From Leviticus 11:1-23, the ancient Israelites were supposed to eat only terrestrial animals that chew the cud and have completely divided hoofs, unlike camel, coney, hate and swine who do not satisfy this category. They were also supposed to eat only fish with fins and scales, eat a category of insects which include locusts and grasshoppers and eat from a category of birds. In this present generation, the Word of God makes us know that " food does not by any means draw us nearer to God, We will, in terms of our relationship with God, be no better if we eat it or any worse if we do not "(1 Cor 8:8). 1 Tim 4:4-5 also says that " Everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is conse

The Invitation to Rest

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Weary? Tired from the stressors of life? Tired of your sin and burdened with it? Jesus is still saying Come as He said over 2000 years ago. Come .  Come for rest. Come for a lighter burden and an easier yoke.  Come for relief from your oppression. Come .  Don't look elsewhere for rest, Come . Come to the only one in whom you can find true rest which comprises all dimensions of healing, love and peace. Come . Look, He didn't lie to us to make His offers so attractive. He still said there is another yoke carry.  His yoke. And guess what? This yoke and burden will not be bore by you alone, He will bear it with you. This weight will fall on bigger and stronger shoulders than yours, that is why they will be lighter and easier to carry. Hallelujah, He is our Yoke mateπŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€. A relationship with God changes meaningless, wearisome toil into spiritual productivity and purpose.