Sep 28, 2020 |
At Marah, the Lord tested his people.
“Moses asked the Lord for help, and the Lord told him to throw a certain piece of wood into the water. Moses did so, and the water became fit to drink. At Marah, the Lord tested his people and also gave them some laws and teachings.” “Then he said, “I am the Lord your God, and I cure your diseases. If you obey me by doing right and by following my laws and teachings, I won’t punish you with the diseases I sent on the Egyptians.” “Later, the Israelites came to Elim, where there were twelve springs and 70 palm trees. So they camped there.”
Exodus 15:25- 27 CEV
God wants us to freely love Him and obey Him voluntarily from our hearts.
He led the children of Israel out of bondage into freedom.
There appeared to be a problem with water.
Rather than trust him and ask for his divine provisions, they complained.
When they first tasted the waters, it was bitter.
They complained again.
The solution was revealed to Moses by God.
Ahead of the spot where they complained about lack of water, 12 springs, and 70 palm trees awaited them.
What are you experiencing now?
Respond trusting and believing God for His Breakthrough and Solutions
Don’t complain.
The same God that told Moses what to do at each instance is now living in you.
Ask Him.
Love Him with all your heart and obey Him.
Be like David:
“Our Lord, I will remember the things you have done, your miracles of long ago.” “I will think about each one of your mighty deeds.” “Everything you do is right, and no other god compares with you.”
Psalms 77:11-13 CEV
Follow the laws and teachings HE gave you without complaining.
Remember the various victories HE had given you.
Your current challenges will soon become testimonies that will Glorify God and be a Blessing to you.
You will pass this test.
Sep 25, 2020 |
What are the thoughts in your heart today?
“But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?” Luke 5:22 (KJV)
What are the thoughts in your heart today?
Should Jesus “perceive” your heart right now?
What do you think about yourself?
How do you see yourself in life today?
Are your thoughts in line with what God has said about you, or are you importing different opinions from the various things you have exposed yourself to?
You are a product of your thoughts, and if you can have control over your thoughts, the Bible describes you as a Great person.
“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.” Proverbs 16:32
Once again, ask yourself if Jesus could ask you openly about your thoughts, what would HE be saying to you?
“So keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.”Philippians 4:8 (TPT)
Examine the contents of your thoughts about yourself.
Speak to the challenges you face right now using the right words to guide the outcomes you desire.
“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.” Proverbs 23:7
God says concerning you that His thoughts towards you are superb.
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11
It’s not about what you are thinking of the other person or me.
Today’s reflection is about what you are thinking about yourself.
It’s so easy to let your thoughts loose on other people :
Those you perceive that they don’t like you.
Or you already classified them as “your enemies.”
Such ideas come about so quickly because of the nature of a man’s heart.
However, the productive thoughts that will change your destiny and empower you to fulfill your God-given destiny require discipline and focus.
Today resolve that your thoughts about yourself will be in line with God’s purpose for your life and the assignments He has given you.
What’s going on in your hear right now about You?
Sep 23, 2020 |
Who are faithful and wise servants?
“The Lord answered: Who are faithful and wise servants? Who are the ones the Master will put in charge of giving the other servants their food supplies at the proper time? Servants are fortunate if their Master comes and finds them doing their job. A servant who is always faithful will surely be put in charge of everything the Master owns.” Luke 12:42-44 (CEV)
Are you a Faithful and Wise Servant?
How are you treating others that you have the privilege of being responsible for?
Are you primarily concerned about yourself and you very self only?
Are you A trustworthy and thoughtful manager?
Are you a faithful steward?
Are you a wise, skilled manager?
Take time out today and reflect on how you treat others.
God wants you to take care of others just as our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ did.
Indeed, there will be a day when the Master will check out what you are doing.
However, that day and time you don’t know (Luke 12:46)
Be that Faithful and Wise servant that will be rewarded any time the Master appears.
Sep 21, 2020 |
Don’t argue on the way home.
“Then he sent his brothers off and told them, “Don’t argue on the way home!” Genesis 45:24 (CEV)
After Joseph had revealed himself to his brothers, he urged them to go and bring their father.
However, he knew his brothers very well and told them not to argue on the way home.
He possibly knew argument may not get them home as one family.
Do you enjoy getting into arguments?
Do Arguments often laced with pride of a righteous know all sometimes make you feel good?
You have “superior arguments, “I hear you say.
“Stay away from all the foolish arguments of the immature, for these disputes will only generate more conflict. For a true servant of our Lord, Jesus will not be argumentative but gentle toward all and skilled in helping others see the truth, having great patience toward the immature. Then with meekness, you’ll be able to carefully enlighten those who argue with you so they can see God’s gracious gift of repentance and be brought to the truth.” 2 Timothy 2:23-25 (TPT)
Husband and wife, please avoid arguments.
Especially after having received a revelation or directive from the Lord.
Don’t argue on how to implement it.
Wait further on God to give you the step by step of what to do.
Friends, family members, business partners, please avoid arguments.
Get your views across calmly and take time to be in each other’s shoes before you respond.
Try to get along with each other without compromising your faith.
“If you know someone who’s not a Christian, don’t try to argue with them.
Nobody was ever argued into the kingdom of Heaven. Anything someone can argue you into, you can be argued out of.” Adrian Rogers
Don’t fight.
Don’t quarrel along the way!
Don’t argue on your way home. ( especially when driving )
Sep 18, 2020 |
In the Scriptures, God says about him.
“In the Scriptures, God says about him, “I am sending my messenger ahead to get things ready for you.” Matthew 11:10 CEV
What is God saying about you?
God has given us the scriptures to guide you and me in our purposeful Life
It is pertinent for us to see from the scriptures which Bible Character our current season of Life is patterned after.
Jesus Christ challenged the Bible scholars of his days to search the scriptures about Him.
”Everything you read points to me… ”John 5:39
He was then at a phase of His ordained Life.
God still speaks to us today, using the Bible Characters to guide us in perfecting our walk with Himself.
In our text, some disciples were asking about John the Baptist.
He referred them to the scriptures.
Do you know which Bible Character mirrors the phase of your Life now?
Learn from what they did right and prayerfully avoid what they did wrong.
Jesus Christ is the perfect example for all times and seasons.
All Scriptures are given to daily guide us into living an overcoming life.
What are the scriptures saying about you?
