Mar 15, 2021 |
Who teaches my hands to war and my fingers to fight.
“Blessed be the Lord, my Rock and my keen and firm Strength, Who teaches my hands to war and my fingers to fight—” Psalm 144:1(KJV)
David realized that it’s God alone that not only gives you an idea but also the step-by-step process of how to fulfill it.
He has waged many wars, but he was utterly dependent on God to show him how to get the total and complete victory through all those battles.
He trusted God in the battle against Goliath, but he followed God in using his hands and fingers in handling the sling and picking up the five stones.
His fingers’ dexterity to accurately locate the right place in Goliath’s forehead was entirely dependent on God.
What ideas do you have from God?
Entirely depend on HIM to show you the way to fully implement them.
“Blessed be God, my mountain, who trains me to fight fair and well. He’s the bedrock on which I stand, the castle in which I live, my rescuing knight, The high crag where I run for dear life, while he lays my enemies low.” Psalm 144:1(MSG)
Don’t start your project with God and then implement them with your own senses.
God gives you the complete package of strategy and implementation.
Shall I bring to the [moment of] birth and not cause to bring forth? Says the Lord. Shall I Who causes to bring forth shut the womb? says your God. Isaiah 66:9(KJV)
When God gives you the grace to conceive an idea, depend on HIM to bring it to birth and give it life for complete fulfillment.
Where are you trusting today?
Mar 12, 2021 |
It is entirely up to God to show Mercy.
“He had every right to say to Moses: “I will be merciful to whomever I choose, and I will show compassion to whomever I wish.” Again, this proves that God’s choice doesn’t depend on how badly someone wants it or tries to earn it, but it depends on God’s Kindness and Mercy. For just as God said to Pharaoh: “I raised you up as ruler of Egypt for this reason, that I might make you an example of how I demonstrate my miracle power. For by the example of how I deal with you, my powerful name will be a message proclaimed throughout the earth!” So again, we see that it is entirely up to God to show Mercy or to harden the hearts of whomever he chooses.” Romans 9:15-18(TPT).
Be careful not to sit t at the “judgment seat,” dishing out your verdicts.
Some matters are entirely up to God.
Therefore, don’t always have that “entitlement attitude” to God.
You must always factor in God’s Mercy and Grace.
God’s kindness and Grace must be recognized in every achievement of yours.
You are not that superstar all by yourself.
God’s Grace made it possible.
“I will worship you, Yahweh, with extended hands as my whole heart erupts with praise! I will tell everyone everywhere about your wonderful works!” Psalm9:1 (TPT)
Remember, because you have received Mercy, you too can show Mercy.
When you genuinely pray for others, God’s Mercy is extended to them.
“When others are disgraced, God will clear their names in answer to your prayers. Even those who are guilty will be forgiven because you obey God” Job 22:29-30(CEV)
“Thank You, Lord
For all, You’ve given to me.
For all the blessings, I cannot see
Thank You Lord
Thank You Lord
With a grateful heart
With a song of praise
With an outstretched arm
I will bless Your name…” Don Moen
Mar 10, 2021 |
The people who hear and understand the message
“The seeds that fell on good ground are the people who hear and understand the message. They produce as much as a hundred or sixty or thirty times what was planted.” Matthew 13:23(CEV)
Do you want results from the Word of God that you hear and read?
You must have an understanding of it.
Who hears and understands the Word, who bears fruit.
The person who hears and understands the Word.
This type produces crops.
The one who hears and fully embraces the message of the kingdom.
Their lives bear good fruit.
You remember the Ethiopian Eunuch:
“The Holy Spirit said to Philip, “Go and walk alongside the chariot.” So Philip ran to catch up. As he drew closer, he overheard the man reading from the scroll of Isaiah the prophet. Philip asked him, “Sir, do you understand what you’re reading?” The man answered, “How can I possibly make sense of this without someone explaining it to me?” So he invited Philip up into his chariot to sit with him.” Acts 8:29-31(TPT)
After he understood, he was immediately baptized.
Understanding always produces Acton and Results.
The Jailer too:
“And the Jailer called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear; he fell down before Paul and Silas. Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Acts 16:29-30(ESV)
He carried out the instructions Paul gave him, and the results were noticeable.
What is the effect of the Word in your life?
“For we have heard the good news of deliverance just as they did, yet they didn’t join their faith with the Word. Instead, what they heard didn’t affect them deeply, for they doubted. For those of us who believe, faith activates the promise, and we experience the realm of confident rest! For he has said…” Hebrews 4:2-3(TPT)
What are you doing with the Word?
Mar 8, 2021 |
Acquire understanding with all that you have.
“The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding with all that you have.” Proverbs 4:7 (GW)
“Wisdom is the most valuable commodity—so buy it! Revelation-knowledge is what you need—so invest in it!” (TPT)
“The best thing about Wisdom is Wisdom herself; good sense is more important than anything else.” (CEV)
Turning knowledge into action is one of the challenging issues in life.
Are you daily acquiring knowledge without letting it translate into action?
Most times, we have “head knowledge” about a subject:
However, the practical steps we take indicate we lack understanding.
Take, for instance, the children of Israel.
“He has even told you, “For forty years I, the LORD, led you through the desert, but your clothes and your sandals didn’t wear out, and I gave you special food. I did these things so you would realize that I am your God.” But the LORD must give you a change of heart before you truly understand what you have seen and heard.” Deuteronomy 29:4-6(CEV)
They witnessed all the miracles God performed in Egypt.
They were near Mosses as he interacted with Yahweh.
However, they could not process and trust God to enter into the promised land.
You need to examine yourself too.
What are those things you know with head knowledge?
What are those things that are working for you right now?
What is the gap in other areas of your life that is missing?
Don’t allow fear of the unknown to paralyze you.
Your Destiny and Purpose in life are Unique.
Others may have different encounters.
Whose report are you going to believe?
Study the Word.
Study relevant literature on the subject, written, audio or visual.
Stay in His Presence.
Pray and Meditate on the Word till the Revelation Light comes up in your Spirit.
“Rise up in splendor and be radiant, for your light has dawned, and Yahweh’s glory now streams from you!” Isaiah 60:1(TPT)
Yes. Arise and Shine.
Mar 5, 2021 |
Go tell that fox,
“At that time, some Pharisees came to Jesus and said, “You had better get away from here! Herod wants to kill you.” Jesus said to them: Go tell that fox, “I am going to force out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and three days later I’ll be through.” Luke 13:31-32(CEV)
When there was a reported threat to the life of Jesus, HE kept doing HIS core assignment.
Jesus did not mobilize politicians to the left or to the right to influence the power that is.
How come that the church today has abandoned following the example of our Lord?.
When the early church was under persecution, what did they do?
“The high priest and his officials, who formed the party of the Sadducees, became extremely jealous over all that was happening, so they had the apostles arrested, placed in chains, and thrown into jail. But during the night, the Lord sent an angel who appeared before them. He supernaturally opened their prison doors and brought the apostles outside. “Go,” the angel told them. “Stand in the temple courts and preach the words that bring life!” Acts 5:17-20(TPT)
The directive from Heaven to them was to:
“Stand in the temple courts and preach the words that bring life!”
Stop the argument back and forth on what the church should do to threats.
God has always responded to threats to His work by giving direct instructions.
When baby Jesus was in danger, He told Joseph to take him to Egypt(Matthew 2:13)
Again we see the response of Peter to the threats:
“Peter and the apostles replied, “We must listen to and obey God more than pleasing religious leaders” Acts 5:29(TPT)
Stop trying to find a political solution to a spiritual problem.
“This is what the Lord says: Cursed is the person who trusts humans,
who makes flesh and blood his strength and whose heart turns away from the Lord.” Jeremiah 17:5(GW)
Remember the core mandate the Risen Lord gave:
“And he said to them, “As you go into all the world, preach openly the wonderful news of the gospel to the entire human race!” Mark 16:15 (TPT)
It is only the Gospel that has the power to change lives, not political legislation.
Again, the mandate is to reach the “entire human race” no matter how they classify or define themselves.
What are you doing with the core mandate God has given you?
Apostle Paul again reminded us:
“I refuse to be ashamed of the wonderful message of God’s liberating power unleashed in us through Christ! For I am thrilled to preach that everyone who believes is saved—the Jew first, and then people everywhere!’ Romans 1:16(TPT)
It is only the Gospel that can truly liberate.
Jesus’s response to that deceiver was to continue in His assignment.
What are you doing?
