Genesis 41:52 KJV
And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.
Through the suffering and prospering God is always in control. He heals the wounded, comforts those who are in distress and strengthens the weak. When you plan for your life you never plan for bad things to happen. Once you come across trials and tribulations it becomes hard for you to understand what is happening because everything was supposed to go according to plan.
Remember God is in control. His plans are beyond ours and thankfully we have been given a chance to reconcile with Him through His Son Jesus Christ. When the power of God is at work you even forget about the past experiences you have faced because it becomes as if nothing has happened. His Son Jesus Christ has left us with His joy and with this joy we are surviving. (I Thessalonians 5:16)
S. Mlilo
Friday, August 31, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Take ownership..
Galatians 6:7 KJV
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
You are responsible for your own actions and the times of passing on the blame are long gone. People don’t want to take ownership of their actions instead they want to justify their deeds by blaming one another; blaming situations and even blaming God. When God gives you time on this earth He gives you responsibility over whatever you have. You are accountable for your marriage, family, work, and etc.
The way you handle your responsibilities describes who you really are. If you treat any of your blessings recklessly you’ll receive reckless results. Take care of your household; take care of your health; take care of your wife; take care of your job and take care of your life because the day will come when there is no turning back and you can’t fix the mistakes you have made. (Luke 19: 17)
S. Mlilo
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
You are responsible for your own actions and the times of passing on the blame are long gone. People don’t want to take ownership of their actions instead they want to justify their deeds by blaming one another; blaming situations and even blaming God. When God gives you time on this earth He gives you responsibility over whatever you have. You are accountable for your marriage, family, work, and etc.
The way you handle your responsibilities describes who you really are. If you treat any of your blessings recklessly you’ll receive reckless results. Take care of your household; take care of your health; take care of your wife; take care of your job and take care of your life because the day will come when there is no turning back and you can’t fix the mistakes you have made. (Luke 19: 17)
S. Mlilo
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
God works in His own ways..
I Samuel 23: 26-28 KJV
And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them. But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land. Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela -hammahlekoth.
God works in His own ways. There comes a time in life when you are faced with situations whereby you feel that it is the end of the road for you or maybe there is no way you are going to come out of that situation and then all of sudden when your head is down from nowhere, God steps in with a solution and that’s because He works in His own ways.
God takes charge on the last minute where you least expect any help, where all is failing and where there is no way out because He is God. He is the beginning and the end of every situation. He knows what the source of your problem is and what you need in order for you to solve it. Everything works according to His plan and nothing happens coincidentally. He sent His only begotten Son to die for us when the world didn’t deserve His mercy because He works in His own ways. (Deuteronomy 32: 4)
S. Mlilo
And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them. But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land. Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela -hammahlekoth.
God works in His own ways. There comes a time in life when you are faced with situations whereby you feel that it is the end of the road for you or maybe there is no way you are going to come out of that situation and then all of sudden when your head is down from nowhere, God steps in with a solution and that’s because He works in His own ways.
God takes charge on the last minute where you least expect any help, where all is failing and where there is no way out because He is God. He is the beginning and the end of every situation. He knows what the source of your problem is and what you need in order for you to solve it. Everything works according to His plan and nothing happens coincidentally. He sent His only begotten Son to die for us when the world didn’t deserve His mercy because He works in His own ways. (Deuteronomy 32: 4)
S. Mlilo
Monday, August 27, 2012
He does not sleep..
Psalm 119:67 KJV
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy.
Pain in a person’s life can either produce a loss of hope or even a gain of strength it all depends on how we decide to take it. We go through pain in order for us to grow whether physically or emotionally. If there was no pain we wouldn’t learn from our failures and mistakes but now because we’ve felt it we won’t go back to make the same mistakes as it constantly reminds us what we went through the last time.
We need pain to remind us of God’s comfort. When things are going well we tend to forget about God; our friends and families as well as the rest of the world and only think about ourselves. Going through pain alone is not easy and in many instances it happens like the saying “when days are dark friends are few”. God does neither sleep nor slumber and He is the kind of friend that will not live you alone. (Psalm 121:1)
S.Mlilo
Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy.
Pain in a person’s life can either produce a loss of hope or even a gain of strength it all depends on how we decide to take it. We go through pain in order for us to grow whether physically or emotionally. If there was no pain we wouldn’t learn from our failures and mistakes but now because we’ve felt it we won’t go back to make the same mistakes as it constantly reminds us what we went through the last time.
We need pain to remind us of God’s comfort. When things are going well we tend to forget about God; our friends and families as well as the rest of the world and only think about ourselves. Going through pain alone is not easy and in many instances it happens like the saying “when days are dark friends are few”. God does neither sleep nor slumber and He is the kind of friend that will not live you alone. (Psalm 121:1)
S.Mlilo
Friday, August 24, 2012
The right thing..
James 4: 17 KJV
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
The word good is a similar word to right. It is doing what is supposed to be done. Everyone has good in them because the source of human beings contains good. We have a conscience that reminds us of doing good because this good comes natural to us. People were created to do good works for instance serving the Lord is doing good.
Well bad came into existence but that doesn’t stop us from doing good. There is no feeling that feels like the one you get after you do good. If good is not done, what would this world come to be? Maybe today you were supposed to do right to somebody and you didn’t, well God is still giving you a second chance to get up and do right, to help, to ask for and give forgiveness, to assist and do lots more good wherever you can because that is what is right. (Luke 12:47)
S. Mlilo
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
The word good is a similar word to right. It is doing what is supposed to be done. Everyone has good in them because the source of human beings contains good. We have a conscience that reminds us of doing good because this good comes natural to us. People were created to do good works for instance serving the Lord is doing good.
Well bad came into existence but that doesn’t stop us from doing good. There is no feeling that feels like the one you get after you do good. If good is not done, what would this world come to be? Maybe today you were supposed to do right to somebody and you didn’t, well God is still giving you a second chance to get up and do right, to help, to ask for and give forgiveness, to assist and do lots more good wherever you can because that is what is right. (Luke 12:47)
S. Mlilo
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Walking with God..
Hebrews 11:5 KJV
By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
How wonderful would it be to know that you are living a life that pleases God? In many instances we live a life that pleases us, our families, friends and the world; and then we forget about God. Walking with God is walking by faith because “without faith it is impossible to please Him”. Many of Gods children have ruled and conquered because of their faith in Him. He has created light from darkness and has called the weak, mighty because He is God.
God has faith in His children and knows that even if the enemy might put them through temptations even if they come out scarred they will triumph because He will be with them and He will make a way for them because they are His children. Wouldn’t you love to walk with God. (Psalm 55:22)
S. Mlilo
By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
How wonderful would it be to know that you are living a life that pleases God? In many instances we live a life that pleases us, our families, friends and the world; and then we forget about God. Walking with God is walking by faith because “without faith it is impossible to please Him”. Many of Gods children have ruled and conquered because of their faith in Him. He has created light from darkness and has called the weak, mighty because He is God.
God has faith in His children and knows that even if the enemy might put them through temptations even if they come out scarred they will triumph because He will be with them and He will make a way for them because they are His children. Wouldn’t you love to walk with God. (Psalm 55:22)
S. Mlilo
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Activating His blessings..
Matthew 6:33 KJV
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
We all start somewhere in life which shows us that the is always a starting point in everything that we do. A starting point is an activation. It means that whatever you are looking for is already there but in order to get it you need to activate it. Take for instance if you want to drive a car, you have to put the key into the ignition and then start it that's the only way you can get to drive.
Well today God is giving us an activation of His blessings. He says "seek first His kingdom and righteousness" because that is where everything starts. God is the Alpha and Omega; the beginning and end of everything so we the people of His creation should not just sit and wait for things to happen but in order to receive His blessings we have to first seek His kingdom and righteousness that's is our activation. (Proverbs 1:7)
S.Mlilo
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
We all start somewhere in life which shows us that the is always a starting point in everything that we do. A starting point is an activation. It means that whatever you are looking for is already there but in order to get it you need to activate it. Take for instance if you want to drive a car, you have to put the key into the ignition and then start it that's the only way you can get to drive.
Well today God is giving us an activation of His blessings. He says "seek first His kingdom and righteousness" because that is where everything starts. God is the Alpha and Omega; the beginning and end of everything so we the people of His creation should not just sit and wait for things to happen but in order to receive His blessings we have to first seek His kingdom and righteousness that's is our activation. (Proverbs 1:7)
S.Mlilo
Monday, August 20, 2012
True Life..
II Corinthians 4: 8-10 KJV
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body
The only king who died so that His people can be given life because of His death was the King Jesus Christ. If he was able to substitute death for life it means there is nothing impossible for Him. If He is with us then nobody can be against us, regardless of being troubled on every side we will not be distressed; even if we are perplexed yet we will not be in despair because He has given us hope, and has shown us the important thing is not what we go through but the lessons that we learn from the experience.
Jesus Christ has given us life, that means no matter what we are going through we cannot be destroyed because we have been given life. Life is going through it all but surviving, and then when you look back you realize that if God wasn’t with me I wouldn’t have survived.True life is breaking all the barriers and being free; free from denial, hurt, troubles and all of the things that cast us down. Life is Jesus Christ. (I John 5:11)
S.Mlilo
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body
The only king who died so that His people can be given life because of His death was the King Jesus Christ. If he was able to substitute death for life it means there is nothing impossible for Him. If He is with us then nobody can be against us, regardless of being troubled on every side we will not be distressed; even if we are perplexed yet we will not be in despair because He has given us hope, and has shown us the important thing is not what we go through but the lessons that we learn from the experience.
Jesus Christ has given us life, that means no matter what we are going through we cannot be destroyed because we have been given life. Life is going through it all but surviving, and then when you look back you realize that if God wasn’t with me I wouldn’t have survived.True life is breaking all the barriers and being free; free from denial, hurt, troubles and all of the things that cast us down. Life is Jesus Christ. (I John 5:11)
S.Mlilo
Friday, August 17, 2012
His grace is sufficient for you..
II Corinthians 12:9 KJV
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. " Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
I have often thought that the only people who needed to boast were those people who are known to be strong because they rely solely on their own strength but then what happens when their strength runs out? or what happens when they fall? who do they turn to? Well today God says "my grace is sufficient for you". We cannot rely solely on our own strength but we can rely on Gods strength because His grace is sufficient for us.
Gods strength is made perfect in our weakness, so it means that we do need to have those times of weakness so that His power can be made perfect in those weaknesses and that the world can see His power at work. Usually when we are at our strong peaks we often think big of ourselves and forget that it is not by our own power that miracles are happening in our lives but it is by the power of God. I'd rather rely on Gods power over my own strength because in my weakness His power is made perfect. (II Corinthians 3: 5)
S. Mlilo
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. " Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
I have often thought that the only people who needed to boast were those people who are known to be strong because they rely solely on their own strength but then what happens when their strength runs out? or what happens when they fall? who do they turn to? Well today God says "my grace is sufficient for you". We cannot rely solely on our own strength but we can rely on Gods strength because His grace is sufficient for us.
Gods strength is made perfect in our weakness, so it means that we do need to have those times of weakness so that His power can be made perfect in those weaknesses and that the world can see His power at work. Usually when we are at our strong peaks we often think big of ourselves and forget that it is not by our own power that miracles are happening in our lives but it is by the power of God. I'd rather rely on Gods power over my own strength because in my weakness His power is made perfect. (II Corinthians 3: 5)
S. Mlilo
Thursday, August 16, 2012
A blessing in disguise..
Genesis 25:33 KJV
And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
Often we take for granted the blessings that God has given to us because we think that we deserve to have them and maybe because we have earned them from our hard works however it is not so. Everyday someone else is crying for what you have whether you see any or no value in it. Breathing is a blessing, being able to see, to hear, to smell, to talk, to walk, to touch and the list is endless.
God blesses us so that we can use our blessings wisely to help those who don't have what we have. We don't all have the same blessings because God gives according to his Grace and plan. If you thought the reason you are living in that small shack that you are living in was because you are cursed, well your wrong and even if you thought that the parents that you have don't deserve to raise you as their child, your wrong again. Gods plan is a blessing in disguise.(Malachi 3:10)
S. Mlilo
And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
Often we take for granted the blessings that God has given to us because we think that we deserve to have them and maybe because we have earned them from our hard works however it is not so. Everyday someone else is crying for what you have whether you see any or no value in it. Breathing is a blessing, being able to see, to hear, to smell, to talk, to walk, to touch and the list is endless.
God blesses us so that we can use our blessings wisely to help those who don't have what we have. We don't all have the same blessings because God gives according to his Grace and plan. If you thought the reason you are living in that small shack that you are living in was because you are cursed, well your wrong and even if you thought that the parents that you have don't deserve to raise you as their child, your wrong again. Gods plan is a blessing in disguise.(Malachi 3:10)
S. Mlilo
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Christ in me..
Galatians
2: 20 KJV
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless
I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in
the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself
for me.
There is nothing as empty as a life that
one lives without the King Jesus Christ. When I speak of empty I speak of
loneliness which is an unpleasant space for one to be in. When I speak of empty
I speak of lightweight which means that whatever pushes you to fall will
succeed because you have no support. When I speak of empty I speak of not
having any conscience which means whatever you do, you’ll do without heart and
without guilt because you are empty.
S. Mlilo
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
What's best for his creation..
Psalms 74: 17 KJV
Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: Thou hast made summer and winter.
Holy is He who is the creator of all. Take a minute and look outside of your window see all the people that are walking all over the streets, the birds that are flying in the sky, trees that are all around us and the mountains that have elevated from the earth’s surface truly God is great.
He has made summer and winter and it is all for the best of his creation. There are days where we wish that the weather would be hot or even wish that it would be cold however we have to remember that the only reason we don’t get that wish is because God knows what’s best for his creation. The same applies to the seasons that we go through in our lives. We sometimes wish that life would be easier, wonderful and even worry free but again God knows what’s best for his creation. Let us put our trust in Him because He is the Alpha and Omega, the God of all. (Prov. 3: 5-6)
S. Mlilo
Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: Thou hast made summer and winter.
Holy is He who is the creator of all. Take a minute and look outside of your window see all the people that are walking all over the streets, the birds that are flying in the sky, trees that are all around us and the mountains that have elevated from the earth’s surface truly God is great.
He has made summer and winter and it is all for the best of his creation. There are days where we wish that the weather would be hot or even wish that it would be cold however we have to remember that the only reason we don’t get that wish is because God knows what’s best for his creation. The same applies to the seasons that we go through in our lives. We sometimes wish that life would be easier, wonderful and even worry free but again God knows what’s best for his creation. Let us put our trust in Him because He is the Alpha and Omega, the God of all. (Prov. 3: 5-6)
S. Mlilo
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