Nov 1, 2017 |
“And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.” Matthew 1: 16
Joseph the husband of Mary the mother of Jesus was a man who was faithful to his calling in providing all that was required of him.
After his initial hesitation about what he “discovered” about Mary whom he was just engaged to he thereafter embraced in total commitment his responsibility as the father of the child Jesus.
Are you committed to the assignment God has revealed to you like Joseph did or you are still arguing?
He was yielded to God and heard the voice of God distinctly.
From the trip to Bethlehem of Judea, the challenges of finding a birthplace for the Savior which ended in the manger, receiving the shepherds and the wise men and fleeing from Herod he was there for God to use and rely on. Can God depend on you?
With Mary his wife they provided the balanced parenting of husband and wife, father and mother to the child Jesus.
Again how are you carrying out your God given assignment?
Very soon the world will be celebrating Christmas please remember this season that faithful man Joseph the husband of Mary and challenge yourself to be faithful and committed to your calling.
Oct 30, 2017 |
“But we don’t want to cause trouble. So go cast a line into the lake and pull out the first fish you hook. Open its mouth, and you will find a coin. Use it to pay your taxes and mine.” Matthew 17:27
Jesus told Peter to pull out the FIRST fish.
That’s where the miraculous provisions were.
You need to hear God clearly and pay attention to the specific instructions HE is giving you.
Peter opened the mouth of the very first fish he caught.
He did not second-guess himself.
Stop doubting what God has instructed you to do.
David too moved upon specific instructions from God.
“And it shall be, when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then you shall advance quickly. For then the Lord will go out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” 2 Samuel 5:24
David was able to distinguish the sound of marching in the top of the mulberry trees. He did not confuse the sounds
Your path to continuous provision and Victorious Christian life is in your ability to hear God, understand Him and do the specific things He instructed.
Listen to the Specifics in your communion with HIM, write it down and by Faith carry them out and the miracles are yours to enjoy.
Oct 27, 2017 |
“Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?”” 1 Kings 3 :9
“Then the other woman said, “No! But the living one is my son, and the dead one is your son.” And the first woman said, “No! But the dead one is your son, and the living one is my son.” Thus they spoke before the king.” 1 Kings 3:22
When we pray and ask God for a Blessing the answer is often right there in the challenge that now presents itself before us. Solomon asked God for wisdom and in applying himself to solve the first major problem of determining whose child is the living one amongst the two women proved that he has gotten the answer of his request from God.
“And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had rendered; and they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.” 1 Kings 3 :28
When God told Mosses to lead the children of Israel out to the Promised Land and the red sea was ahead and the pursuing army was behind the rod to part the red sea was already in his hand. All he had to do was hear from God and use it.
The answer to the challenge you are facing is in you right now if you will by faith listen to the Holy Sprit to guide you through.
Don’t always see the challenge before you, as an obstacle there is the possibility of an answer in there.
Oct 25, 2017 |
“And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.” Luke 2:36-38
Ana the Prophetess was one of the divine arrangements by God to usher in the earthly birth of the savior. She believed God that she would see the savior before she departs to heaven and by the confession of her faith and praising God it became a reality.
Ana waited long, in fact very long but God’s promise was fulfilled in her eyes.
Sometimes God’s manifestation on some promises may seem long but be assured whatsoever HE has promised you HE is able to fulfill.
Ana despite her personal challenges never ceased being in the presence of God giving thanks, praying and fasting with others until she saw the fulfillment of what she believed.
What is the issue that appears long in being fulfilled in your life? Don’t give up.
“God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” Numbers 23:19
Keep on being in the presences of God, thanking HIM and your prayers will soon become a testimony too.
Oct 23, 2017 |
“Strengthen the weak hands, And make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are fearful-hearted, “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God;
He will come and save you.” Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened,
And the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.” Isaiah 35:3-5
One of the most challenging aspects of the successful Christian’s life is the prayer life
Prayers along with a Holy life must consistently fuel your God given purpose.
The natural flesh of man does not easily sustain the prayer life.
The praying hands often become weak and the knees to be used in praying tends to be feeble.
Consequently when the prayer life is weak the enemy finds it easy to introduce fear to intimidate and discourage.
Remember when Moses hands were tired in the battle with the Amalekites the enemy momentarily seems to be winning
“And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.” Exodus 17:11-12
God is on your side.
Sustain a fervent and consistent prayer life
HE is coming with vengeance to save you
Don’t give in to fear.
See with the eyes of your faith what God has promised and back it up with prayers.
