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.”
Jun 14, 2019 |
All things work together
“We are assured and know that (God being a partner in their labor) all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.” Romans 8:28 (AMPC)
Sometimes you wonder whether what you are going through currently now add up to your God-given destiny.
At times your experiences do not line up to your “Vision/Dreams” of life.
To Joseph too, the Pit, Potiphar’s house and the Prison did not all add up till the day in the Palace that Pharaoh pronounced him the Prime Minister.
Mosses could not have imagined how ordinary help of looking out for a fellow Israelite will turn him to a fugitive and a dessert sojourner
As you look at your current challenges, today don’t give up on yourself.
“So we are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together to fit into God’s perfect plan of bringing good into our lives, for we are his lovers who have been called to fulfill his designed purpose.” Romans 8:28(TPT)
“God works everything out for our good, never causing bad stuff to happen to us. He turns our lemons into sweet lemonade, but does not hand out lemons.”
It may not make sense to you, but God, your Destiny maker, and Designer, is at work.
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” Ephesians 3:20 (NLT)
As You Daily, Diligently and Dutifully Obey Him, HE is at work in your life.
“Think about this. Wrap your minds around it. This is serious business, rebels. Take it to heart. Remember your history, your long and rich history.
I am GOD, the only God you’ve had or ever will have— incomparably irreplaceable— From the very beginning telling you what the ending will be,
All along letting you in on what is going to happen, Assuring you, ‘I’m in this for the long haul, I’ll do exactly what I set out to do,’ Calling that eagle, Cyrus, out of the east, from a far country the man I chose to help me.
I’ve said it, and I’ll most certainly do it. I’ve planned it, so it’s as good as done.” Isaiah 46:10-11 (MSG)
Jun 10, 2019 |
Great is the Lord, and highly to be praised.
“ Great is the Lord, and highly to be praised in the city of our God! His holy mountain, Fair and beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth. ..city of the Great King! God has made Himself known in her palaces as a Refuge (a High Tower and a Stronghold).” Psalm 48:1-3 AMPC
God is worthy of being Praised at all times and in all situations in your life.
When Hezekiah faced the enemy king of Assyria he initially tried to use diplomacy and negotiations to get out of the problem(2 Kings 18:13-15)
However, the enemy did not stop there.
He continued to ridicule God and His people.
Finally, Hezekiah completely turned over everything to God, and he had total victory.
This psalm was written to commemorate the defeat of the Assyrian army in the days of King Hezekiah.
There are so many reasons to describe God as fantastic!
So many reasons to praise him with unlimited praise
Whatsoever the noise, mockery and embarrassing situations around you today
Call upon God, surrender the challenges to Him, and continually give Him High Praises.
Diligently obey His instructions to you.
God defeated all the loud and boisterous opposition around Hezekiah.
As You Greatly Praise Him all oppositions around you are taken care of in Jesus
Name
How great is the Lord! How much we should praise Him.
Great is the Lord and Greatly to be Praised.
