Jan 29, 2018 |
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” Psalm 119: 11(KJV)
“What’s in your wallet?” is one of the advert phrases of a credit card company marketing the concept that once you have that card, you can purchase anything you want with some advantages over some other brands.
Today the Real question is what’s really in your heart?
Preacher, you just asked me what is my thought life about myself, why are you asking me again what’s is in my heart?
The truth is that the contents of your heart determine the outcome of your thought patterns and subsequent actions of life that you daily decide.
The psalmist knew that the key to having a successful relationship with God and not to sin against Him is ensuring that the word of God is abundantly dominant in His heart.
The Bible says that from your heart comes out the issues of life.
“Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that’s where life starts. Don’t talk out of both sides of your mouth; avoid careless banter, white lies, and gossip. Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all sideshow distractions. Watch your step, and the road will stretch out smooth before you. Look neither right nor left; leave evil in the dust.” Proverbs 4:23 (Msg)
Thank God for technology that makes it very easy for you to hear the word of God in the most convenient form to you anywhere and anytime.
Resolve to take your fill of the Word each day especially on the God-given assignments that you have.
It’s the Word of God that is available in your heart that will determine how far you are going to God.
Head or mental knowledge of the scriptures is not the same as those that you allow staying in your heart of heart, which comes mainly through meditation and whole focus.
The Word of God in your heart will not only make you live a holy life that is pleasing to God but delivers to you complete and wholesome prosperity.
Make a concrete decision as you embark on this New Year to make the Word of God abundantly available in your heart, which subsequently catapults you into fulfilling your God-given destiny.
Today again please check what’s in your heart?
What are you storing there to make you acquire all your desires in life?
“How can a young person live a clean life? By carefully reading the map of your Word. I’m single-minded in pursuit of you; don’t let me miss the road signs you’ve posted. I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart so I won’t sin myself bankrupt.” Psalm 119:11 (Msg)
The Word of God is the master key to all that you need in life.
Jan 26, 2018 |
“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 you are 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?
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8
Examine the contents of your thoughts about yourself.
Speak to the challenges you are facing right now using the right words to guide the outcomes that 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
Once again Jesus is asking you what type of thoughts are you thinking in your heart about yourself.
It’s not about what you are thinking of the other person or me in your life, today’s reflection is about what are you thinking about yourself.
It’s so easy to let your thoughts lose on other people especially those who 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 personally change your destiny and empower you to fulfill your God-given destiny require discipline and focus.
This new year 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?
Jan 24, 2018 |
“For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.” Job 34:21(KJV)
God sees all that you have been going through.
Sometimes you feel nobody know all your travails and it is becoming overwhelming.
“He has his eyes on every man and woman. He doesn’t miss a trick. There is no night dark enough, no shadow deep enough, to hide those who do evil God doesn’t need to gather any more evidence; their sin is an open-and-shut case. He deposes the so-called high and mighty without asking questions and replaces them at once with others. Nobody gets by with anything; overnight, judgment is signed, sealed, and delivered.
He punishes the wicked for their wickedness out in the open where everyone can see it, Because they quit following him, no longer even thought about him or his ways.
Their apostasy was announced by the cry of the poor; the cry of the afflicted got God’s attention.” Job 34:21 (Msg)
Be comforted by the fact that the Almighty God is aware of all that you have been going through and HE is seeking redress on your behalf.
That’s why HE says to leave the vengeance to Him He will surely redress the situation on your behalf
“To me, belongeth vengeance and recompense; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.” Deuteronomy 32:35
Rise with hope and assurance today.
Nobody can write you off.
You are unique to the purpose and plan of God.
It may appear now that you are being oppressed and outsmarted.
God that sees ALL Knows ALL, is the one that has said ALL are working together for your GOOD.
HE SEES ALL
Jan 22, 2018 |
“Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”2 Timothy 1:6-7(KJV)
Years ago in one of the places I had worked had a coworker who was a Psychic Reader and could tell the people whatever message the devil had for them but she was fervent and not ashamed in using her gift. Initially, for me, I had to pray and look for safe opportunities to witness and pray for people who needed healings. 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 am 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 was able to have some converts and encourage other believers and soon had a fellowship without any conflict with our work and the productivity increased. She was fired on the job, but her initial aggression in doing what she believed was remarkable.
Around us today are still workers of iniquities waxing firm and are not ashamed to display their trade. Most believers usually wait for the “right time” to witness or secretly to pray.
Sometimes we “sleep off” at our duty Post in being an active witness for the Lord.
What are those gifts that God has given you to bring in more souls to His kingdom? It’s great to use them at all times as the opportunities arise. Don’t restrict your spiritual gifts to when you are in the church or only during such organized programs alone.
God has put you on different platforms so He can shine through you.
You are a Christian 24/7 so also the ability of God to use you as His instrument resides in you.
Don’t be too hesitant to make the right nature of God visible and manifesting in your life.
Paul encouraged Timothy not to fear and to be diplomatic in remaining silent.
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 evil medium cannot solve they will come looking for you.
Be prepared at all times to share your faith.
“For the earnest expectation of the creature waited for the manifestation of the sons of God.” Romans 8:19 (KJV.)
Don’t be put off by what is happening around you.
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.
“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he that winneth soul is wise. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.” Proverbs 11:30-31(KJV)
As you continue to win souls for God, HE increases you in other areas of your life.
Stir up the gift of God
Jan 19, 2018 |
“When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?” Matthew 16:13 (KJV)
What identifies you as a real child of God?
Many years ago faithful followers of God were known for their testimonies and outstanding often-sacrificial characteristics they have demonstrated in their immediate community and God-given platforms. They always raise the bar of righteousness.
Later on, as the various movements and ministries in the body of Christ emerged it was their dressing and the Big Bibles that they carry that identified them.
Today you can hardly recognize any child of God By the dressing because so much blending has occurred. It’s quite challenging and often deceptive to use looks to identify one.
It was God Himself who revealed to Peter the true identity of Jesus Christ.
“And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 16:17(KJV)
Today too God has to reveal to you the true identity of men, as you cannot rely on titles and the works they advertise.
Jesus said by their fruits you shall know them.
What identity are the fruits you are producing give you?
How are people identifying you in your family, community, workplace and other places of dominion God has given you?
The answers the disciples gave about Jesus Christ still centered around the people and nature of God even though they were not accurate like Peter was.
Will people around you, very close to you be able to say Godly things about you even though they may not be 100 percent accurate?
God only knows who you are but what can the people around you say you are?
Jesus knew who He is and showed the disciples how all that HE did lined up to what the scriptures have said about Him.
Is your life today lining up with the Bible?
Is what you profess to be in your mouth the same as what you do and practice in your public and private life?
The real child of God has only one consistent life whether seen publicly or privately.
What’s your real identity?
Jan 17, 2018 |
“And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the Lord hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God, save the king.”1 Samuel 10:24
What are you going to do about the people this year?
When Saul was freshly appointed as King the People hailed him “long live the king “and he absorbed that so much that when he was later instructed by Samuel to wait for him to come and sacrifice to God, he disobeyed. Why? because he saw the people departing.
The People had earlier rejected God’s direct rule and demanded a king, which made Saul emerge as their king.
“Vox Populi, Vox Dei is Latin for “the voice of the people is the voice of God.” This is not in the Bible and equally like the other misnomer “heaven help those who help themselves is not biblical either.
Learn to hear and follow God and not the people.
David’s critical success was in his ability to hear God and follow Him
When the people wanted to celebrate Paul as God, he quickly rejected it and stated he was a mere man like them.
Not all the successful things God will want you to do this year will be popular with the people. Remember one with God is majority.
The same people that hailed hosanna to Jesus soon turned around to say crucify Him.
Jesus’s did not yield to the popular demand of the people to make Him King.
Do away with pride and self-deception this year and don’t get carried away by the people.
Let God be your guide and not the people.
