Let The Master Decide

MEDITATION

Let The Master Decide

Romans 14:4* " Who are you to make yourself a judge of another man's servant? it is to his master that he is responsible for good or bad. Yes, his place will be safe, because the Lord is able to keep him from falling."BBE

Point to ponder on: It is not your duty to judge another man's servant.

"Nobody has any authority to decide about someone else’s servants. Nobody should decide that someone else’s servants are wrong. Only those servants’ own master has authority to decide whether his servants are right or wrong. But the Lord will continue to accept his servants, because he is able to help them. The Lord can make them strong, so that they continue to believe him." (Easy English)

It is time to draw the line. Let us put off the sword from their necks and keep to our boundaries. Let us not crucify that brother or sister in Christ. He or she is a servant of God, so are we too. Let the Master Jesus decides his or her case and let us keep our judgement. The judgment day is up to God, why tear down God's servants thinking we are defending the faith. There are several ways we work against the body of Christ by our criticism of fellow believers, and spiritual leaders. I hear it on TV and read a lot and I just keep wondering. The amazing thing is that the perpetrators claim to be Christians who have taken over the place of the devil who is 'the accuser of the brethren.'

Let us respect Christ in every believer. You may not like people's behaviour or actions, that is a personal thing but don't ignore the fact that they belong to Christ and He is the judge over their lives. What ever belief system they hold about food and other mundane things, God is the master who can judge. If their faith is not strong to do certain things now and your faith can, don't grade them as inferior or infidel. God understands their level and He will help them get stronger in faith. Thomas Didymus (one of Jesus' disciples) demanded to see Jesus' hand before he could belief that indeed it was Jesus resurrected from the dead. Jesus didn't condemn or judge him for his level of faith, but He told Thomas to touch His hands and side so that he could believe.  "Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed."(Jn.20:29)  Let us realise that we don't have the same level of faith, hence we see things differently and handle things based on our faith level, strength or weakness and the Master can bear with our weak points and help us to become stronger. Every believer small or great is a servant of God and only Master Jesus has the right to Judge. We are all servants to Him, therefore, let us help build one another and leave the judgment to Jesus- our able Master.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Quotes

Unforgiveness, resentment
and malice open doors for
demonic attack.
Don't give permission to 
the tormentors to torment your
life and get your self into
spiritual imprisonment.
Receive grace to forgive all.

~David, Johnson~

It's Time To Activate Grace

MEDITATION

It's Time To Activate Grace

John 1:17 "For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ."kjvlite

Point to ponder on: Grace is the gift of God not sent from afar but brought to dwell with us in the person of Jesus Christ.

Are you under the leadership of Jesus through grace or under Moses through the law. What did you do step by step to deliver yourself from sin? Was it your effort that got you salvation? How come today people want to merit their salvation. They want to do more to look saved rather than to accept and believe in what Christ did and being what Christ worked for. The dispensation of law could not produce righteousness that satisfies God without a yearly sacrifice but the dispensation of grace satisfies God because it costs Jesus His body as a one time sacrifice for all time-past, present and future. The truth is in the grace and the grace in the truth and that is Jesus personified. When we talk about grace we are talking about Jesus. The one who teaches us to say no to ungodliness and worldly passion. Not by your effort or works. If we can work for our salvation then we don't need Jesus.

Grace is not a subject but a person and the person of Jesus. I am so confident this week that if only you will depend on Jesus totally and allow Him, His grace will work for you. He will make a way where there seems to be no way and go ahead of you to break down every gate of bronze and cut down the brass of Iron. You will not have to depend on your strength for even in your weakness His grace will be sufficient for you. Your winning is based on the victory He had gotten on your behalf on the cross and your success is activated through His grace. You don't have to be guilt burdened or worry about overcoming sin because He had overcome for you. You cannot conquer sin on your own without the blood of Jesus. He was punished so you won't be punished. He had paid the price for your sins, took upon Him your sins and transfered  His righteousness to you. Therefore, rejoice in His work on the cross and confess that you are the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus. You can't earn righteousness by works but it was freely given as an exchange. Christ took your place and He gave you His righteousness. He is still working in you to will and to do of His good pleasure, so that you can work out your salvation which is worked within you with fear and trembling. What a blessing we have in Christ Jesus. Only believe rightly in His finished work and enjoy the benefits of His grace in your endeavour this week. Let Jesus, let grace be activated.

Good morning. Enjoy His grace.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Quotes

Sometimes certain attitude
and behaviour are induced
by a heavy manipulation of
the enemy of your soul for the
purpose of inciting you to work
against your own destiny.
It could be in form of STUBBORNNESS,
HATRED, UNFORGIVENESS,
PRIDE,  INDIFFERENCE,
CONTENTIOUSNESS.
~David, Johnson~

Make It Happen Through Prayers

MEDITATION

Make It Happen through Prayers

1 Kings 18: 41-42 "Then Elijah said to Ahab, 'Go and get something to eat and drink. But do it quickly, because it is soon going to rain very hard!' So Ahab and his men left to prepare a big meal. But Elijah went back up to the top of Carmel Mountain and prayed." T4T

Point to ponder on: Until there is manifestation over your declaration prayer must go on.

Before Elijah prophesied there won't be rain(1 Kings 17:1) the letter of James tells us he prayed fervently(James 5:17). And when he made that declaration there was no rain for three and a half years. This same man of God came up again and declared there will be rain. (1Kings 18:41)The rain didn't just start falling after he made the declaration until he prayed the rain into existence.(James 5:18) The lesson here is that for every man or woman that must command the supernatural must raise a private prayer altar(inner chamber) where things are settled spiritually so that effortlessly results are generated on the field of endeavours. A fervent prayer life that is faith based should be the lifestyle of every believer. Many want results without paying the price. If you must get results on spiritual matters on the field of endeavours, you must pay the price in your secret place of prayer.

Good morning. Enjoy His grace.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

No More Scarcity

MEDITATION

No More Scarcity

1 Kings 17:14 "For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: the jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD gives rain on the Land." NIV

Point to ponder on: God has solutions for every problem in your life, all you have to do is to obey His word for you in the midst of your problem.

The God that I know is specialised in providing abundance in the midst of scarcity. Whether in the midst of primary or secondary evil, He is the present help in trouble. He is not a man that should lie, whatever He says He will do. No matter the degree of the problem just a word from Him will bring a brighter day in the midst of dark cloud. When you are down and your back's   against the wall your only reliable help is in God. However, He can choose to solve the problem anyhow but you must be expectant and sensitive. He may not send you cash but a man of God to speak into your life. He may not send you food stuff but just His word in the mouth of His servant will turn scarcity into abundance. He may not send you an angel but a man might be His angel to help you. Your receiving power is in obedience. If only you will do God's word concerning you while you are in the midst of whatever problem it may be, you are ready to receive whatever blessing the LORD has for you. Keep your eyes off your lack and focus on God's abundance. Keep your eyes off your limitation and focus on God's unlimited capacity. Keep your eyes off what you don't have and focus on what God is ready to put in your hand. If He asks you to give in the midst of that circumstance don't hesitate He knows you have something He will bless. If He asks you to help others even in the midst of your down time He knows He is your own sure help and your help is near. If you will faithfully obey His word in the midst of that circumstance breakthrough is certain. Listen for His voice in prayers and in the study of His word. Henceforth, the season of scarcity is over in your life and abundance is your partner in progress from now on in Jesus name. You will rejoice in His provisions in Jesus name. Shalom!

Good morning. Enjoy His blessings.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Play Your Part

MEDITATION

Play Your Part

Romans 12:18 "If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in peace with all people." ISV

Point to ponder on: Peace is our responsibility, we must work it out.

As long as it depends on you make peace with all people.  We have our parts to play. Whatever is possible for you to make peace with others, go ahead and make it happen. The desire of God is for us to live in peace with one another. We must be advocates for peace in our homes, community and society. Let it be said of you that you are a peace maker. What do we gain when we make peace? “How blessed are those who make peace, because it is they who will be called God’s children!"(Mat.5:9) One of the proofs of being a child of God is to make peace. The blessing of God follows peace makers. Let the world know that you are God's offspring. Make peace.

Good morning. Enjoy a fabulous weekend.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

A Reminder

MEDITATION

A Reminder

1 Thessalonians 1:10 "And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come." kjvlite

Point to ponder on: One of the core responsibilities of a Christian is to wait for Christ's return.

The good news here is for the believers in Christ that Jesus has saved us from the coming wrath. The bad news is for the non-believers in Christ that there is a coming wrath upon the world. Whether one is a genuine believer or not is up to every individual to do a personal examination of where they belong. The coming wrath will bring a terrible experience and the only way not to fall under that wrath is to totally surrender to the Lordship of Jesus now and enjoy His grace. Beloved, to believe in him and turn back is a dangerous thing and a trap of the devil. To live a double standard life as a believer in Church and a different person outside is a deadly game. Jesus will come back for those who believe in Him and those who have rejected him and missed the deliverance will fall under the coming wrath. Let's develop a lifestyle ready to receive Him anytime as we wait for Him-Jesus the master of the universe. Let's tell unbelievers about Jesus' deliverance from the coming wrath. Jesus is coming soon.

Good morning. Enjoy His grace.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

The Inevitable Sings

MEDITATION

The Inevitable Signs

Matthew 24:11-13 Many will come saying that they are prophets, but they will be lying, and they will deceive many people. Because there will be more and more people who will disobey God's laws, many people will no longer love their fellow believers.
But all those who keep on believing in me to the end of their lives will be saved." T4T

Point to ponder on: Falsehood on the altar, increase in wrong doing, lack of love for fellow believers are inevitable signs to look for as the end approaches.

All these prophecies of Jesus have become our reality today. Those who are not called to be prophets tagged themselves one and at a time when almost every one who enters a church is looking for the word of prophecy, it is easy for the devil to manipulate people through the work of the flesh. If people could serve God through the flesh they will serve sin and devil well through the flesh. Who ever is given the office of a prophet should speak as God inspires not as the church demands. And whoever is given to teach should teach as inspired. A prophet in the new testament speaks out the mind of God via the teaching of His word and the discerning ones would understand the LORD is speaking to their needs. Don't go looking for prophetic words, go looking for encounter with Jesus and His word and whatever He gives will settle your needs.

Wrongdoing is on the increase because even believers now realise that they have brains and if what the scripture is saying doesn't make sense to them as educated souls they choose their own ways, debate God's word and disobey His word.

Some people are advocate of self love now. People no longer care about their fellow believers except those they benefit from. And those who have been frustrated have bought the concept of self love that starts with them and ends with them. It does not flow to others because it is not from Christ to self and from self to others. Whatever that is of the flesh is of the flesh. Such human fickle love leads to selfishness. Where divine love is nourished as being spread by the Holy Spirit (Rom.5:5) the result is selflessness.

Beloved, let us remain in our calling, obey the word and allow the Holy Spirit to love through us. You will know the Holy Spirit is loving through you when you love the unlovable, undeserving and difficult people. Let's examine ourselves whether we are still in the faith or falling short on these signs and ask the LORD to help us. Remember, those who endure the tough times are those who keeps believing in Jesus and His word and such will be saved. The reason for endurance is simply because it will be difficult for a natural man and anyone living in the flesh to withstand the evil we see around today. Some are giving up on church already. They say things like, it's for money making, there are fake everywhere. Fake exists because there is original, it takes the Holy Spirit, knowledge of the word and not your sense to know the original. Please don't accept the gospel of the devil. Your sure way is to engage the ministry of the Holy Spirit and the word to make the journey in this latter part of the last day easy. His grace is sufficient for you. You will not fail in Jesus name.

Good morning. Enjoy His grace.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

True Living

MEDITATION

True Living

John 17:5 "I glorified you on earth by completing down to the last detail what you assigned me to do." MSG

Point to ponder on: The essence of true living is the fulfillment of a life given dream.

Every human is designed and assigned a purpose which becomes a burning desire to be accomplished as a dream. Jesus as the son of man lived to fulfill the detail of His assignment. There is that thing calling for expression in every human. We all have dreams waiting for manifestation.
The brief of the story of Daniel Craig, aka James Bond got my attention. He was said to have slept on park benches in London. This same man now has several critically acclaimed movies that thrilled the world on his resume. The interesting thing to recall about him from his story was that this 007 actor waited tables and slept on park benches early in his career as an actor in order to fulfill his dream. This reminds me of an adage that says, "When there is life there is hope." And some have also said it should be when there is hope there is life. Whichever angle you look at it, the key factor there for living is HOPE. Living life needs a bedrock of hope. Hope keeps a man going in life. Whatever dream it is that is daring, hope tells us of the expectation of its reality as we pursue with faith. True living starts from pursuing our dreams. The regular life of going to school, graduate, get a job and then get married seems so ordinary because everybody of age does that as a right of passage. But one thing that makes a difference is living our dream, bringing out the potentials, solving problems God created us to solve on the planet earth. Until we start living our dreams the essence of true living is yet to be unraveled.

Present challenges must not stop you. Your eyes must be on your dream and the energy channeled to bring it into reality. That is what you are created for. It is beyond just climbing up a ladder and getting promoted or making many profit in seven digits but with all these put together the purpose is in the dream being fulfilled. Our great fulfilment will definitely come when our dreams are fulfilled because it shows we have lived full and are ready to die empty, leaving behind books, music, movie script, inventions to our world . True living is living out your dream. Start small and make it progressive. Fulfil your calling, fulfil your mission before you leave the earth. Fight against all odds and put in your best to transmute that dream into reality.

Good morning. Enjoy His loving kindness.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Quotes

Keep the Rule

MEDITATION

Keep the Rule

2 Timothy 2:5 "An athlete who runs in a race cannot win the prize unless he obeys the rule." GNB

Point to ponder on: Life responds to principles which  are unchanging and they guarantee rewards when followed.

Everyday is a great day. Another week brings in another opportunity and presents to us chances to win or lose. But winning has a price to get the prize. Every winner is a keeper of the rule. The Universe is governed by laws. You may not like the laws but the laws don't respect man and anyone who will win must respect the laws of the universe and crack the code to emerge a winner. Beloved, whatever is working someone is working it out-whether you can see who is or power behind it or not, is inconsequential. Every winner must crack the code to win and that is keeping to the rule. Every employee, self employed, business owner and investor has rules of engagement which must be adhered to in order to remain productive and progressive. The general rule for all and sundry  is to do the right thing at the right time to get the right result.  A kingdom citizen on earth should obey kingdom principles in order to win. There is the person of Jesus and the principles of Jesus. If we want the result of the person of Jesus, we need the principles of Jesus. These principles are in the Holy Scriptures-our moral will.

If we must win as kingdom citizens this week, we must run like athletes and focus on our goals and not step out of our boundaries. We must mind our businesses, our goals and targets until we hit the mark. If we want God's result we must obey God's word. An athlete that runs out of his lane will lose his reward because he has broken the rule. Every action against the word of God is disobeying the rule. Grace thrives obeying the word. Every right channeled effort towards our goal is a price   to earn the prize. The Lord will order our steps aright in Jesus name. Let's play the game in the way God will be pleased with our academics, business or career,  ministry, marriage and relationships and we can be sure He will prove Himself faithful.

Good morning. Enjoy a favour filled week ahead.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Quotes

Failing today does not make you a failure in life unless you surrender to the failed event.
~David, Johnson~

This Is Not The End

MEDITATION

This is Not the End

Job 14: 7 "For there is a hope of a tree; if it is cut down, it will come to life again, and its branches will not come to an end."BBE

Point to ponder on: Failing today does not make you a failure in life unless you surrender to the failed event.

It is not over yet. The downfall of a man is not the end of his life. A growing child falls several times trying to walk. The fall is a proof that attempt was made to walk but more right efforts are required to get it right. Failure in an event does not make you a failure as a person. Dale Carnegie says, "Develop success from failure. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success." Which ever field failure was recorded in your life, it could be career, ministry, marriage, academics, business, spiritual matters, relationships or whatever it could be, It's not the end. You can still right the wrong if you are ready to develop from that failure the success desired. As long as you will not allow discouragement to conquer you and permit your past failure to hold you down from trying again, then you are ready to beat all odds and move to the next level.

Our God is not a God of just the past, but of the present and the future. Therefore, if there is a future, that simply means there is another chance to write a grand breaking new record. To write that new record we have the present to begin again to realise that future. Beloved, bring it on. Success is on the way, work your way into it, the Lord is your present help in the time of trouble.

Good morning. Enjoy His grace.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

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Your Benefits Won't Elude You

MEDITATION

Your Benefits Won't Elude You

2 Timothy 2:6 "The farmer who has done the hard work should have the first share of the harvest." GNB

Point to ponder on: You deserve reward for every thing you labour for before others.

Everywhere you have sweated you will find sweetness. Everywhere labour has been invested favour will emanate. Every thing you worked for will be rewarded in Jesus name.

For every student who puts in effort to study success is your reward in Jesus name. For every business owner you will reap bounty of your input in Jesus name. For every investor you will record a great return on investment in Jesus name. For every self employed you will receive a great turn over in Jesus name. For every employee you will not be denied the wages due to you in Jesus name. For every leader that labours on the followers by serving them you will be greatly rewarded by the Lord in Jesus name. Your efforts as a leader will not go in vain in Jesus name. For every parent you will live to reap the reward of your labour on your children in Jesus name.

The desire of the LORD is for us to be the first harvester in everything we invest our energy, resources, gifts or talent. Every power that makes people labour like Elephant and reap like ant is destroyed in the name of Jesus. Everything the word of God says concerning you henceforth will begin to manifest in every area of your life and endeavours in Jesus name. No more labour lost in Jesus name. No one will take what belongs to you in Jesus name. What you should be the first to enjoy no one will short change you in Jesus name.

Good morning. Enjoy His blessings.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Examine Your State of Mind

MEDITATION

Examine Your State of Mind

Titus 1:15 "Everything is pure to those who are themselves pure; but nothing is pure to those who are defiled and unbelieving, for their minds and consciences have been defiled." (GNB)

Point to ponder on: Your perception is a reflection of your state of mind.

Our perception is a reflection of our worldview and mindset. The way you see yourself is the way you see others. The way you treat others is a plain reflection of who you are and not who they are. If the content of your soul is a reflection of purity you relate to everything around you with the same mindset unless such things are proven not to be so. A soul with evil content perceives everything around it to be so.

If a person sees evil in everything, such needs a careful examination on his or her mindset. We see things in accordance to our state of mind. This is different from vision or revelation connected with the Holy Spirit but the mindset of a believer based on the content of the soul and our human spirit. Our conscience is connected to our human spirit while our mind is connected to our soul. Whatever dominates the soul will reflect in the mind and whatever the state of human spirit is reflects in the conscience. The only way for purity to have strong hold is to allow the Holy Spirit to reign over our human spirit and for our human spirit to reign over our soul and body. Let us yield ourselves more to the Spirit to build a pure perception towards things around us.

Good morning. Enjoy a pleasant day.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Quotes

Ingratitude sets in when we focus on things we don't have and such makes us see problems to be fixed rather than what we have that makes us appreciate God. When we look at what we don't have, we focus more on our needs rather than God who can meet our needs. But when we focus on what we have we see more of God's provisions and give Him thanks for the provisions of the past, present and the future.
~David, Johnson

The Indispensable Forces

MEDITATION

The Indispensable Forces

1 Thessalonians 1:3 "Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father."kjvlite

Point to ponder on: Our work is produced by faith, our labour is prompted by love and our endurance is inspired by hope in the Lord Jesus Christ.

There are three forces human beings cannot live without. Apostle Paul mentions these forces to the Corinthians.(1Cor.13:13) Absolutely, every soul on the planet requires these forces to live life to the fullest. Achievement and fulfilment in life are possible when these three forces are at work. Whether in the "Ups' or "Downs of life, our souls need these forces to thrive. What gives a man confidence to live in the topmost floor of a three story building without fear of collapse is faith. The reason we keep up with life in the face of austerity, insecurity and helplessness is hope, the reason why we stay together despite our different odds is love(whether human or divine). We all combine these forces each day to keep moving and chasing our dreams. Whether you have success or failure these three forces combined are the driving force of our souls. Faith, love and hope are indispensable. Living for God, we may not realise it but when we take note of our activities, they are interlocking with faith, love and hope. We keep working hard for progress and even when our efforts aren't equal to the anticipated results, the driving force is faith. As believers in Christ, we work, labour and endure  different situations in life all for Christ's sake. This is possible because of faith, love and hope in the Lord Jesus Christ.
If we must see many brighter days we must be driven by these three forces: faith, love and hope.

Good morning. Enjoy a fulfilling day.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Use Sound Words

MEDITATION

Use Sound Words

Titus 2:8 "Use sound words that cannot be criticized, so that your enemies may be put to shame by not having anything bad to say about us."GNB

Point to ponder on: Sound words are  products of sound mind. Deliberately feed your mind with life producing words. The way you use words reveals the content of your character.

The universe didn't exist without spoken words. Everyday communication thrives on the use of words. Emotions are stirred up through words, it could be stirred positively or negatively. Whether spoken or written we use words on daily basis. Research indicates the following statistics about the number of words women and men speak: The average woman speaks 20,000 words a day. The average man speaks 7,000 words a day.(Dated Feb 22, 2013, no new discovery yet apart from this)
Research also shows that, in one lifetime, the average person speaks the equivalent of the entire text of the complete 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary (OED) more than 14.5 times. So 860.3 million words certainly sounds like a lot in one-lifetime.

However, if approximately 860.3 million words are used in a lifetime, could they be regarded as sound words. We are admonished as believers to use sound words that cannot be criticized. The reason is that there are those who are waiting to trap us by the words of our mouth. Religious people and Jews set trap for Jesus waiting for what He would say but the master always used sound words, hence, it was impossible for His enemies to trap Him. With all their efforts they were put to shame. There are those around us who are watching and waiting to hear us talk and criticize us but we must choose the excellent way building our vocabularies using the scriptures as our guide. We must also I understand that people hear differently, so when we choose sound words that build up, represent truth and are godly we would give no room for people to say bad things against us and the body of Christ that we belong. Use sound words to glorify God, edify people, correct the erring ones and encourage the brokenhearted.

Good morning. Enjoy a fabulous day.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Quotes

Heavenly intervention of the Holy Spirit is the game changer in any dire situation in the life of a believer.
~David, Johnson~

The Game Changer

MEDITATION

The Game Changer

Isaiah 32:15 "Until at last the Spirit is poured down upon us from heaven. Then the wilderness will become fertile field, and the fertile field will become a lush and fertile forest." NLT

*Point to ponder on*: Heavenly intervention of the Holy Spirit is the game changer in any dire situation in the life of a believer.

When all human attempts have failed and every endeavour of human capacity to drive change has failed, there is a sure and higher way to command a change. Until this way is employed human efforts will remain fruitless. Heavenly intervention is the game changer. The change needed can only happen when the Holy Spirit is activated. Now that we know that the Holy Spirit is here with us, we need His power upon us to do the impossible. It is the power upon (anointing upon)that commands the supernatural. Whatever the wilderness experience a life, career, business, ministry, academics, marriage, relationships may encounter we need heavenly intervention of the Holy Spirit for a change. When the power of the Holy Spirit is activated one of His emblem is water, this will refreshen, revitalize, nourish any dry and unfertile field of ministry, academics, business, career, marriage, relationships to flourish to the glory of God. The game changer we need for a transformation is the heavenly intervention of the Holy Spirit. He is here with us, let us engage Him for that change we desire today.

Good morning. Enjoy His power.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Take A Step

MEDITATION

Take A Step

2 Samuel 15:3 "And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness."kjvlite

Point to ponder on: Faith in what you prayed for is demonstrated in your corresponding action towards your prayer points.

There was a story of a city that has been without rain for a season, hence believers organised a prayer meeting. Everyone gathered in the Church to pray. However, there was a family where the father and the daughter were preparing to go for the prayers and the daughter went for the umbrella. The father asked the girl, 'why the umbrella, it's not raining?' The girl said, "Daddy are we not going to pray that God should give us rain? When the rain starts what are we going to use to cover ourselves." The father hearing this was impressed and allowed the girl. Unfortunately, many adults who gathered in the church that were faith speaking didn't come with umbrella. This story tells us the typical life of believers with faith without corresponding action. It also suggests a religious activity without  faith except dedication to liturgy. Some believers are like the congregation in this story. We gather to pray, we speak in faith but our actions deny our faith.

David was an amazing king that got my attention on a simple prayer he made when he ran out of the city for his son Absalom. He asked God to turn the counsel of Ahithophel (King special adviser) one of Absalom's allies in conspiracy  into foolishness. In the subsequent verse David took a critical step which showed he believed God has answered his prayers but he must play his part. He sent Hushai to go and stay with Absalom at Jerusalem. "But if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; as I have been thy father's servant hitherto, so will I now also be thy servant: then mayest thou for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel."(v.34) David knew God would grant his request but God would need people as well so he sent Hushai ahead to make the work faster and trust God for performance. Absalom needed someone closer to him such as Hushai to consider Ahithophel' s counsel before his final decision. And so Hushai suggested something contrary and the king bought his own idea and despised Ahithophel's who was the King special adviser. Understand that God worked on the mind of Absalom to accept Hushai's advice instead of Ahithophel's, so no glory to man but all glory to God for answered prayers.

Beloved, when we ask God for something we know  according to His will for us we are on the right, let us take a further step of faith with our corresponding action. A student who prays for success in exams should ask for direction and read. A person who prays for job should search for vacancies and apply. Whatever corresponding action matches your request should be taken to provoke God into action. Take a step after praying, the Holy Spirit will lead you. God is set to satisfy you with answers to your requests. Take that step now. And every counsel against God's will for your life will be frustrated in Jesus name.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Quotes

Strong will power and self effort cannot win life's battle without God's enabling.
~David, Johnson~

God Enables For Victory

MEDITATION

God Enables for Victory

Psalms 18:29 "You enable me to be strong, with the result that I can run and attack a line of enemy soldiers; with your help I can ◄scale/​climb up the walls that surround my enemies' cities."T4T

Point to ponder on: Strong will power and self effort cannot win life's battle without God's enabling.

Our strength to conquer is not in the gym. The power to overcome life trials is not in our academic qualifications. To defeat the enemy of our souls is beyond our mental strength. Fighting and winning battles in life comes from the enabling of the Most High. Is there a prolong matter in your life that your mental power, social power (connection), financial power and physical power couldn't handle, then you need the Lord to enable you to be strong enough to conquer and be victorious. Let the Almighty release His power on you for spiritual combat and you will see victory. This is only possible if you can pray relentlessly until something happens. Seek God for enabling over that difficult situation. What if it is something that requires wisdom, finance, etc,  My God can enable you if you call on Him for help. Don't ask how will He do it. Let Him decide that. His power will enable you to overcome every obstacle before you and silence your adversaries. He is waiting to help you just ask for His enabling.

Good morning. Have a fabulous Sunday.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Prayer Points
1. Father arise, let the enemies of my soul be scattered.
2. Father enable me to conquer every life battle in 2018.
3. I am more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus.

Quotes

Continuous victory is possible in life only when you access the secret code to daily victory which is only found in God.
~David, Johnson~

Endowed For A Purpose

MEDITATION

Endowed For A Purpose

Exodus 31:1-3 "Yahweh also said to Moses/me, “Note that I have chosen Bezalel, the son of Uri and grandson of Hur, from the tribe of Judah. I have caused him to be completely controlled/ empowered by my Spirit, and I have given him special ability to make things and have enabled him to know how to do very skilled work."T4T

*Point to ponder on*: You are not a misfit on earth but you can be displaced if you are not functioning in your place in destiny where your potential is meant to fit-in for the fulfillment of your purpose.

Every passion in you is wired to pursue a vision. Every ability in you is a strength for a responsibility. Every potential is given to fulfill a purpose. God's breath on every human has deposited a package that makes such an individual a gem on earth to solve a problem. Everything is locked up within you for your discovery. No one is without ability, it is your responsibility to discover yours, develop it and deploy it wisely to fulfill destiny.  What are you carrying within you? Stir up that latent potential and let us meet you before you exit the planet earth. Manifest and fulfill purpose!

Good morning. Enjoy His favour.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

The Secret of Continuous Victory

MEDITATION

The Secret of Continuous Victory

2 Samuel 8: 14 "...The LORD gave David victory wherever  he went." NIV

Point to ponder on: Continuous victory is possible in life only when you access the secret code to daily victory which is only found in God.

“The secret of a man is in his story," says Bishop Oyedepo. Once in a while he reiterates this statement when he speaks about the secret of his success in ministry and other endeavours, “If you don’t know the story of a man, you can’t know his secret.”
He says, “You need to know how my heart pants after God to know my secret. We do nothing in this ministry except as directed by the Lord.”

Beloved, to live a life of continuous victory is achievable. All we need do is to look out for those who have this lifestyle and find out their secrets. David was a king who lived a life of continuous victory. There was no record he lost any battle. His secret was in his story. What was the secret of David's life of continuous victory?
(1)He never did anything without first asking God whether to embark on it or not. He gets God's direction before any action.
(2) He would follow God's instruction to letter.
This was the habit of David "to inquire from the LORD." This great habit preceded David's decision and action, hence he never lost any battle because God fought all his battles. (1Sam.22:10; 1Sam.23:2,4,12; 1Sam.30:8; 2 Sam.2:1; 2 Sam.5:19)

Beloved, if we desire continuous victory and success in our endeavours we must pay the price of putting God first. I am not talking about just informing God and run out to do our things, but informing and involving God to get his permission and follow His lead. Very few people have this habit, others cannot endure the process of inquiry, so they do their things using their limited brains and get the result their brains can handle. I am not suggesting we suspend our brains but it is spiritual to get the Master of the universe to lead our ways if we truly desire a continuous victory and success and not once in a while success. I pray that the grace to seek God patiently and diligently will rest on us afresh in Jesus name. If we desire a continuous victorious and successful life Christ has paid for, let us put God first before we do anything and get His permission before we go ahead to activate this lifestyle.

Good morning. Enjoy His victory.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Wisdom Speaks

MEDITATION

Wisdom Speaks

Proverbs 8:6 "Listen, for I have worthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right." NIV

Point to ponder on: It takes a deliberate listening to be led by wisdom and such leadership produces right decisions.

One of the qualities of a good leader is the ability to listen well to his/her followers and people generally. There is an ancient power that made creation possible and that power is the key to success of great men and anyone who desires to succeed in anything will achieve faster with this power. This power is called WISDOM. How does it take a man through success avenue? It gives instruction and that becomes knowledge or information and when appropriately cultivated it generates positive outcome called success. At first, wisdom is always disguised as instruction, knowledge or information but if you are not a deliberate listener to people and things around you, you will only see and hear the usual. It is always speaking through circumstances-- disappointment, difficulty, delay, opportunity; through people as counsel, advice, rebuke, correction, teaching, attitude,etc. And when it is direct from God, divine wisdom comes through His word, Holy Spirit and His servants. But if we are not deliberately attentive to God, people and things around us we won't hear the voice of wisdom echoing from within in response to what is on the outside. When we give attention to meditation wisdom speaks from the deepest part of us. We must learn to listen more to hear wisdom which would provide us the right information for right action and right result. When was the last time you meditate over an issue? We must cultivate the habit of a prayerful meditation. It's not enough to give attention to prayer alone, we also need time to meditate over our life and also on the word allowing the word of God to speak to our spirit. But we must listen deliberately to hear wisdom speaks. "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."(Isa.30:21) I pray you will hear the voice of wisdom leading you to success this new week in Jesus name.

Good morning. Enjoy His blessings.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Quotes

No sprint gets the prize for a race he quits half way.
~David, Johnson~

Don't Give Up

MEDITATION

Don't Give Up

Galatians 6:9 "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at a proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." NIV

Point to ponder on: No sprint gets the prize for a race he quits half way.

Ross Perot says, "Most people give up just when they 're about to achieve success. They quit on the one yard line. They give up at the last minute of the game, one foot from a winning touchdown."

The scripture above tells us that a consistent and continuous habit of doing good will surely be rewarded. This applies to every area of your life. However, the only enemy of progress here is 'discouragement' which makes people get fed up, and tries to quit because the expected reward or benefit is not forthcoming.

A young man borrowed a hundred thousand dollar from his uncle to explore an oil well and after several attempt on the exploration they could not find oil so he gave up and sold the oil well to someone else so that he could pay back his loan.

The person who bought the oil well consulted experts on oil exploration. They started the exploration of the oil well again and after drilling three more meters into the ground they found oil.

Can you imagine just three meters left to discover oil and the former owner of the oil well gave up and gave up his fortune.

Beloved, don't be discouraged in your pursuit, keep on keeping on whether in your business, career, academics,marriage, relationships, ministry and whatever you do. At a proper time you will reap a harvest if you dont give up. I pray the Lord will renew your strength to go through in Jesus name. DON'T GIVE UP.

Good morning. Enjoy His grace.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Quotes

You are influenced by people around you--you cannot run with chickens and soar with eagles. David, Johnson

Be Deliberate About Your Association

MEDITATION

Be Deliberate About Your Association

Proverbs13:20 "Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm".ISV

Point to ponder on: Take note that you are influenced by people around you--you cannot run with chickens and soar with eagles.

Growing up, I associated with some older brothers in the church mass choir whose lifestyle and conversations were immoral. I was at the right place but in a wrong association. They had influence on my mind but thanks to God for His guidance, and also for my parents and my elder brother for being  godly role models for me. We become the company we keep.

Beloved, take note that the community that surrounds us has more influence on us to succeed or fail than the house we consider as a home to return to daily. The reason being that we spend more time in this community than we do at home. Our home is more like a resting place and the next morning we continue the routine. Therefore, to get the best of our community is to get around people in our neighbourhood or a virtual community who are committed to excellence and moving in the same direction in line with their goals in order to develop a fulfilling and encouraging lifestyle.

Environment influences the result we produce. We will develop the lifestyle of a winner simply by associating with those who are what we want to become.

Good morning. Enjoy a delightful weekend.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson.

The Other Side

MEDITATION

The Other Side

Deuteronomy 2:3 "You have been wandering around this hilly area for a long enough time. Now turn and travel toward the north." T4T

Point to ponder on: God's intervention puts an end to stagnation and leads the way to the other side full of bounty.

Director James Cameron while writing 'The Terminator' was said to be barely making ends meet and his car was his apartment at the time. However, his major concern at the time was to direct his screenplay despite his limited experience. Money was not his concern. When he pitched "The Terminator" at meetings, the production companies liked the script but didn't like the idea of him being in charge. But he persevered and partnered with producer Gale Anne Hurd, who bought rights to the screenplay for $1 and named Cameron the director. The film went on to make $ 77 million worldwide. Beloved, every downward situation is not a permanent one. You can change level and move to the other side of the quadrant. You can navigate to the prestigious lane of abundance from lack. You can experience victory instead of failure. But your major concern now is key to your shift to the next level. What are you doing with your life now? If you continue in that thing you are doing in the next five years where do you see yourself. Focus on what you want and not what you are suffering or enduring. The reason for enduring the process is for you to actualise the success. God will never allow you to toil in vain as long as you are doing what is legitimate. He will bless your work and make your dream a reality and that which you could see with your mind you will move to that beautiful side of life and celebrate in Jesus name. Persevere as you go through and partner with the Holy Spirit with your mind on your vision despite the limited resources and whatever could be your challenge. I see you moving to the other side of fulfilment in Jesus name.

Good morning. Enjoy His leadership.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

How To Live In This Present World

MEDITATION

How To Live In This Present World

Matthew 10:16b "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." kjvlite

Point to ponder on: There is a principle to get a thing done rightly in order to get the right result in this life, find out.

You and I are likened as sheep in the midst of wolves in this world. If we are going to operate differently, we must operate with the principle handed unto us by the master of the universe. First, we must identify the attributes of a sheep in perspective since we live in the midst of wolves and fellow sheep. Sheep is soft-hearted, upright, elegant. Sheep is a meek animal. They are usually very quiet and gentle, holding themselves aloof from the world. In a herd, all the sheep tend to listen to their leaders and show esteem to them. Because of the obedient character, sheep are among the most popular animals beloved by mankind. These personality traits are expected in us who live among wolves in this world. However, if we are going to attain our highest goal as Christ representatives in this world we must follow the principle of 'be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves', which I will break down as follows:
1.be discreet in our plans: not likely to be seen or noticed by many people as we carry on with our plans until it is accomplished.
2. clever as we progress to execution: being intelligent and able to learn things quickly as we progress to attain our goals.
3. harmless to people in our dealings.
The principle given by Master Jesus when applied will make us master situations and attain our goals unhindered. Remember, sheep tend to listen to their leaders and our great shepherd is Jesus and to listen to Him is to follow His principle of operation in the midst of wolves to attain our highest goal.

Good morning. Enjoy His grace.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

THEY WILL BEG AT YOUR FEET

MEDITATION

They Will Beg At Your Feet

1 Samuel 24:19-21 "For who would find his enemy and then send him away safely? May the LORD repay you for what you have done for me today. Now I know for certain that you will be king, and that the kingdom will be established under your authority. Now swear to me by the LORD that you will never eliminate my descendants after me, and that you won’t erase my name from my father’s family.” ISV

Point to ponder on: When God releases your enemies into your hand He has made you a champion without fighting a battle.

Beloved, which one do you prefer? To see your haters beg at your feet and also beg for the safety of their descendants or for them to be destroyed. Well, It all depends on the trouble they have caused you. But whatever the case may be, the LORD will disarm all haters in your life and make them beg for their lives at your feet in Jesus name. The LORD will put them at your mercy in Jesus name. The kindness of the LORD will influence your judgement towards them for a change of heart and they will surrender that indeed your God is the Almighty in Jesus name. When God has not allowed those who tried hard to destroy us to succeed over our lives, He has already proven to them that we are above them and they will fear us the more as one that is untouchable. Therefore, when we activate and experience a victorious life like this, all we have to do is to lead a life full of praise and let God as usual fight our battles while we continue to make peace with all men. Let us henceforth with confidence lead a peaceful, prayerful and praiseful life because God is our battle axe.

Good morning. Enjoy His power.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson