02 - Feb

Here we understand that our victory is not determined by resources and resoluteness alone; it comes primarily from the presence of the Living God. In several portions of the scriptures, we have the promise of God to be with us.

Whether you sit at home or in your office, commuting or on the field, you must learn to practice the presence of God. A little pause and a little meditation, a little word of prayer every now and then will usher us into God’s manifest presence.

Where you have the presence of God, you can expect to have at least three things in place. Firstly, expect the power of God to save, heal, and deliver.

In order to get the Church back to its apostolic power and glory, there must of necessity be a paradigm shift. The dichotomy between the priests and the laity has to go; and the role of what we call the five-fold ministry gifts (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers) must be re-examined.

The Bible speaks copiously about gentleness. It is a vital qualification for ecclesiastical office. Anyone aspiring to the office of the Bishop is expected to be gentle. That office comes with enormous power and responsibility. Without gentleness, the power will be used to harm people rather than lead to godly edification.

We have all the ‘’tools’’ we need to do the job. If the job is undone it will not be for absence of tools; it would be for our failure to appropriate all that God has made available. Believers have what it takes to excel in all we lay our hands to.

The Bible does not condemn humour but frowns at obscenities and profanities. Christians who are comfortable when indecency is churned out in the name of humour need to re-examine themselves. If humour opens the gate of knowledge or lift someone’s spirits without being blasphemous, it is welcome.

One way or another, every sermon should push in the direction of revealing the majesty of God, the loveliness of Christ, and the state of man’s heart.

In our text, He offered the promise to those who follow Him; that they would be where He is. Jesus knew where He was going —to the right hand of the Father. Jesus is the Captain of our salvation; following Him poses no risk at all.

God’s word is God’s will and ways. The more we search it, the more enlightened we become in divine path. If we fail at searching the word, we will surely fail at walking closely with the Lord. We are to lay aside every distraction that tends to shift our focus from the word of life.