A Greeting from Robin Stephen Aldrich ... WELCOME my new Friends and followers to my Page here on Lordsbook.com I personally receive hundreds of Messages, so I regret that I am not able to reply to you as that special and unique individual which of course you are. However despite the limitations of the situation, you are certainly valued. I try not to miss or ignore subsequent messages from Lordsbook friends but sadly may fail from time to time. I am often the second or third person on Lordsbook.com to greet and befriend new members with a range of intentionally Inspirational Christian Posts. I have provided some of our personal details at the left top of my page. ** To review other new members, click on to PHOTOS at the top of your page, and then click onto DIRECTORY at the bottom of your page.** Select USERS from the options and then click onto the box marked >> for the latest new users. You can then EITHER click onto the icon by the person’s name to review their page, and issue a ‘friend invitation’ if you wish, or keep on going backwards from the >> icon to review. In the DIRECTORY section, you may also click onto the Box named 'GROUPS' to see range of options available. ..... Be Blessed by the variety of Posts featured, and feel free to Comment and SHARE any of them. I have provided some of our personal details at the left top of my page. I do not subscribe to Whatsapp or Instagram. My wife and I are elderly and retired and we no longer travel overseas or financially support additional ministries. Sincere Blessings in Jesus Christ, Robin Stephen Aldrich

📘 Bible Trivia — April 17 ❓ Question: According to Mark 4:20, where did some seed fall? #LordsbookDailys #BibleTrivia #Mark420 #BibleQuiz #GetInTheWord #DailyInspiration #FaithOnline #GrowInFaith #GoodSoil

📘 Daily Devotion — April 17 | Mark 4:20 (NKJV) 💯 The Fruit of a Receptive Heart Mark chapter 4 contains the parable of the Sower where Jesus explains how people respond differently to the Word of God. Seeds are scattered on various types of soil representing different conditions of the human heart. Some seeds fall on hard ground and never take root. Others grow briefly but wither under pressure or are choked by distractions. In verse 20 Jesus describes the good soil. This represents a heart that hears the Word of God, accepts it, and allows it to take deep root. The result is fruitfulness. Spiritual growth produces visible evidence through transformed character, obedience, and influence on others. The emphasis is not merely on hearing the Word but receiving it. Many people hear Scripture regularly, yet true transformation happens when the heart welcomes God’s truth and allows it to shape thoughts, attitudes, and actions. Fruitfulness also varies. Some produce thirtyfold, others sixty, and others a hundred. The key point is not comparison but faithfulness. Every life that receives the Word and lives by it will produce fruit in God’s timing. For believers today this verse invites us to examine the condition of our hearts. When the Word of God is received with humility and obedience, it grows into a life that reflects God’s character and purpose. Reflection Questions 1. How receptive is my heart when I hear the Word of God 2. What distractions or pressures might be limiting spiritual growth 3. In what ways is God producing fruit in my life Prayer Lord God help my heart to remain open and receptive to Your Word. Remove distractions and attitudes that prevent spiritual growth. Let Your truth take deep root in my life and produce fruit that honors You. In Jesus name Amen. Practical Application ● Spend intentional time reading and reflecting on Scripture ● Identify distractions that prevent spiritual growth and remove them ● Look for ways to apply God’s Word through obedience and service Takeaway Thought A heart that receives God’s Word deeply will always produce fruit that reflects His work in our lives. #LordsbookDailys #DailyDevotion #April17 #Mark420 #GoodSoil #BearFruit #HearTheWord #BibleInspiration #GrowInFaith

📘 Daily Verse — April 17 | Mark 4:20 (NKJV) 📖 But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred. #LordsbookDailys #DailyVerse #April17 #Mark420 #GoodSoil #BearFruit #BibleInspiration #GrowInFaith

TODAY'S MESSAGE SERMON TITLE: “3 SIGNS GOD IS WORKING IN YOUR LIFE — EVEN WHEN YOU DON’T SEE IT” There are seasons in life when heaven feels silent… Prayers seem unanswered… And nothing around you looks like progress. You fast, you pray, you believe—but it feels like God is absent. But hear this clearly: God is often doing His deepest work in your life when you see the least evidence of it. Just because you don’t see movement doesn’t mean there is no activity. God works behind the scenes before He works in public. 📖 KEY BIBLE VERSES. 1. Isaiah 45:15 "Truly, you are a God who hides Himself, O God of Israel, the Savior." 👉 God is not always loud or obvious. Sometimes He works in hidden ways—shaping, aligning, preparing. 2. Romans 8:28 "All things work together for good to those who love God..." 👉 Not some things—all things, even confusion, delay, and pain. 3. John 5:17 "My Father is always at His work to this very day, and I too am working." 👉 Even when nothing seems to be happening, God is still actively working. 🔑 3 SIGNS GOD IS WORKING IN YOUR LIFE 1. YOU ARE EXPERIENCING UNCOMFORTABLE CHANGE Things are shifting… People are leaving… Old habits no longer satisfy you. 👉 This is not loss—it is divine pruning. John 15:2 – God prunes the branches that bear fruit so they can bear more. Spiritual Insight: God will disrupt your comfort to align you with your calling. If everything feels uncomfortable, don’t panic—you are being repositioned. 2. YOU FEEL A DEEP INNER RESTLESSNESS You can’t settle anymore. Things that once excited you now feel empty. 👉 That restlessness is not confusion—it’s divine dissatisfaction. Ecclesiastes 3:11 – “He has set eternity in the hearts of men…” Spiritual Insight: God places a holy dissatisfaction in you to push you toward purpose. You’re not lost—you’re being redirected. 3. DOORS ARE CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY Opportunities disappear. Plans fail. People reject you. 👉 It feels painful—but it is often protection and redirection. Revelation 3:7 – “What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open.” Spiritual Insight: Every closed door is God saying, “This is not My best for you.” Sometimes God says “no” because He sees what you cannot see. 📖 BIBLICAL CASE STUDY: JOSEPH Look at the life of Joseph (Genesis 37–50): Betrayed by his brothers Sold into slavery Falsely accused Thrown into prison At every stage, it looked like God was absent. But in Genesis 39:21, the Bible says: "But the Lord was with Joseph…" 👉 Even in prison, God was working. And eventually, Joseph rose to become a ruler in Egypt. Genesis 50:20: "You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good." Lesson: God was working all along—in silence, in suffering, in delay. 🛠 PRACTICAL ACTION STEPS 1. Trust God’s process, not just His promises Don’t quit because you don’t understand the season. 2. Stay spiritually consistent Keep praying, studying, and serving—even when you feel nothing. 3. Interpret your situation spiritually, not emotionally Feelings fluctuate—God’s plan does not. 4. Document your journey Write down what God is doing—you’ll see patterns later. 💡 DEEP SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS God’s silence is not His absence—it is often His strategy. Delay is not denial—it is preparation. Hidden seasons produce visible glory. God works in you before He works through you. ❓ QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION 1. What uncomfortable changes am I resisting that God may be using? 2. Where do I feel restless—and could it be God calling me higher? 3. What closed door am I still complaining about instead of trusting God for? 4. Do I trust God only when I see results? 🙏 POWERFUL PRAYER POINTS Father, open my eyes to see Your hand even in hidden seasons. Lord, give me grace to trust You when I don’t understand. Every delay in my life, turn it into divine preparation. Remove every fear and doubt that weakens my faith. Align me with Your perfect will, even when it is uncomfortable. 🔥 CALL TO ACTION Don’t misinterpret your season. Just because it’s quiet doesn’t mean God is inactive. Just because it’s hard doesn’t mean God has left you. God is working. Right now. In you. For you. Through you. So stand firm. Stay faithful. Keep moving. Because one day, what feels confusing today will become your testimony tomorrow. 👉 Trust the unseen work of God—your breakthrough is already in motion. If you have not given your life to Jesus kindly do so by joining a Bible believing Church. You can get inspirational ebooks from my selar shop below https://selar.com/m/umoh-edem1 https://selar.com/m/umoedem CONTACTS - WhatsApp +2349024173027, +2349055447540 Email pastor.umoedem@gmail.com

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📘 Bible Trivia — April 16 ❓ Question: According to Mark 3:35, where was Jesus teaching? #LordsbookDailys #BibleTrivia #Mark335 #BibleQuiz #GetInTheWord #DailyInspiration #FaithOnline #GrowInFaith #TeachingTheCrowd

📘 Daily Devotion — April 16 | Mark 3:35 (NKJV) 💯 The Family of Obedience Mark chapter 3 concludes with a powerful statement from Jesus about spiritual family. While He is teaching, someone tells Him that His mother and brothers are outside looking for Him. In response, Jesus points to those around Him and explains that those who do the will of God are His true family. Jesus is not rejecting His earthly family. Instead, He is revealing a deeper spiritual reality. In the kingdom of God, relationship with Him is not defined by physical connection but by obedience and faith. Those who follow God’s will become part of a spiritual family united by faith in Him. This teaching expands the understanding of belonging in God’s kingdom. Anyone who responds to God with faith and obedience is welcomed into the family of Christ. The kingdom of God is not limited by heritage, culture, or status. It is open to all who follow Him. For believers today this verse reminds us that our identity in Christ places us within a greater family. We are connected to other believers through a shared commitment to God’s will. This spiritual bond encourages unity, support, and love among those who walk with Christ. Doing the will of God is the outward expression of a heart that truly belongs to Him. Reflection Questions 1. Am I actively seeking to follow God’s will in my daily life 2. How does knowing I belong to God’s family strengthen my faith 3. In what ways can I encourage and support others in the family of Christ Prayer Lord God thank You for inviting me into Your spiritual family. Help me to live in obedience to Your will and to love others who belong to You. Teach me to walk faithfully as a member of Your kingdom and to reflect Your love in my life. In Jesus name Amen. Practical Application ● Seek God’s will daily through prayer and Scripture ● Encourage and support fellow believers as members of God’s family ● Demonstrate love and unity within the body of Christ Takeaway Thought Those who follow the will of God belong to the family of Christ and share in the unity of His kingdom. #LordsbookDailys #DailyDevotion #April16 #Mark335 #DoTheWillOfGod #FamilyOfGod #Obedience #BibleInspiration #GrowInFaith

📘 Daily Verse — April 16 | Mark 3:35 (NKJV) 💯 For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother. #LordsbookDailys #DailyVerse #April16 #Mark335 #DoTheWillOfGod #FamilyInChrist #BibleInspiration #GrowInFaith