Jun 24, 2019 |
Who can understand his errors?
“Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. Keep back. Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression.” Psalm 19:12-13 (NKJV)
When David first saw Bathsheba, sent for her, recalled her husband from war and subsequently plotted to have him killed, he felt okay.
He did not immediately realize that he was in error.
He felt smart, wise, and very confident in himself that he could handle any challenge.
Until Nathan confronted him. (2 Samuel 12)
What are you doing today that you think you are brilliant and wise?
Are all your ways openly pleasing to God?
Your heart could be deceitful and allow you to continue in sin without realizing it.
“How can a young man stay pure? Only by living in the word of God and walking in its truth. I have longed for you with the passion of my heart; don’t let me stray from your directions!” Psalm 119:9-10 (TPT)
Judas initially thought he was striking a good deal with those who wanted to kill Jesus.
Thirty pieces of silver?
That was a significant“breakthrough.”(Matthew 26:15)
“Just hug the Master and be instantly rich” he must have thought
Later he realized he had betrayed an innocent man.
Ananias and Sapphira too were smart and ahead of their game.
No one will know!!!
It landed both of them with early death. (Acts 5:1-11)
What is going on in your heart right now?
“Without this revelation-light, how would I ever detect the waywardness of my heart? Lord, forgive my hidden flaws whenever you find them. Keep cleansing me, God, and keep me from my secret, selfish sins; may they never rule over me! For only then will I be free from fault and remain innocent of rebellion.” Psalm 19:12-13 (TPT)
David, Peter, and others had the Grace to repent from their mistakes and were restored.
You also can.
Examine your ways today.
“Examine and test and evaluate your selves to see whether you are holding to your faith and showing the proper fruits of it. Test and prove yourselves, not Christ. Do you not yourselves realize and know [thoroughly by an ever-increasing experience] that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you are [counterfeits] disapproved on trial and rejected?” 2 Corinthians 13:5 (AMPC)
Check Your actions with the balanced Word of God.
Jun 21, 2019 |
Resist the devil
“So be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 (AMPC)
Your destiny dictates your present circumstances. If you can get a grip on that, you will accept, and not reject or resist, your present challenges Do you have an understanding of what you are going through? Take time to wait upon God and clarify what challenges are your makings “Peter, my dear friend, listen to what I’m about to tell you. Satan has demanded to come and sift you like wheat and test your faith. However, I have prayed for you, Peter, that you would stay faithful to me no matter what comes. Remember this: after you have turned back to me and have been restored, make it your life mission to strengthen the faith of your brothers.” “But Lord,” Peter replied, “I am ready to stand with you to the very end, even if it means prison or death!” Jesus looked at him and prophesied, “Before the rooster crows in the morning, you will deny three times that you even know me.” Luke 22:31-34 (TPT) With hindsight, Peter should have understood and resisted the devil.Instead, he went with the flow and was reacting to events as they came.Don’t just talk on impulse like Peter did.Allow what the Holy Spirit is saying to you sink in!!!. The only thing you need to resist is the devil. It takes perception to know the difference.
Remember Joseph, David & Daniel.
They made it
You too will Fulfill your God-given destiny
“So then, surrender to God. Stand up to the devil and resist him, and he will turn and run away from you.”
Do not give up. Do not Quit.
Jun 19, 2019 |
If you love to argue
“If you love to argue, then you must be in love with sin. For the one who loves to boast is only asking for trouble.” Proverbs 17:19 TPT
Please watch it if every matter that comes to you must lead to an argument
The root cause of been argumentative is because you believe you are the only right person!
“Can you bridle your tongue when your heart is under pressure? That’s how you show that you are wise. An understanding heart keeps you cool, calm, and collected, no matter what you’re facing.” Proverbs 17:27 TPT
Can you be patient and listen to the other side of the issues first before you conclude?
“A touchy, hot-tempered man picks a fight, but the calm, patient man knows how to silence strife.”
“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.”
2 Timothy 2:23-24 TPT
“Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.”Philippians 2:14-15 NLT
Don’t just love to argue
Put yourself in the other person’s shoes.
Be patient and listen to the other side too
“Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.” Proverbs 13:10 NLT
Jun 17, 2019 |
Stir up The Gift of God.
“Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee… For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:6-7 (KJV)
Years ago, in one of the places I had worked a coworker who was a Psychic Reader could tell the people whatever message the devil had for them.
She was fervent and not ashamed of using her gift. Initially, for me, I had to pray and look for safe opportunities to witness and pray for people who needed healings quietly.
Even though she was an agent of darkness, she did not hide it.
What I subsequently noticed was that she could not do the consultations for people when I was around because my presence caused her medium to fail.
With such encounters, I had since learned never to be “quiet” in witnessing.
Later on the in that workplace, I was able to lead others to Christ and encourage other believers and soon had a fellowship without any conflict with our work and the productivity increased.
People spreading evil are “bold.”
Don’t be ashamed to share the Gospel of Christ.
“I refuse to be ashamed of sharing the wonderful message of God’s liberating power unleashed in us through Christ! I am thrilled to preach that everyone who believes is saved—the Jew first and then people everywhere!” Romans 1:16 (TPT)
Sometimes we “sleep off” at our duty Post in being an active witness for the Lord.
Don’t restrict your spiritual gifts to when you are in the church only.
Don’t just discuss the latest in fashion, politics, and the economy.
Engage them in the Good News of what God is doing.
God has put you on a platform so He can shine through you.
Don’t be too hesitant to allow the nature of God to be visible in your life.
Paul encouraged Timothy not to fear and to be and use every opportunity to witness for Christ.
Speak up and don’t be ashamed of the gospel of Christ.
Naturally, people will cling to the lies rather than wanting to hear the truth but continue to speak because when they face challenges that the evil medium cannot solve they will come looking for you.
Be prepared at all times to share your faith.
Let God use you to bring more souls to His kingdom wherever you find yourselves.
The Bible says you are wise because you can win souls.
As you continue to win souls for God, HE increases you in other areas of your life.
“Fan into a flame and rekindle the fire of the spiritual gift God imparted to you.”
