Epitome of Grace

  Where is your heart & treasure?   We have always been misguided into thinking that amassing wealth, properties (material possession) will determine our eternal hope. We must work hard to ensure our families are comfortable; necessities catered for and left with a surplus for emergencies. However, we have long thought this was all there is to life. There are three parts of man-spirit, soul and body (Thess. 5:23). It is with our bodies through its five senses that we interact with the things of the material world. Our soul then is where we experience things in the psychological real m . Our soul is composed of our mind, which enables us to think, reason, and remember. Our mind, emotion and will make up our soul. There is a part of us that is deeper than our soul and that is our spirit. It is by our spirit that we contact the spiritual realm. It is through our spirit that God is made real to us and the avenue through which we truly worship Him. "...and they that worship...

Leaving an inheritance is the definition of true care.  We are in the age when people speak about money, wealth, or having the finer things of life, they are frowned upon. In all we seek to achieve, our highest aim should always be to leave a mark, a legacy from which those after us can benefit. It is not always selfish ambitions. Also, I am in no way projecting that this can only be done through financial means. Take a few minutes to assess your life, can you safely say you have built a legacy that your children or children's children can inherit? Some of us may not be able to answer confidently. Many of us have just been working for our ends, our joy, or seeming satisfaction. Shape your efforts in such a way where your labour will not be in vain. What are generational wealth and its biggest misconception?  Generational wealth is often referred to as the transference or passing down of assets from one generation to the next. The business-minded will tell you that assets are b...

  Seven ways to distinguish yourself   This post is inspired by the Bible story of Daniel in the Lion's Den (Daniel 6). However, when I surveyed the story I saw more than that and my eyes were fixed immediately on the character of Daniel and who he was. I realized that this man was peculiar. We too are called to be like Daniel. Daniel was in an unpleasant situation as the people who should know better plotted against him. Daniel demonstrated nothing less than distinction and this is what God expects of us regardless of our circumstance. I Peter 2:9 says “b ut you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” God expects you and I to live a life that exemplifies who he is. It is based on observation of Daniel’s lifestyle I came up with the seven ways: In order to distinguish ourselves we must: ·  We must have unquestionab...

Trust  God We have come to the point where we downplay and blatantly ignore the importance of putting our trust in God. God has been so good to us, we cannot complain. Had it not been for him, many of us can testify that our existence would have already ended. Also, many of us can attest that the struggles- heartache, depression, ridicule and stress we overcame were as a result of our trust in God. Now that we have overcome, why don’t we put into practice what we learnt under the strenuous circumstance? Trust in God is one of the pillars on which we live a fulfilled life . We are living in a time where if we do not trust in the Lord our God, then our efforts will be in vain. Why is trust in God still important? 1.  There is a blessing attached to trusting in God : “ Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but...

  Offer right sacrifices It is time we offer right sacrifices to God. God is not pleased with how we treat him. We have placed him second; we have removed him from our main agendas and hardly make time to entertain him. God does not delight in the way we have been treating him. He never slacks concerning his promises; never fails to protect us and uphold us with his mighty strong arms. It is He who has helped us on our toughest journeys so we can truly shine like the gems we are today. God deserves better! For all he has done, we need to live our lives devoted to thanksgiving, prayer, time in the word (scriptures) as well as time witnessing to others about his unwavering goodness. Please consider: ·  When was the last time you used your gifting, talents, and abilities to glorify him? We have gotten so ‘accustomed’ to the praise of men that we have forgotten the source. ·  When was the last time you took a Sabbatical from your daily rigours to spend quality time talking w...

  The Dangers of Lust The more we interact with people, utilize social media, and explore our environs, the more apparent lust seems to be. Lust is generally defined as a strong desire for something or someone and is often used specifically regarding sexual desires. Today, lust is dignified, it is no longer offensive to man but it is still an offence to God. Lust is dangerous! James 1: 15 says “then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death (KJV). Lustful actions and lustful words contaminate the mind and leave a stench in the atmosphere around an individual. Lusting is now acceptable according to man’s standard but it is wrong. Every one of us is guilty of lusting from time-to-time but with self-control and guidance from the Holy Spirit, we can overcome. What does the Bible say about lust? In terms of lust related to sexual desire, Jesus directly addressed this controversial topic in His Sermon on the Mount. Jewish traditio...

Taming the tongue   Man has utilized their best efforts at taming all kinds of creatures, animals, and things but the tongue has been man’s greatest challenge. The same tongue that is used to pray and bless others is the same tongue that is used to curse, lie, and spread propaganda. The tongue needs to be tamed. It is a small member of the body but has the power to destroy the whole man. We use our tongue to build and to tear down.  James 4:6 says “ the tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.” What am I saying? We must be more responsible with the way we use this sense organ. We have to train our tongue to speak peaceably, kind, lovingly, and truthfully. Signs our tongue needs taming People, who always speak negatively, curse, backbite, spread false accusations, and lie all need taming. Yes, we ALL need taming of our tongue in one wa...