We are called to make disciples of Nations. Many need to know what it means to become a disciple themselves before they can make others Disciples of Christ. Luke 9:23-27 “And He said to all, If any person wills to come after Me, let him deny himself [disown himself, forget, lose sight of himself and his own...
Let's look at some ingredients in the temptation of Joseph and learn also from the temptation of Jesus. This will help us understand the enemy and how to handle him. Satan uses the world, the flesh and demons to accomplish his stealing, killing and destroying business. 1 John 2:15-17 (AMPC) Do not love or cherish the world or...
Joseph’s Story Joseph's story is found in the book of Genesis chapters 37, 39-41. Vision The first lesson is the power of vision. He embraced the vision God had for him. Mary, the mother of Jesus; as well as the widow of Zarephath; and Saul who became Paul, all embraced God's vision for their lives. (See 1 Kings 17:8-24,...
LESSONS FROM WALKING BY FAITH IN THE WORD The revelation of the Word is a gradual unfolding into the life of those who are committed to God through His Word. If you do not work the Word it will not work for you. The Word is our access to God, His wisdom, His power and His...
LESSONS ABOUT VALUES You will not rise beyond the value you place on God and your relationship with Him; yourself, your gifting and your opportunities. Have a healthy value system that governs your choices and lifestyle. Be a person who honours others and have a realistic assessment of yourself and circumstances. Do not think of yourself...
LESSONS FROM THE NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF LIFE It is important we learn the right lessons from the negative experiences we have in life. Contrary to what many might think there are inevitable conflicts, some rejections and some genuine fears that we all face and must be willing to confront. This is so that we become better...
LESSONS ABOUT THE PROCESS WE GO THROUGH IN LIFE A lack of understanding of the process we go through and the phase we are in has been a source of frustration in many lives. Life is in phases and men are in sizes. It is beneficial to know your size and phase at all times. Process...
LIFE LESSONS ABOUT FOCUS Our focus has a lot to do with our vision, expectation and what we pay attention to as we function in life. The scripture says “looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.” What are we seeing? What are we looking unto with our mind’s eye? Having an eye for...
SOME LIFE LESSONS ABOUT MOTIVES What motivates you will eventually determine what you do. When our motives are inaccurate, we eventually stop doing what is right as whatever motivates will determine our source of frustration and possible confusion. Many serve God purely for what they can get from Him. Usually what they want from Him has...
SOME LIFE LESSONS ABOUT DECEPTION No one is immune against deception. Deception is the gradual persuasion to believe a lie. Error is usually some truth taken out of its proper boundaries. The content of the heart affects the understanding and application of truth. The fact that deception has to do with a gradual persuasion, and truth...
