God makes it possible..

Ezekiel 37: 3-4
And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord GOD, thou knowest. Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the LORD

Our God Jehovah knows everything. He knows what can and cannot happen that is why what is impossible to men is possible to God. As a man of God Ezekiel knew that all things are possible through God that is why his answer to Him was “O Lord God, thou knowest”. When Ezekiel spoke these words he was in a midst of the valley which was full of bones maybe he was confused because he was lead to a lifeless place which he had never been to before but he had faith because God was there with him.

When God placed Ezekiel he had a purpose and this purpose was for him to prophesy upon the dry bones and say to them “hear the word of the Lord”. I can imagine that speaking life into the dry bones was a tough task for him but through God it was possible. Maybe he didn’t know why God chose him but because God knows why he chose him all he needed to do was to rely on his faith. God knows why you are where you are and he knows where you are supposed to be. It might be confusing at the current moment but have faith in God and you will prevail. (Mathew 19:26)

S. Mlilo

Breaking the walls..

Joshua 6:20 KJV
So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.

Have you ever felt like you’re surrounded by walls and your life is on a standstill because you cannot move forward or backwards?  Well at times that’s how life’s challenges make us feel. You feel like you’re all alone and nobody else understands what you’re going through. Sometimes your even bounded by walls that have been created by pride, regret, grudges, lack or hate but God is able to demolish those walls for you.

Those who shouted that “the wall fell down flat” were shouting out of joy because they saw God’s power working for them. Instead of being in denial and thinking that nobody can help you it’s time to hand over your situation to God. Demolishing those walls around you means a way forward and a new beginning for you like those men who went straight up into the city, you too can open new doors for yourself through God’s power.  (Psalms 18:29)

S. Mlilo

Gods exceeding magnification..

I Chronicles 29:25 KJV
And the LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.

King Solomon didn’t magnify himself but it was the Lord who magnified him exceedingly. When God magnifies you He does it exceedingly so that people can see the evidence of His works in your life. You may have come from a small family or background where no one expected that someone from that place or background would one day amount to anything but through God’s hand today He has touched you and has magnified you exceedingly. Even though we don’t go through the same magnification process nevertheless those who abide in Him are bound to be magnified.

The main reason for us to be magnified is to do God’s works and bring glory to His name. That is why you are where you are because God has to touch other people through you.  No one can remove what God has bestowed upon you; hence it is your responsibility to hold fast to what He has given you. Those who have been magnified by God know the value of this magnification because it is not from their own good works but it is by God’s grace. As much as God has gracefully blessed you he can just as easily take it away from you, when you lean on your own understanding instead of trusting in Him. (Deuteronomy 28:1)

S. Mlilo

I have arrived..

Deuteronomy 26:3 KJV
And thou shalt go unto the priest that shall be in those days, and say unto him, I profess this day unto the LORD thy God, that I am come unto the country which the LORD sware unto our fathers for to give us.

Our God is not a God of empty promises. He is a God who takes you from your departure and carries you until you arrive at your destination. Off course the road isn’t always smooth but the final results are what’s most important. Today you can also profess this day unto the Lord and say I have arrived because today, my kids have grown up even though we had to go through difficult circumstances. I have arrived even though there were tough times at home yet today I have my own family and I have forgiven those that didn’t treat me well.

Conquering and being victorious under any circumstance of life means you have reached the destination of that journey. It was not through your own power but by the power of God that you have arrived. If you were previously a sinner like most of us were and today you worship the Almighty God just that alone means you’ve arrived. If you were previously addicted not because you wanted to be but because of your circumstances and then today you can say I’ve quit whatever addiction that I had that means you have arrived. Remember climbing only one mountain doesn’t mean that the journey is over yet but it shows you the power and strength of your God so that when you climb the next one you won’t forget what He has done in the past and what He can do for you in the future. If you’re still fighting and you haven’t arrived yet don’t lose hope because your destination is not far off. (Psalms 27: 2-3)

S. Mlilo

Fear not..

II Kings 6: 15-16 KJV
And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

Most of the time when we wake up in morning even if we slept with worries we wake up fresh and ready to begin a new day because God created sleep to serve as a temporary comfort from our worries. Now imagine waking up to find out that there is a crowd of your enemies that is waiting outside of your doorstep to attack you. Well that’s what happened to Elisha and his servant. Unfortunately for us there is no right time or place for our enemy to attack. The devil uses every opportunity that he gets because he wants to attack when we least expect him too.

Elisha’s servant was afraid because of what he saw and he rushed back to inform his master of what was awaiting them. Obviously the servant had already lost the battle before it even began because we lose most of our battles just from our thoughts and fears. What Elisha’s servant forgot was that his master was serving a faithful God who gives hope, prosperity, power and everything else. That is why Elisha’s words were “Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them”. Even today if you are serving the one and the only true God I say to you “Fear not” because we have the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit and Gods army behind us. Fear not if you have abided in the Lord because you will come out victorious. (Deuteronomy 20: 3-4)

S. Mlilo

What would you ask for..

James 4:3 KJV
Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

Through prayer we are given an opportunity to ask from God and to let Him know our requests. The problem is that we take this opportunity for granted. Instead of using it to ask for things that would be sensible and necessary to us we ask for things that will fulfill our envies and desires. Well God doesn’t give us what we shouldn’t have.  God knows the outcome and the results of every situation. If whatever we are asking for will destroy us then God will not give it to us.

As much as a parent would not give their own children anything harmful that’s how God is towards His own. If we could only accept that God is beyond our own intelligence, abilities, strength and being then we would surrender everything to Him. Why should we waist our requests on things that will not last us for a lifetime and things that are for the worldly boasting rather than ask for what would be necessary for our own survival. Like David who asked to dwell in the house of God. (Psalms 27:14)  

S. Mlilo

November Issue

NOVEMBER ISSUE

 

We often see people being successful at what they do, happy and glowing, growing in every way, getting promotions, getting married and achieving more in life. Then we ask ourselves how do they do it? and why not me? The fact is we all receive blessings but they are not the same blessings. Today I want to help you see how you can also attain your blessings from God.

 

 

Life

·         Put God first in everything and anything you think, say and do.

·         Allow God to heal you from your past experiences.

·         Pray for survival through the best and worst times.

·         When you wake up alive thank God for it.

·         If you know God you will always be happy so be happy at all times.

 

Personally

·         Don’t compare your life to others, you have no idea what their journey is all about.

·         Don’t overdo but keep limits.

·         Dream more and make the most of your time.

·         Life is too short to waste time hating anyone so don’t hate others.

·         Realize that life is a lesson and problems are simply a part of the curriculum. You have to go through them in order for you to pass.

 

Community

·         Each day give something good to others.

·         Forgive everyone for everything .

·         What other people think of you is none of your business.

·         Try to make at least three people smile each day.

·         Your job will not take care of you when you are sick, your family and friend will. Stay in touch.

 

Sab’z