Feb 10, 2020 |
Sowing and Reaping.
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” Galatians 6:7 (KJV)
“Make no mistake about it, God will never be mocked! For what you plant will always be the very thing you harvest.”
Galatians 6:7 (TPT)
Everyone knows that a man reaps what he sows.
If a man sows cucumber, he will get a cucumber and nothing else.
If he sows carrots, he will get carrots and nothing else.
The truth is this: A man reaps what he sows.
“Do not be deceived. God is not mocked.”
Don’t forget that the law of sowing and reaping applies to everything we do in life, and not only in the gardens and the fields.
In this your purposeful life, what have you been sowing?
“Sow a thought, and you reap an action; sow an act, and you reap a habit; sow a habit, and you reap a character; sow a character, and you reap a destiny.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
What are you sowing?
Feb 7, 2020 |
Miriam and Aaron started complaining… The Lord heard their complaint
“Although Moses was the most humble person in all the world, Miriam and Aaron started complaining, “Moses had no right to marry that woman from Ethiopia! Who does he think he is? The Lord has spoken to us, not just to him.” The Lord heard their complaint “Numbers 12:1-3 (CEV)
What do you do when the closest people to you complain about you?
How do you react when it is your closest confidant that murmurs about you?
Moses left everything for God to vindicate him.
How are you handling the betrayal of people close to you?
Remember, Miriam and Aaron were one family with Moses.
Both of them were used by the Lord to support his calling.
When it is family, it hurts the more.
Don’t be offended.
Turn it over to the Lord.
“So they were offended at Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country and in his own house.” Matthew 13:57
David also had a similar experience:
My enemies are not the ones who sneer and make fun. I could put up with that or even hide from them. But it was my closest friend, the one I trusted most. We enjoyed being together, and we went with others to your house, our God.” Psalm 55:12-14
God also came through for David.
“Remember what the Lord your God did to Miriam on the journey after you left Egypt.” (Deut. 24:9)
Let God avenge you.
“Beloved, don’t be obsessed with taking revenge but leave that to God’s righteous justice. For the Scriptures say: “If you don’t take justice in your own hands, I will release justice for you,” says the Lord” Romans 12:19
The Lord heard their complaint.
Feb 5, 2020 |
“Stay at Jericho until your beards grow, and then return.
“…the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun, their lord, “Do you think that David is honoring your father because he has sent consolers to you? Has David not sent his servants to you in order to search the city, to spy it out and overthrow it?” So Hanun took David’s servants and shaved off half of their beards, and cut off their garments in the middle as far as their hips, and sent them away. When they told it to David, he sent to meet them, for the men were greatly humiliated. And the king said, “Stay at Jericho until your beards grow, and then return.” …2 Samuel 10, 3-5
Have you been sent on an assignment like David’s noblemen but did not anticipate the disgrace you will receive in the course of their duties.
There are people that at the initial stage of their assignments, embraced the king’s instructions with all their hearts and got hurt or disgraced while they were on their mission.
Many people met unanticipated challenges in their life journeys and had their dreams shattered by unexpected results. As David responded to the men and kept them in a place until their beards grew back again God is saying to someone that I know you, I know what happened, you may be in a hiding place now, but it’s a place where your character will be perfected, and God will vindicate and restore your honor.
Just like Joseph went through so many unanticipated challenges to realize his dreams, today, I encourage you to hold on to your goals, and at the end of the day, you also will be a fulfilled person.
I remember the story about the old man who was asked what his favorite bible passage was, and he quoted, “It shall come to pass,” and when asked why he said there had been many troubles he had lived to see.
Still, one by one, they got solved because God has said this challenge is not forever; it will surely come to an end that it will glorify HIM.
This phrase “It shall come to pass” occurred about 120 times in the King James Version Bible.
HE will never leave you nor forsake you.
You may say I got burnt by my bad choices it was not so much of the enemies’ ambushes but the bad decisions I made.
Like the prodigal son, determine in your heart to turn away from sin, and true repentance means knowing the way devil got you down in the first place and resolve never to fall for that sin again no matter how he improved, revised and redesign the sin.
Put structures that will not make you fall again.
HE took Peter back after he betrayed HIM.
HE will take you back if you like Peter genuinely repent and turn away.
This challenging and waiting phase of your life will surely come to pass.
Feb 3, 2020 |
You will walk!
“Then Jesus said to him, “Stand up! Pick up your sleeping mat, and you will walk!”” Immediately he stood up—he was healed! So he rolled up his mat and walked again! Now, this miracle took place on the Jewish Sabbath.” “When the Jewish leaders saw the man walking along carrying his sleeping mat, they objected and said, “What are you doing carrying that? Don’t you know it’s the Sabbath? It’s not lawful for you to carry things on the Sabbath!”” John 5:8-10 (TPT)
2020 The Year of Creations Say it and See it.
Jesus Said to the man:
” Stand up! Pick up your sleeping mat, and you will walk!”
The traditional way of healing at this pool was for the first person that Got into the pool after an Angel stirred it to be healed.
However, Jesus uniquely took the healing to him where he laid.
God is reaching out to you exactly where you are today!.
Jesus spoke out the healing words first. ”You will walk.”
God said light be. Indeed, the light came. (Genesis1:3)
What are you saying to your challenge or desire?
God backed up His words, and the man walked.
You also have the Grace to create like Him.
Say it and See it.
Jan 31, 2020 |
Don’t yield to your fear
“While Jesus was still speaking to the woman, someone came from Jairus’ house and told him, “There’s no need to bother the Master any further. Your daughter has passed away. She’s gone.” When Jesus heard this, he said, “Jairus, don’t yield to your fear. Have faith in me, and she will live again.” Luke 8:49-50 (TPT)
What situation are you passing through that they have just brought contrary words to you?
As Jesus spoke to Jairus, He is also talking to you, don’t be afraid.
Whatsoever God has promised you God is faithful.
Jairus was a witness to the miraculous healing of the woman with the issue of the blood.
Look around you for testimonies that line up with your desire based on the word of God.
Don’t worry! Have faith
“You said to me. I will point out the road that you should follow. I will be your teacher and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8(CEV)
Jairus followed Jesus through step-by-step all the way through.
“I hear the Lord saying, “I will stay close to you, instructing and guiding you along the pathway for your life. I will advise you along the way and lead you forth with my eyes as your guide. So don’t make it difficult; don’t be stubborn when I take you where you’ve not been before. Don’t make me tug you and pull you along. Just come with me!” Psalm 32:8-9 (TPT)
“We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being. But God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the severity, nature, and timing of every test or trial you face so that you can bear it. And each test is an opportunity to trust him more, for along with every trial God has provided for you a way of escape[d] that will bring you out of it victoriously.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 (TPT)
Don’t react out of fear.
Don’t be afraid; Don’t second guess yourself. Stay on the Word.
Replace your fear with faith in the Word of God
2020 The Year of Creations, Say it and See it.
Speak the prophetic words God has placed in your mouth
( Isaiah 59:21)
Jan 29, 2020 |
Those who live to bless others
“Those who live to bless others will have blessings heaped upon them, and the one who pours out his life to pour out blessings will be saturated with favor.” Proverbs 11:25 (TPT)
Is Your Life a Blessing to others?
Are you living only for yourself?
Abraham became so great because he determined that his life would be a blessing.
Moses, even before becoming the great deliverer purposed that he will not allow injustice he saw amongst his people continue.
David knew that his being on the throne was not just for his comfort alone.
He lived for God and was a blessing to his people.
What do you see around you daily?
There are countless opportunities every day for you to be a blessing to another person
“Take a constant interest in the needs of God’s beloved people and respond by helping them. And eagerly welcome people as guests into your home.” Romans 12:13 (TPT)
God has given you the grace through Christ Jesus to be a blessing to others.
“Love empowers us to fulfill the law of the Anointed One as we carry each other’s troubles” Galatians 6:2 (TPT)
“..Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their burdens, and so complete Christ’s law. If you think you are too good for that, you are badly deceived.” Galatians 6:2-3 (MSG)
“God didn’t add another day to your life because you needed it, he did it because someone out there needs you.” – Unknown
Reach out today and be a Blessing to someone.
