Dec 29, 2017 |
“ Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error, and there he died by the ark of God.” (2 Samuel 6:6-7)KJV
Wednesday night, on the train a homeless man’s overloaded cart was sliding across in the coach moving up and down the passageway almost hitting other train commuters seated, but strangely it did not run anyone. And much more astonishing each time the train stops at a station the cart rolls itself back to the fast asleep homeless man. Puzzling?
As I looked on with other passengers in the train at this display, I remembered the story of the ark of God moving back to base and Uzzah tried to help God.
With the train situation, nobody including me was willing to touch the unattractively fully loaded cart, but it did not require anybody’s help it merely went back.
Uzzah in the Bible tried to help God, but he should not have done that in the flesh, which resulted in his death.
In what circumstances are you trying to help God out? Don’t. You cannot with your flesh intervene on behalf of God.
“ For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” (James 1:20) KJV
Uzzah possibly had forgotten God’s words that the Ark not be touched. When the ox stumbled, he reached out his hand to prevent the Ark from falling. God did not need Uzzah’s help to stabilize the Ark. He is the Almighty God.
Let God be God in all areas of your life.
Again be reminded that “heaven help those who help themselves” is not in the Bible.
Therefore always trust and follow God’s instructions entirely in all areas of your life.
Whatever the challenge you are going through find out from God’s Word the solution.
David later got how to move the ark correctly, and it turned out to be a blessing.
I got out at my stop pondering on the sliding cart on the train.
As we all prepare to get into 2018, let God be God in ALL aspects of your life.
Dec 27, 2017 |
“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41
There is a story about a man several years ago who invested in the Colorado gold mines, and after getting some gold the pit seems to dry up, and he sold off the land and the equipment to the janitor and went back to his city. The janitor searched for an engineer who helped him trace the dike and discovered that the previous owner was just three inches away from the real and more significant deposit of gold. The first guy got tired and discouraged within only three more inches of digging in the right direction that would have changed his fortune.
Jesus Christ told his disciples to pray more so as not to enter into temptation but they yielded to their flesh and slept off.
The year 2017 is gradually coming to its end, and you are contemplating giving up on some of the promises of God you have believed.
Don’t give up like that discouraged gold miner or sleep off like the disciples.
Stir up your spirit and encourage yourself in the Holy Ghost.
God is more than able to make this 2017 a fulfilling year for you.
Follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit, pray and keep rejoicing in the Lord because God remains Faithful to His word.
Peter’s bold confession and promises to God could not manifest because he could not then pray, as he should. Learn from that and pray and do the things the Holy Spirit asked you to do.
Pray more, Give more, Love more, and Praise more. Don’t yield to the flesh.
Dec 20, 2017 |
“Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod, the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:1-2) KJV
The Christmas story is not complete without the story of the three wise men that came to worship the Savior when HE was still a baby.
Real wise men and wise women today still seek Jesus.
They did not just stumble on the baby Jesus. They saw the star and followed for over 800 miles to get to the exact place.
To be wise like these men, we must follow the Holy Spirit who knows and sees all things, and He will lead us not just to our destination but also actually to fulfill our God-given destiny.
Sometimes we do make mistakes in following “correct protocol ” as the wise men did by taking their eyes off the star and asking Herod who had no solution to their problem but only added persecution.
The wise men quickly regained their bearing by looking up to the star that eventually led them to the Savior. Repent and refocus your attention on the Holy Spirit today to guide you to your destiny rather than being trapped by the Herod’s you are seeking directions.
Wise men are lovers of God hence they willingly, voluntarily and cheerfully gave their gifts.
When you are in a loving relationship with God, there is neither controversy nor debate about your giving to God because it indeed comes from your heart and not as a show to man.
“ Thank God! Call out his Name! Tell the whole world who he is and what he’s done!
Sing to him! Play songs for him! Broadcast all his wonders! Revel in his holy Name,
God-seekers, be jubilant! Study God and his strength, seek his presence day and night; Remember all the wonders he performed, the miracles and judgments that came out of his mouth…” (1 Chronicles 16:8-11) MSG
Being wise is to seek Jesus continually. Wise men and Wise women too still search and find Him.
Dec 15, 2017 |
“But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed. And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he shewed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither, and the iron did swim. Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand and took it” (2 Kings 6:5-7)
Did the iron swim? That’s impossible you are probably saying to yourself.
The iron did swim. God specializes in making the impossible possible.
In the scriptures above the man borrowed the ax head and it got lost in a somewhat tricky situation where naturally it cannot be recovered but he cried out to God and God did the supernatural.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever and HE is still going about doing good.“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him” (Acts 10:38) KJV
Don’t just admit that situation report that looks naturally complex.
As long there is life there is still hope.
Reach out to God with faith today concerning the matter.
All hope is not lost. Don’t give up.
Check out the testimonies of others who received their miracles.
Stop hanging out with those who say yours is impossible.
With God ALL things are possible.
The iron did swim.
Dec 13, 2017 |
“And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.”Luke 2:8-9
It was an angel that brought the good news of the Savior to the shepherds who then searched for the baby Jesus in the manger.
Angels appeared in many places in the Bible doing what God has commanded them to do.
In the Christmas story, they were the first messengers of the Good news.
Angels are still on assignments today and when the need arises God even use them to bring His purpose to pass in the lives of His children.
Years ago I was traveling to a town in Britain, and due to train delays, nobody was available to pick me as scheduled. When it was apparent that I was alone in the middle of the night in a place, I had never been before a car showed up and took me to my destination without being paid. To me, that’s God showing up sending an Angel to rescue.
Have Faith in God that with HIM all things are possible.
You can also be that angel that God can use to show kindness to somebody in need.
In this season be attentive to what God will have you do to deliver Love, Joy, and Peace to someone this Christmas.
Angels are still on assignment bearing glad tidings including You to humanity.
Dec 11, 2017 |
“To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. “(John 10:3-4) KJV
What name do you go bye before God?
What name do you also call God?
When God calls you, indeed it means that HE knows your name and exactly where you are, but do you hear His voice.
God wants a close relationship with you and Himself.As the shepherd knows his sheep and calls them by name and they, in turn, know his voice and follow where are you in your relationship with God.
God called Mosses, Samuel, and Saul of Tarsus by their names they heard Him and responded.
Can you hear Him as He speaks to you today?
As in a closely-knit family they all know each other’s name and can talk with each other out of love and care, so also God wants to continuously speak with you and guide you throughout your purposeful life.
Do you hear Him when He calls you?
Remove all the distractions that are preventing you from hearing Him and come boldly before Him too and speak to Him also.
