Being empowered by the Holy Spirit. What we can learn from Jesus' last words before he ascended.
Author: Susan Awonuga
Hi! My name is Susan, a teenage girl who is learning about my identity in Jesus Christ (the one who has always been faithful). On my blog I share things about my personal growth, lessons learnt from my walk with God, devotions and words of encouragement. I hope as you read my blog that you feel blessed and that you continue to pursue Jesus.
Go and tell your friends
In Mark 4, Jesus had sailed with his disciples to Gerasenes. As soon as Jesus stepped out of the boat, a demon-possessed man who was well known to the people, approached him. He was a man that could not be restrained, and the people feared him. Jesus delivers that man bringing freedom from oppression. The [...]
The Mission of Moses
The story of Moses is interesting. He was born during a time where an order was given for every male child to be killed. This was all part of Pharaoh’s plan to control the Israelites due to fear that they may betray Egypt by joining forces with their enemies and wage war on the land [...]
Looking onto Jesus (Fb live)
Hey everyone, I don't normally share videos on this blog but I felt led by the Lord to share this video with you all on this platform. This video was recorded last month on Facebook live. I pray that this video encourages you and reminds you to look to Jesus as you run this race. [...]
Being a witness for Jesus
I wanted to share some thoughts about being a witness for Jesus. I hope this blesses you. John chapter 1 introduces Jesus as the Word that became flesh and He is the true light while also mentioning John the Baptist. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came [...]
I will bless the Lord or will I? ~ Psalm 34:1
I will bless the Lord at all times and His praises shall continually be in my mouth – Psalm 34:1 (NRSV). Let’s break it down in another way… I will bless [exalt] the Lord at all [not some of the time, not whenever I feel like it, or when my situation is favourable] [...]
The Lion King Movie: From A Christian Perspective
Four days ago I watched The Lion King with my siblings at the cinemas. It’s a childhood Disney favourite of mine and this movie was a remake of the original animation. I was excited, nostalgic and couldn't help but sing along to some of the songs. But as I watched, I couldn’t help but see [...]
The truth about God and His Word
In light of the recent uproar with an Australian rugby player who has been vilified all over social media, newspaper, slandered by non-believers and even shunned by some Christians – a question that must be asked, was he telling the truth or not? A Christian poet once shared, “People don’t want to hear the truth [...]
Ezekiel’s Prophetic Call
I am currently reading the book of Ezekiel and in chapter 2, Ezekiel is called by God to become a prophet. God explains to Ezekiel that He is sending him to the children of Israel who are rebellious and mentions how their ancestors were also stubborn and hardened their hearts towards God (Eze 2:3). But [...]
Look to Jesus only
Oftentimes, we can look to another brother or sister in Christ and are amazed at what they’re doing. You might even admire them but be careful that you don’t compare yourself or your relationship with God, with theirs. God created us differently, speaks to each and every one of us differently but also, our relationship [...]
Fear of man & people-pleasing
If you ever read 1 Samuel 15, then you might be familiar with the story of King Saul being rejected as king over Israel because of his disobedience to God. The first thing that King Saul was instructed to do, was to seize the city of the Amalek and not to spare the men, women, [...]
Wandering and Wondering
I want to share something that happened today: I went shopping for groceries and also clothes. I was looking for Coles and I misread the arrow. I didn't realize this until I started walking further down the shopping mall. It dawned on me that I was heading in the wrong direction. Instead of turning around, [...]
I am not the Holy Spirit, nor will I ever be
By the time you’ve read the title, you’re probably wondering, where is she going with this? It’s true, obviously, I’m not the Holy Spirit but sometimes we can try to do His job unintentionally. I had a very humbling moment last night where in the middle of a sermon that was teaching on how one [...]
Be Faithful
Since August, God has been teaching me on the importance of faithfulness and this is what I have learnt. Faithfulness & Obedience Faithfulness is encompassed in so many things. Faithfulness to God in your walking with Him. Faithfulness to what He has asked you to do, the assignments He has given you to complete, the [...]
Tell them the truth
I received a ‘verse for the day’ notification on Tuesday and the verse was Proverbs 27:5-6 which says, 5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love. 6 Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts, but profuse are the kisses of an enemy. I began to meditate on those verses and the scripture 2 Timothy 3:16 comes [...]
Tend to My Sheep
This morning, a guest speaker came to my church and preached on responding to the enemy with the Word of God. The only way to resist the enemy and not give into the devil's lies is to know what the scriptures say. After the sermon, there was an altar call for strongholds and he gave [...]
Lord, I need you
If you've backslidden (or backsliding) and you feel ashamed, I want to encourage you that it's not too late to come back to God. Don't allow the enemy to trap you in guilt and shame. Don't camp in condemnation Romans 8:1 says "There is, therefore, no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" 1 [...]
Peter’s prejudice and preaching the Good News
I was reading Acts chapter 10, and in this passage, Peter is hungry and waiting for dinner. He went to the roof to pray and fell into a trance; God showed him a few animals on a blanket and instructs Peter to kill it and eat. Peter declines to say, “By no means Lord; for [...]
The Cross over the costs
The picture above is a net. When Jesus approached Peter and Andrew casting their net into the sea, he said to the “Follow me, I will make you fish for people”. Now, I’m studying the book of Matthews at the moment and what I have noticed, is that, every time Jesus said to his chosen [...]
Peace Be Still
"The waves and wind still know His name" The lyrics are from the song 'It is Well' by Bethel. Whenever I read the story of how Jesus rebukes the wind as He and his disciples are sailing across the sea, I'm always amazed at how He only spoke 3 words — "Peace! Be Still!" Just [...]
Be Grateful + Praise God
Last Thursday I attended my last young adult lifegroup for the year at Church. My young adult pastor asked the question “What are the ways to stay positioned in God during the Christmas season and month of December” I mentioned being grateful because sometimes, we can get caught up in what we’re asking from God, [...]
Encounters and Evangelism
I was reading Acts 9:1-22 about Saul who is now Paul in the bible. This passage of scripture was preached about in last Sunday’s evening service. I decided to read about this myself early this week and God spoke to me through this story. It’s about the encounter of Christ and how he was blinded and [...]
The Grace of God.
Continuing on from the last post about the grace of God. Romans 6:1-2 says “What then are we to say? Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it?”. Imagine being imprisoned by sin, being held in captivity [...]
A Broken and Contrite Heart
“For you have no delight in sacrifice; if I were to give a burnt offering, you would not be pleased. The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart O God, you will not despise” Psalm 51:16-17 In the Old Testament, before Jesus Christ came. Whenever people sinned, they would [...]
The Word of God in the wilderness/world
I want to share what I learnt from studying Luke 4:1-13 in my quiet time. “Jesus filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the spirit in the wilderness” (Luke 4:1) This is significant because the Holy Spirit was the one that led Jesus into the wilderness, away from people [...]
Use what God has given you
Tonight I had Creative at church, where all volunteers that are part of the vocal/choir, band, photography, multimedia, light and sound desk, meet up to hear the vision of the team. This happens fortnightly. On the way to Church, I was thinking about how other people wanted to learn the keyboard. I was happy to [...]
You Will Get There!
I want to share a moment that happened last year and what I learnt from it. Last year, it was my first year of university and I remember that I was running late for my lecture. Usually I get there 10 minutes early so that I can attend my lecture on time and I still [...]
FOCUS: August Growth Journal
This month, I learnt that worship is indeed a weapon. God has been teaching me where I place my eyes and challenged me on what I worship. I find that whatever seems “bigger than me” is where I place all of my attention and project all of my fears. For example, if someone is afraid [...]
Lay your crowns
Last Saturday morning, the song ‘We fall down’ by Chris Tomlin was laid in my heart. Then after I listened to the song, there was a link that directed me to the story behind the song. As I watched, I found out that the song was based on Revelations 4. I read the story for [...]
God is in control
God is in control. Jesus always knew that God was in control. He would often go to his secret place or spend time away from the crowd and his disciples to spend time with Father. He often prayed before he made a move, allowed the spirit of God to lead him into the wilderness and [...]
Susan Awonuga 