A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. Luke 19:12-13 REFERENCE Luke 19:12-13 Just like the nobleman in this parable commanded his servants to occupy – take charge till he returned from his journey, so is Jesus’ mandate to Christians. He wants us to occupy the earth and fill it with the knowledge of His glory till He returns. Rather than just huddle up together in church on Sundays, Jesus wants our...

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” Matthew 5:13 REFERENCE Matthew 5:13-16 It is no news that Christians are the salt of the earth; however, salt is not needed unless you have an unsavory meal and a decaying situation. The world’s mountains of influence reek of corruption and decay. To spread your flavor as a Christian, it is your responsibility to salvage every mountain of influence you find yourself. Yesterday, we looked at family and...

It shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be raised above the mountains of the world. Isaiah 2:2 REFERENCE Isaiah 2:2 As stated yesterday, in order to impact the people of any society for God, Christians must find relevance on the seven mountains of societal influence. God wants us to take the light of His Word to where there is darkness, corruption and evil, to shine as lighthouses on the mountaintops. These are the last days that Isaiah prophesied that the mountain of the Lord’s house would be raised above...

 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. ~ II Corinthians 5:20 REFERENCE II Corinthians 5:17-20 Christians have become seemingly accustomed to keeping their eyes closed in prayers while non-Christians hijack the institutions of the world. God’s agenda, however, is to move us beyond the walls of the church into the ‘playing field’ of the world in order to correct the error that Christians are supposed to stay in church while unregenerate men run the affairs of the world. We must understand that as Christians, we are still in...

Therefore, David inquired of the Lord, and He said, “You shall not go up; circle around behind them, and come upon them in front of the mulberry trees. And it shall be, when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then you shall advance quickly. For then the Lord will go out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” II Samuel 5:23-24 REFERENCE II Samuel 5:22-25 “It appears to me that God does nothing on earth, unless man prays.” ~ John Wesley God has given the earth to mankind (Psalm 116:16); so, He cannot legally do anything on earth unless...

…The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]. James 5:16 (AMPC) REFERENCE James 5:13-18 (AMPC) Prayer is often an area of challenge for many Christians; and some have gradually become lax in their prayer lives. The fire on the altar of many Christians is dying down due majorly to the preoccupation of ‘other things’ the world presents - interesting TV shows, social media, work, etc. The real problem however, is a lack of proper understanding of how important prayer is. Because the consequence of prayerlessness doesn’t show immediately, prayer is usually avoided...

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 REFERENCE Joshua 1:1-9 To wrap up this series, “From Bereavement to Becoming,” let’s examine the last instruction God gave Joshua to help him move on with his life after the death of his mentor, Moses. As can be seen from the text, God instructed Joshua to be strong and courageous, not to be afraid or dismayed. In other words, God told him to maintain a posture of ‘courage’ which means, mental or moral strength to venture,...

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8 REFERENCE Joshua 1:1-9 “God grant that men of principle shall be our principal men.” ~Thomas Jefferson The above quote by former American President, Thomas Jefferson resonates with the instruction God gave Joshua in this account. The dictionary defines a principle as a fundamental truth that serves as the foundation for a system of...

Joshua, you must be strong and brave! You must lead these people so that they can take their land. I promised their fathers that I would give them this land. Joshua 1:6 (ERV) REFERENCE Joshua 1:1-9 (ERV) Yesterday, we established the fact that when you understand that you have a purpose to fulfill, it motivates you to get back on your feet even after you have suffered bereavement (a major loss). That was the case with our point of reference – Joshua. God did not only encourage Joshua’s heart by showing him the purpose he had to fulfill, He also showed...

…Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them... From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the River Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your territory. Joshua 1:2&4 REFERENCE Joshua1:1-9 God handed Joshua the reins of leadership, to lead the children of Israel into their Promised Land, after the death of his mentor, Moses. In order to help him move from bereavement (mourning the loss of Moses) to becoming...