Jan 15, 2018 |
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23 (KJV)
Determine this year to be at the right place at the right time.
The woman Elisha restored her dead son back to life walked in at the right time as Gehazi was briefing the king about the exploits of Elisha.
“And it came to pass, as he was telling the king how he had restored a dead body to life, that, behold, the woman, whose son he had restored to life, cried to the king for her house and her land. And Gehazi said, My lord, O king, this is the woman, and this is her son, whom Elisha restored to life.”2Kings 8:5.KJV
Proclaim and declare that in this 2018 you will be in the places of the fulfillment of your purpose in life.
Furthermore, this woman also got full restoration of all what has accrued to her over the years.
Restoration and fulfillment are yours as you diligently hear and obey God.
Elijah told Elisha specifically what to focus on where he will receive the double portion of anointing he has requested.
“And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so. And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder, and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. And Elisha saw it…”
With the goals and plans, you have asked God this year you need to be fixated like Elisha was because it happened precisely.
Jesus told the disciples to wait specifically for the Holy Spirit, and they faithfully did, and they received the promised Comforter. “And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 KJV
To see your dreams and desire come through in this New Year. “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, “This is the way; walk ye in it,” when ye turn to the right hand and when ye turn to the left.” Isaiah 30:21
Don’t just hang out at the usual joints this year, hear from God the specific places and times HE has arranged divine appointments and connection for you
Be at the right spot at the right time.
Jan 12, 2018 |
“That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:” John 17:21-22 KJV
“An old man on the point of death summoned his sons around him to give them some parting advice. He ordered them to bring in a bundle of sticks, and said to his eldest son: “Break it.” The son strained and strained, but with all his efforts was unable to break the bundle. The other sons also tried, but none succeeded. “Untie the bundle,” said the father, “and each of you takes a stick.” When they had done so, he told them: “Now, break,” and each stick was easily and quickly broken.”
Almost every culture has their versions of the above story of the old man and his sons emphasizing unity among them. Jesus much more wanted that HIS disciples are also one and operate in love. Determine today to be the unifying factor in any group you belong.
It’s so easy to see the faults, the lapses in every other person except yourself.
As we start this New Year resolve to be the rallying point rather than the scattering point in your place of assignment. Most of us know the acronym TEAM means Together Everyone Achieve More.
Look out for the strengths, the good things in other people and with love correct their weakness rather than gossip them all over.
Your unit, home, family, fellowship, group, the church will achieve much more if we all live in love and allow the prayers of our Lord Jesus Christ be answered as we are one.
“Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them, which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. Now, this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?” 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 KJV
Walk in love and seek for unity.
Jan 10, 2018 |
“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” Philippians 2:5-8
Was waiting for the traffic lights to allow pedestrians to cross when my eyes caught a coin in the New York City Icy blackish water. As I reached out to pick the coin, the Holy Spirit told me that’s the message to share today with His people that are reading this.
Remind them how Jesus left all His Glory and Splendor in Heaven and came down willingly as a sacrifice for the redemption of man. Consequently, anyone who appreciates what God has done should be willing to come down to the level of another man or woman that needs help especially salvation of their souls.
If Jesus could reach out to us first even when we were in our sins like the coin in the dirty, icy cold water we too can take on a bit of discomfort to get the Good News of the Gospel to some people this year.
Indeed, There are people below your class, will you be willing to put aside all your higher status and witness to them?
Some of us are aware of the needs in some other lives, but due to race, class, position, we don’t want to be known associating with such. Christ in His Glory left all to reconcile us back to God.
Look around you today and get out of your comfort zone to make life much more meaningful than what they started 2018.
At that pedestrian crossing, there were people looking at me as I reached out to pick the coin, but I was glad inside of me as I did.
If you look at your secured position you may not want to put your fingers in that “dirty water, “but Jesus did much more than that for you and me.
Who is that value-able person but covered by unpleasant circumstances? But you know through the Good News in your heart and hands value will be restored.
Be like Jesus today step down and redeem a life around you.
Jesus had His reward part of which is that HE sits on the throne to reign and rule.
“Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above every name:” Philippians 2:9
HE will reward you for the things you do for Him and like HIM.
Jan 8, 2018 |
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7(KJV)
Start this new 2018 with a resolution in your heart to give more to God.
Starting with your weekly offering that you give to God every Sunday, purpose in your heart to increase it more than it was last year.
Prosperity is a covenant relationship with God that rests squarely in your ability to give to with obedience and in love.
As you want increases in your life determine to increase your generous giving. It is a principle that works all the time with God.
“Remember: A stingy planter gets a stingy crop; a lavish planter gets a lavish crop. I want each of you to take plenty of time to think it over and make up your mind what you will give. That will protect you against sob stories and arm-twisting. God loves it when the giver delights in the giving.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (MSG)
The Widow of Zarephath, The Shunammite Woman, David and Solomon Kings of Israel and the Churches of Macedonia are some examples of givers in the Bible that their cheerful giving made the positive difference in their destinies.
Ask God how HE wants you to give and as you obey HIM in offering you will see the manifestations of HIS increases in your life.
Learn to hear his voice and follow HIS instructions, and surely His increases follow.
“If you listen obediently to the Voice of God, your God, and heartily obey all his commandments that I command you today, God, your God, will place you on high, high above all the nations of the world. All these blessings will come down on you and spread out beyond you because you have responded to the Voice of God, your God: Deuteronomy 28:1-2 (MSG)
Jan 5, 2018 |
“To everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” Ecclesiastes 3:1
The use of your Time in this new 2018 is critical.
To attain your goals and aspirations wise time management is a necessity.
Evaluate how you had spent your time in the last few years and be wise to deploy it profitably this year.
Time is one commodity that is available to everyone equally but how we use it depends on the choices that we make.
There’s an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth:
“Time is money” “is a much easier way to explain the concept of Opportunity cost — because time is money! It means time is a valuable resource (because our time in this world is finite). Therefore you need to prioritize the use of your time.”
“Don’t waste your time on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness. Expose these things for the sham they are. It’s a scandal when people waste their lives on things they must do in the darkness where no one will see. Rip the cover off those frauds and see how attractive they look in the light of Christ. Wake up from your sleep, Climb out of your coffins; Christ will show you the light! So watch your step. Use your head. Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times! Don’t live carelessly, unthinkingly. Make sure you understand what the Master wants.” Ephesians 5: 15-17
There is time available to achieve your dreams. However, you must put value to it put it to your advantage in this New Year
The parable of the talents Jesus spoke about in Matthew 25:14-30 is not just applicable to talents of gold it is also about the use of our time. Therefore invest your time in this 2018 into profitable ventures.
Use your time this year for the very purpose which God has called and equipped you.
The seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks and months all add up to a prosperous 2018.
Jan 3, 2018 |
“This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:21-23) KJV
HOPE is in the air as we start 2018 based on the assurance from God that HE has given us a brand NEW opportunity to fulfill our purposeful living.
From all the joyous felicitations we have had from the Christmas season till the beginning of this new 2018 it is the renewal of expectations that all is not lost we do have another aim in our aspirations.
Therefore as we dream again and refocus on our goals in life let our hope be wholly rooted in God.
“The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.” (Lamentations 3:24) KJV
Place your hope of attainment and achievement squarely in God and not in any man, government, employer and not even in your parents because they are human too.
Saturate your hope in the vision God has given you about your life.
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” (Proverbs 29:18)KJV
2018 will by His grace give you opportunities to do much better than you did last year, therefore, position yourself correctly in these first few days for a successful bountiful year.
Learn your lessons from the mistakes you made and move on into a new advantageous move haven seen how it went last year.
Dream bigger in 2018 don’t be satisfied with the modest achievements you made. God that you serve is a God of abundance that makes His Blessings in your life to continually increase.
Abraham, Isaac, Israel, Moses, Peter Paul and even our Lord Jesus Christ all increased in their manifested Blessings to man.
Go to 2018 with the Lord Jesus Christ as your Anchor and never lose sight of your purposeful vision in Life.
“For I know the thoughts that I think of you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” (Jeremiah 29:11)KJV
Your expectations in God are guaranteed as you hear and obey Him.
Happy New Year.
