For thus says the LORD: ‘You shall not see wind, nor shall you see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, so that you, your cattle, and your animals may drink.’ And this is a simple matter in the sight of the LORD... - II Kings 3:17-18 REFERENCE II Kings 3:4-24 Most times we make plans and draw our conclusions from what we can see around us. E.g. If you are a salary earner and you run out of money just half way through the month, and there is no one to bail you...
And she conceived and bore a son, and said, 'God has taken away my reproach.' Genesis 30:23 REFERENCE Genesis 30:1-24 What stands out in this passage is the story of Rachel’s conception. Even though she originally was Jacob’s beloved and first wife, it was difficult for her to have children, while at the same time her sister was having children for their husband. Rachel tried everything in her human effort, to have a child for Jacob, even to the extent of giving her maid to him. But the child that came from that union didn’t really give...
For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. - Luke 1:49 REFERENCE Luke 1:39-55 Hooray, ILCC is 2 years today! God is indeed faithful, and like He did with Mary the mother of Jesus, He has done something spectacular, outstanding and noteworthy for ILCC. This Scripture expresses how we share the same spirit of awe and gratitude with Mary, Jesus’ mother. We can confidently say that God has regarded our lowly estate and done great things for us that will make all generations to call us blessed. He has shown...
But as you abound in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us— see that you abound in this grace also. - II Corinthians 8:7 REFERENCE II Corinthians 8:1-7 When someone has grace for something, doing that thing becomes easy for them. Like the Corinthian church, a lot of Christians have grace in many areas of their lives – singing, poetry, praying, knowledge, faith, etc…but when it comes to giving money, it’s a struggle – ‘no Grace’ there. However, true religion must touch your pocket, so you must also abound...
Truly God is good to Israel… - Psalms 73:1 REFERENCE Psalm 73:1-3 Your knowledge of God determines your relationship with Him. Nobody can fully know or comprehend God, because it will take eternity to study infinity; but knowing Him as a good God is a powerful tool against life’s circumstances. But unfortunately, it is easy to forget God’s goodness when you are going through tough/challenging times; when things aren’t going according to your plans. You begin to doubt His goodness, compare yourself with others and dwell on what is not working, whilst forgetting all the gains you’ve experienced...
So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate. - Genesis 3:6 REFERENCE Genesis 3:1-6 Satan’s techniques to tempt are still the same today as it was from the beginning; he gives you an illusionary beautiful painting of sin, he appeals to your flesh to look at the sin the way you’ve never seen it before (but contrary to how God’s...
No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. - John 15:15 REFERENCE John 15:14-16 Jesus is the best leadership example there ever was or is. He called His followers (surbordinates) friends and commits into their hands everything He has and knows; by doing that, He brought them to the same level as He is and that did not reduce the fact that He is Jesus the Son...
And she said; 'Let your maidservant find favor in your sight.' So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad. - I Samuel 1:18 REFERENCE I Samuel 1:1-20 When Hannah received a prophetic word of assurance from the priest of the temple; she received it in faith, for her face was no longer sad and she went and ate. She didn’t fret, panic or even consider the possibility or impossibility of what the priest told her. The word of the priest was good enough for Hannah, hence, the change in her countenance....
So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem, for he ate continually at the king’s table. And he was lame in both his feet. - II Samuel 9:13 REFERENCE II Samuel 9:1-13 The verse above is a summation of a story of a man who had been disfavored all his life, had been unpopular, exiled and before now, actually referred to himself as a dead dog. He was also crippled on both feet – he did not qualify for what the verse above says, “to eat continually at the king’s table.” What are the chances that such a man would...
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. - Proverbs 18:21 REFERENCE Proverbs 18:20-21 The mouth is the most powerful weapon God gave mankind. In it lies the power of life and death, i.e. the mouth can open doors of peace, joy & prosperity; and if misused, it can open the door of misfortune and losses. God created the world with His spoken words and He made us in His likeness, so we can also use words to frame our world. Words are containers of power....