28 Jun 2019
We may be going through a very rough patch at the moment and we may want to curse the day we were born, like Job did in Job 3:1-8. Let’s not forget that we serve a God who knows the end from the beginning and is aware of our circumstances. Hang in there. Don’t despair. Job ended up realizing that God is always in control like he affirms in Job 42:1-6. This season too shall pass. If you entrust your life to to this great God, remember He sees the bigger picture clearly because He painted it. Lets keep asking Him to show it to us so that we may understand the scheme of things better. He also avails His grace during difficult times. We must also endeavour to learn our lessons while in the valley of difficulties.
27 Jun 2019
Hebrews 12:18-24 reminds us of the sort of God who calls us to follow Him. We have come a long way from the days of Moses. Even when we experience hardship, this loving God is there for us. We can trust Him to help us in everything, even in the area of finances.
26 Jun 2019
Some of those stranded with money in the house made it from government tenders and were paid in cash. Ponder this on wealth: 1. God can give you the power to create it – Deuteronomy 8:18 2. Honour the Lord with your wealth – Proverbs 3:9 3. Whoever loves it is never satisfied – Ecclesiastes 5:10 4. It is worthless in the day of wrath – Proverbs 11:4
25 Jun 19
I haven’t found any scripture on middlemen. But one thing I do know is confirmed in Proverbs 21:6. May we always check with God to avoid bringing judgement on us.
24 Jun 2019
With the hidden cash syndrome all around us, what’s your take on the money? Is it ill-gotten wealth? Is getting a commission on a government project legit? Is the broker position valid morally? And in God’s eyes? Please share your thoughts Proverbs 10:2.
21 Jun 2019
Knowing the complexity we were going to face as we try and live for Him, God already prepared the way for our victory in this war for our souls. We have the armour, Christ overcame the devil, his schemes and death. So ours is to surrender to God so that we may experience the victory. Let us also purpose to do what Ephesians 6:18 teaches. Even Paul needed this kind of help from others as we see in Ephesians 6:19-20. 1Pet3:12 assures us that God hears us when we pray. What would you like us to pray about?
20 Jun 2019
To counter the complex situation mentioned yesterday we need to do a couple of things. These include standing – Ephesians 6:13-14a. We must stand for truth, purpose to lead righteous lives, share the gospel of peace, have faith in God’s ability to counter spiritual attacks, accept salvation, know God’s word and make praying in the Spirit part of daily life – Ephesians 6:13-18. My prayer partner and I share prayer requests & testimonies of God’s love throughout by text, but meet physically once a week to pray. When meeting is impossible, we call each other and pray on phone.
19 Jun 2019
The complicated thing is the nature of the war going on for our souls. Ephesians 6:12 explains the nature of that war. It is fought in two dimensions. This makes me realise that I cannot therefore operate on this earth without God’s divine help. It also makes me aware of some of the causes of the many challenges people go through on this side of eternity. Hence my conviction that I need to surrender my life to God who is able to fight this complicated battle for me.
18 Jun 2019
We need a lot of the things around us for daily life, e.g. work, school, etc. In fact, we are admonished to work in order to provide for our dependants according to 1 Tim 5:8. But are we aware of the point where they start taking over our lives? Our mandate according to Genesis 1:26-28 is to have dominion over the world on behalf of the Creator, not the world having dominion over us.
17 Jun 2019
There is a battle being waged for control of our souls. The world in its various forms wants to control our souls and so does the Lord. Work, friends, hobbys, traditions, etc are all competing for our souls. Have we allowed any of these things to take our souls captive? The Lord assures us in Hebrews 13:5 & Matthew 28:20 that He will never leave us. The world can’t give that assurance.