May 12, 2017 |
Then one of the young men said, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is a skillful musician, a mighty man of valor, a warrior, one prudent in speech, and a handsome man; and the LORD is with him.” 1 Samuel 16:18
David’s other attributes included been prudent in speech
He thinks before he speaks.
Some of us speak first before thinking.
Prudence is defined as showing discretion or shrewdness in the management of affairs, skill and good judgment in the use of resources frugality caution or circumspection with…
How is your manner of speaking? Do you speak before thinking?
Remember Nabal, Abigail’s foolish husband (1 Samuel 25.) He was regarded as foolish because he just spoke anyhow. Don’t be like that.
David was also described as a handsome man.
Appearance matters before God.
Make yourself presentable before God and fellow human beings. We were all created in the image of God. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so you are wonderfully made and likewise carry yourself as a true representative of God even physically.
Mosses said if God’s presence did not go with him he would not move.
David obviously enjoyed the presence of God even before his public presentation as an anointed king of Israel.
Even when he fell into sin (Psalm 51) he describes how terribly he felt outside God.
Make sure that in all that you do in life God’s presence is with you
As we see in David’s testimony above the LORD is with him.
God is with you as you obey him and walk in his presence
You need to cultivate the habit of enjoying God’s presence.
If God be for you who can be against you? Nobody.
Walk with HIM today in all you do
May 10, 2017 |
“One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not only that–he is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. He is also a fine-looking young man, and the LORD is with him.” 1 Samuel 16: 18
God’s ways are not our ways;
We discovered that God did not even give the above description of the qualities HE had seen in David through Samuel. Rather it came from a “servant” whose name was not even mentioned in the bible.
This is a lesson for leaders God watches and uses whoever obeys Him.
Heaven will be full of surprises.
Whose son are you?
Are you truly born again? We call you brother or Sister but God knows who you are. If you are not His son He knows.
What skills do you have?
You are born with talents and potentials but you must develop yourself.
David from this account was just put in charge of the sheep but he developed his skills .He was the 8th child, seven brothers were preferred before him but that did not deter him from his destiny.
Dictionary defines valor as “ strength of mind or spirit that enables somebody to encounter danger with firmness, personal bravery”
The Bible says as a man thinketh so is he.
David had great thoughts about himself, which became manifested.
Are you talented?
Add bravery to your talents and become who God has purposed you to be.
We will look at the other qualities of David at another time. Today don’t hide your talents be brave about it.
You don’t know who is going to give your testimony at the right place or using today’s parlance God is about to put in a good word for you
Certainly God is watching.
May 8, 2017 |
“Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble. “ Psalm 37:37-39
Is there a perfect man today?
Your likely answer could possibly be “Nobody is perfect”
However have you seen a peaceful man or woman around?
Have you seen an upright man around?
Observe around you today and look for that man / woman with maturity of character who has consistency of character
Can one rely on your words?
Do you remain true from morning till evening or your character changes with the weather?
The power of sin pulls down but Apostle Paul says, “Sin shall not have dominion over you”.
The man /woman of God experiences daily deliverance because as contained in the above verses The Lord is their strength in times of trouble.
Thanks be unto God who keeps giving us victory.
God told Abraham walk before me and be thou perfect.
Perfection is attainable Apostle Paul says follow me as I follow Christ
Don’t lower your standards today and say it is impossible to be of consistent character.
The perfect man exists and the characteristics are stated in the above scriptures.
Make a quality decision today to follow after our Lord Jesus Christ totally and attain that level so that when mankind is looking for that perfect man to observe your life would be there for them to see as example of a true follower of Christ in all areas of your purposeful life.
May 5, 2017 |
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10
You are the workmanship of God. You are His product, craft and work of art.
You are not a photocopy or a duplicate .
You are wonderfully and fearfully made.
You are the meticulous brainwork of the mastermind
You are destined for good and great works that has been made in advance purposefully for you.
God has designed a good and great path for you
You are to walk in this path that is already created for you so you can achieve your God given destiny.
Today make the right choices that line up with your destiny.
Depend on the Holy Spirit inside of you to daily guide you to fulfillment
You are a rare original product created by God for the good works.
Let that good work continuously come from your life as you do only the things HE has asked you to do.
Jesus said I do only the things I hear from my Father.
Be like Him today, hear Him and do the good works.
May 3, 2017 |
“Let them all praise the name of the LORD. For his name is very great; his glory towers over the earth and heaven!” Psalm 148:13
In the Bible a name was not only identification but an identity as well
Many times a special meaning was attached to a name. Names had among other purposes an explanatory purpose e.g. Jabez 1 Chronicles 4; 9-10 “Because I bore him out of sorrows “Nabal is another example whose names means fool 1 Samuel 25:25.
In different cultures we give names based on meaning.
Does your name have a meaning or history to you?
Our text today says Praise the name of the Lord for HIS name is excellent
Throughout the scripture God reveals Himself to us through His names.
When we study these names the central personality and nature of the one who bears them become clearer to us.
Who is God to you?
Is He your most High God, All Sufficient one? Master, Lord of Peace, the Lord who will provide?
Is He your Father?
We must be careful not to make God an “it” or “thing” to which we pray.
HE is our Jehovah Raah, the Lord our shepherd.
God know us by name and we should know Him by His too
Friends do call each other special names that are known only to those circles of friends and once they hear that name they respond.
In sports as the cheerleader calls out the names and sing praises of the players they play better.
Husbands and wives call themselves special names based on their relationship to each other which makes effects on their relationship to each other.
“Hallow be your name.”
To hallow is to make holy or set apart as being worthy of absolute devotion .to hallow the name of God is to regard Him in that special revelation to you.
What intimate name do you call God?
Do you have that continuous personal relationship with Him ?
Who is God to you?
