In the presence of the Lord

Exodus 34:30

And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him.

 

During the course of liberating the children of Israel Moses followed most of God’s commands and performed so many miracles (Exo.4/7/8 etc.) however the only time we see him transforming is when he spent most of his time in the presence of the Lord (Exo.34:28).

 

Following most of God’s commandments didn’t transform Moses and neither did performing miracles but what transformed Moses was dwelling in the presence of the Lord (John 15:4). Bazalwane many of us can follow God’s law and many of us might perform miracles in His name but if we don’t dwell in His presence transformation is far from us. (2 Cor. 5:17)

 

Mathew 7:22-23

Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

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Jesus wept.

When the rain falls down the seeds sprout and plants grow similarly when our tears fall down they produce a prospect of development within us.

 

Psalms 126:5-6

They that sow in tears Shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him

 

“Ingane engakhali ifela embelekweni”

 

John 11:35

Jesus wept.

 

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Black jacks

Whenever you come out of any bush you normally have to pick off black jacks that are clinging on to you which are somehow proof that you were in the bush.

 

Through God’s grace we often come out of really tough situations in life but I’ve seen that most of us often forget to pick off the remainders of those tough situations and we don’t want to let go of them. If you don’t pick off the black jacks what happens? They prickle you. If you don’t pick off your past and you don’t want to let go of it, what will happen? It will haunt your present and future.

Hebrews 12:14-15

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord : looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled.

 

Only Grace has the power to rub out where we come from. I’m not saying forget but all I’m saying is let go…

 

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There is a saying in isiZulu “icala livula ingubo lingene” which means “trouble always invites itself”. 

There are positions and circumstances in life that you have never imagined yourself in but you end up being dragged into them not by choice but by force.

 

Acts 12:5

Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.

 

When I come up against such troubles I always remember that there is always a new lesson for me to learn and there is conquering that I will gain through Christ my saviour. I love God because He never leaves His position instead we are always quick to leave ours. Peter didn’t ask to be imprisoned but circumstances put him in prison. Through the unceasing prayer of the church the angel of the Lord came upon Peter. And even though Peter was in a time and place of darkness but the angel brought light into the prison cells.  

 

Acts 12:7

And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

 

What’s interesting is that the angel had to hit Peter in order to raise him up. There are things that have to strike you in your time of darkness in order for you to remember who you are. The Word of God is one of those things. Peter’s chains fell off not because someone untied him but because the angel of the Lord spoke the Word.

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Run that ye may obtain.

In life you will always have spectators.

Some are there to applaud and support you.

Some are there to bring you down and criticize you.

Some are there just because they want to come on to your field and distract you.

 

Nevertheless regardless of the fact that you are surrounded by all of these spectators let your point of focus be on completing the race that God has designed for you. You+God against the world.

 

1 Corinthians 9:24

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

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Moses ran away to avoid problems but God took him back because he was meant to conquer and not run. Our Lord is not a God of cowards (2 Timothy 1:7).

Moses ran away to avoid problems but God took him back because he was meant to conquer and not run. Our Lord is not a God of cowards (2 Timothy 1:7).

 

Exodus 2:15

Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well.

 

Exodus 4:19

And the LORD said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life

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Has church become a showroom instead of being a place where one can search for Christ?

Has church become a showroom instead of being a place where one can search for Christ?

 

Every scripture that I remember where the apostles were begging the brethren’s to do something it was all done in the cause of fulfilling acts of faith in Jesus Christ. However most of our present day pastors are currently begging for nothing more than just church membership in order to fulfil congregational intents. And whether 90% of the congregation is still indulging in sin or not but the most important thing to our congregations is numbers and amusement.

 

1 Corinthians 1:10

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing…

 

Galatians 4:12

Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am…

 

Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice…

 

Romans 15:30

Now I beseech you, brethren… strive together with me in your prayers to God for me…

 

Has the nower day church become a showroom instead of being a place where one can search for Christ?

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The question shouldn’t be where are you oh Lord? But it should be where am I?

The question shouldn't be where are you oh Lord? But it should be where am I?

 

Daniel 6:10

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

 

You need to understand where you are in order for you to position yourself. Daniel understood his surrounding very well hence he was able to elevate into the chamber facing Jerusalem to pray before the Almighty God. Listen Jesus understood where He was that is why we find Him uttering these words (Mat.26:39 "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.").

 

Let God reveal where you are in order for you to position yourself and no matter how hurtful that process is but it is better to know where you are instead of walking in blindness. God will reveal where you are and who's who in your life because not every place is for you and not everyone is by you. (Mat 7:21).

 

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