Seeds of Wisdom
Obstacles will arise, but we must hold on to the vision that God has given us and believe that it will come to pass in its appointed time. God gives us a vision to persevere through our setbacks. Sometimes, God gives a vision before trials and tests happen. God gives us a vision so that we know where we are running to.
God has profoundly promised that as you step into this new season, you will be lifted. Isaiah 60:10-11 declares, “Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you… Your gates will always stand open, they will never be shut, day or night, so that people may bring you the wealth of the nations.”
In the stormy tale of life, we find solace in the unchanging character of our Almighty God. Luke 8:24 unveils a moment when even the winds and the waves obeyed Jesus. This powerful display underscores a profound truth: what God has done, no one can undo. El Shaddai, the All-Powerful, speaks with authority. When He declares a word, it echoes through time, and His promises are unbreakable.
In the pages of Exodus, we witness the unfolding of a divine narrative where favour becomes the prevailing theme. Exodus 11:3 unveils a momentous occasion as the Israelites find favour in the eyes of the Egyptians. This divine favour is not an ordinary happenstance but a powerful force that transforms circumstances, making a way where there seemed to be none.
As we embark on this new year, let Leviticus 26:10 be a source of unwavering hope and trust in our God of provision. In the face of economic uncertainty, God’s promise assures us that His supply is abundant and continuous. By the end of 2024, you will not only have enough, but you will still be enjoying the provision of old stock.
Taking someone for granted reflects a failure to express appreciation for deserving individuals, often due to over-familiarity. This ingratitude extends to benefactors, and in the case of one’s relationship with God, it is particularly perilous. Many individuals, out of excessive familiarity, fail to recognise God’s blessings and mistakenly assume entitlement to them.
Job 36:11 paints a beautiful promise for those who choose to obey and serve God: “If they obey and serve Him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.” This verse unveils the essence of aligning our lives with God’s will, emphasising that obedience and service lead to a life filled with divine blessings.
In the quiet of the night, when rest eluded King Xerxes, the sovereign ruler of the Persian Empire, something remarkable happened. Unable to find solace in sleep, he called for the records to be read before him. This seemingly ordinary event holds a profound truth for every believer that our God does not sleep nor slumber (Psalm 121:4).
Every Christian was called for the work of ministry. Many do not want to accept that they were called but that is not true from the biblical point. The devil wants people to operate below their calling or gifting. You are not a threat to the devil by being settled in salvation; you are a threat to the devil in your calling.
The word “help” as used in our text is made up of a three-word phrase in the original Greek language of the New Testament. It means “take hold with” us against something. Thus, when something confronts us that we do not know how to handle and we begin to pray in the spirit, we allow the Holy Spirit to take over that issue.
There are three positions that people have towards authority. These are rebellion, slavery, and submission. Submission is the Kingdom position derived from an understanding of the attitude of a person receiving authority. The principle of submission says, “The person in authority and I are created equal but assigned differently, so I submit.”
There are three tests of faithfulness: faithfulness in little things, faithfulness in another man’s things, and faithfulness in money. For God to use you in the things of the Spirit, you must first be faithful in the little and natural things. You are to first be faithful in that natural work and then God will use you in the spiritual assignment.
A habit is “a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing. Different things have been said about how long it takes to form a habit. But what is certain is that it takes repeating an action over time before it becomes a habit. A good habit can be cultivated just as a bad habit can. Whichever one you cultivate determines one’s future.
We all desire growth and progress in every area of our lives. Without open doors, a person can be confined to a particular level or spot. Open doors enhance movement. We need open doors to move from one place to another; from one level to another. Open doors give us access to blessings, places, people, and opportunities.
In Luke 5:1-11, Peter experienced a divine turnaround acting on the words of Jesus. After a fruitless toil all night, Peter partnered with Jesus, when he released his boat for Him to use to preach to the people. That day, two boats were standing by the Lake of Gennesaret and the fishermen who had gone from them were washing their nets upon Jesus’ arrival. Neither Peter’s boat nor the second boat that belonged to his partners caught any fish. But Mercy chose the boat of Peter that day.