Draw the lines

*MEDITATION*

"A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool." ~Proverbs 17:10| kjvlite~

Point to ponder on: Understanding the kinds of people we deal with is a sure way to rest of mind and positive result.

It is wise to deal with people with understanding. Trying to rebuke people without understanding their kind could result into more trouble and waste of time. The bible shows us four categories (kinds) of people, the wise, the fool, the mocker and the simple.

Here we are looking at the attitude of the two (the wise and the fool) among them towards rebuke. If you have to deal with these kinds of people, it requires spiritual wisdom and understanding. So when you are dealing with people and you notice the following reoccurrences, it is a pointer to the kind or the category you are dealing with.
1. A wise person shows understanding and take caution when you rebuke (express a strong disapproval or speak in an angry or critical way to)him or her, but a fool will not. "Rebuking people who have good sense will accomplish more for them than hitting them 100 times with a stick."
2. Critical words enters a wise person and accomplish the result you want. But when you use the same for a fool it will not produce same result. Even if you punish a fool he or she is adamant in his or her mind to oppose knowledge and believe in his wrong that he or she is right even in the wrong.

Consequently, It takes the spiritual wisdom impacted into a fool to bring a lasting change. Remember it is the fool that says in his heart their is no God, it is simply because of what he or she believes(knowledge) so he or she opposes anything contrary to his or her knowledge or belief system until such is faced with the reality. Therefore, use words to rebuke a wise person and commit the mind of a fool to God for impartation and choose your words wisely when dealing with a fool and trust God for such people for a change.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

*Prayer Point*
Father fill me with spiritual wisdom and understanding to deal with people.

Beware of Double Standard

*MEDITATION*

"Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evil doers!"~ Matthew 7:22-23|NIV~

Point to ponder on: Your secret life is so important as your public life, the Lord will hold you responsible for what you do in the secret, so beware of double standard.  Don't abuse grace, spiritual gifts and talents will not become substitutes for godly character.

Your service with your spiritual gifts or even talents will
not be enough to make you enter His Kingdom on that day if your secret life does not align in obedience to His WORD.

Examine yourself now and repent(change your mind and ways and turn to Jesus) today. Jesus loves you.

May you hear the words of celebration from Jesus on that day in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

From Rejection to Reception

*MEDITATION*

"But Jephthah said to the elders of Gilead, Did you not hate me and drive me out of my father's house? Why have you come to me now when you are in trouble?

And the elders of Gilead said to Jephthah, This is why we have turned to you now, that you may go with us and fight the Ammonites and be our head over all the citizens of Gilead."~ Judges 11:7-8|AMP~

Point to ponder on: Your rejection today might be what you will be grateful for tomorrow because it's a push into your next level of greatness.

Please stop feeling sorry for yourself no matter how bad you have been treated. People treat you based on the way they see themselves. It's not your trouble but you must also realise that the way you respond to them is your choice. Don't allow rejection to lead you into depression. It's only a face in your life and it will pass. However, ensure you are in the will of God and you'll see Him turn things around for your good. Always remember that  in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose. Jephthah's rejection was not his end. It was only to prepare him for his next level of greatness. And when the time came he was sought after by those who rejected him. They became instrumental for his lifting.

Consequently, no matter the rejection you are experiencing, let God have His way while you stay positive, the Lord has a great plan for your life and He will perfect it in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

*Prayer Points*
1. Father turn every rejection in my life into a great reception.
2. Let my adversaries be instrumental for my lifting in Jesus name.
3. I will never be rejected in my place of blessing in Jesus name.

God is Faithful

*MEDITATION*

"God is faithful (reliable, trustworthy, and therefore ever true to His promise, and He can be depended on); by Him you were called into companionship and participation with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord."~ 1 Corinthians 1:9|AMP~

Point to ponder on: You can count of God always, He is ever true to His word and dependable to fulfill His promise.

This is the time you must not allow discouragement to sway you. You have come too far from where you started to allow this storm to blow away your awaiting result. Your destiny is so important to give up so soon for anything. You need to identify certain things in your life that may not require your pursuit again because God has moved from there to use you somewhere else just as water dried at brook Cherith for Elijah, then it was time for him to meet the widow in Zarephath who was next in line for blessing after blessing the man of God.

However, you must encourage yourself no matter the fierceness of the storm that God is faithful. The fact that he didn't prevent the storm doesn't mean that He has left you to yourself, He is a covenant keeping God who will not betray you or break His covenant of new birth you had with Christ. He will keep every promise in that covenant and you will not regret His companionship. Therefore, stay true to Him in your difficult times and be encouraged, though weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5|AMP) Re-affirm the statement, "God is faithful!
For our light, momentary affliction (this slight distress of the passing hour) is ever more and more abundantly preparing and producing and achieving for us an everlasting weight of glory [beyond all measure, excessively surpassing all comparisons and all calculations, a vast and transcendent glory and blessedness never to cease!](II Cor. 4:17|AMP).

Say to yourself again, God is faithful, this storm will cease and never to rise again in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Concentrate On Your Specifics

*MEDITATION*

"For Christ (the Messiah) sent me out not to baptize but [to evangelize by] preaching the glad tidings (the Gospel), and that not with verbal eloquence, lest the cross of Christ should be deprived of force and emptied of its power and rendered vain (fruitless, void of value, and of no effect)."~ 1 Corinthians 1:17|AMP~

Point to ponder on: Concentrate 100% on what your life assignment or duty requires of you and don't be distracted by side attractions.

You are always powerful in your zone. As long as you stay in your place of calling you remain a champion. Follow divine order and retain your power, imitate human concept and be emptied of your divine back up. God will only back up what He commands.

In a secular system, follow your job description, concentrate on what is required of you. Don't meddle in other's business. If your opinion is needed about anything and you have something to offer, apply wisdom as you contribute to others and do that with humility.

A person who concentrates 100% on his life assignment, work or duty deepens his skill for better performance. Do your work as required and where your creativity and innovation are required, give your best.

Apostle Paul succeeded in his assignment because of 100% concentration on his specifics. You have your specifics, concentrate on them and the Lord will grant you success in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Acknowledge His Hand in Your Success

MEDITATION

"For who separates you from the others [as a faction leader]? [Who makes you superior and sets you apart from another, giving you the preeminence?] What have you that was not given to you? If then you received it [from someone], why do you boast as if you had not received [but had gained it by your own efforts]?" ~ 1 Corinthians 4:7|AMP~

Point to ponder on: Acknowledge the hand of God in your accomplishments, you couldn't have come this far without His blessings.

It baffles me when people kiss their brains instead of thanking the maker of the brain who gives it freely. Ours is not just about achievement but of receive-ment because everything about us is based on what we receive. This is the kingdom reality and that should be the mindset for all believers, so that you don't get puffed up with all you have and what you are but rather to acknowledge the giver of every good thing in your life. You are precious to God so are your fellow brothers and sisters. You are not better than them because of your accomplishments, but only privileged because you received your accomplishments from the Lord. But, "I laboured so much to get to this level." Thank God that you laboured, but your maker has designed the universe to reward every labour.(see Prov.14:23) Besides, there are people who have worked harder than you but have no match of your accomplishment, so acknowledge that you are a privileged child of the kingdom and God is to be praised and not to kiss your brain as if the brain was made by you. If you must accomplish more great things here on the path God has set for you, you must acknowledge the hand of God in your success and always celebrate Him for it. Don't boast of principles, books, courses and training you undertook, or people you know, if you are not in your right mind you wont be able to acquire and apply them and when God's blessing is not released on it, it will only be effort in futility and little reward for greater effort.

Therefore, hit every week acknowledging God in the process of your endeavour and His hand will deliver to you greater blessing beyond your expectations in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Focus More on Your Source

MEDITATION

"So neither he who plants is anything nor he who waters, but [only] God Who makes it grow and become greater."~1 Corinthians 3:7|AMP~

Point to ponder on: Focus more on your source of increase(God) and don't take your own responsibility for granted. It takes you plus God to fulfill your destiny and attain greatness.

Don't focus on the wrong things that are not so important to your lifting. And ensure you place your priority right. Give more of your attention to the power zone of your life and never underrate the complimentary force of your responsibility as you work with God. God has given the earth to mankind(see Ps.115:16) and won't do anything here without you. Even though He determines the increase in your endeavour, He also requires that you play your part by doing your best while you trust Him to do the rest. God will only bless what you have and increase what you have, so if you have nothing for him to bless then you can't expect increase. But there is no one without what God can bless. Therefore, don't magnify what He can bless but magnify who can bless to bring increase at all times, which is your God . In your labour, there is a reward and God will do His part while you do yours. Hence, I pray that you will encounter God's blessing upon every of your actions promoted by faith in your endeavours and the Lord will make your work, business, ministry, career, marriage, financial and academic investment grow and become greater in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson