LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF JAMES 1:12 (NIV)

"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."


10 KEYS BEFORE YOUR CROWN .


1.Faith - your faith will be tried with fire .At times we get weary with the process  .lol. but it is all part of God's plan to work it out for our good . Psalm 105:19(ESV)" until what he had said came to pass, the word of the LORD tested him."at the end of the day , he was the prime minister of Egypt . correct!! . before the crown your faith will be tested, so don't give up now !
2.Patience - hmm...the quickest way to pass this test , is by learning to become patient on time and just enjoy the ride . If not you will always find yourself complaining . Roms 15:5 "Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:"
3.Self control - Key- love is not easily provoked . lol..they will provoked you believe me . but get the key before the crown ...God would not want to put His power /blessings in the hands of someone who is always easily provoked by the enemy , It will be too risky for the Kingdom , as Satan will take advantage of it .2 Cor 2:11(NIV)"in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.""
4.Endurance - lol. your endurance level will be tried also before the crown . It strengthens your spirit and brings you into spiritual maturity .Jesus our Master endured His on the cross . so painful . So ours will also be tested .But here is the key to our endurance .Isaiah 40:31 (ESV)"but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."
5.Trust - hmm.. every class you fail you repeat ."personal experience" . your trust in Him at all times must be constant . Is good , because it gives your faith a good platform to shoot up very high .Mark 11:22(Amp)".And Jesus, replying, said to them, Have faith in God [constantly]."
6.Hospitality - your ability to accommodate people when it is not convenient , will also be tried . Is like saying how well can you handle the blessings when it is finally given to you . Are you going to chase the poor out of your house when they come to your door step for help ?. Key - if you are not faithful in small ..how will you be faithful in much. Luke 16:10(Amp)"He who is faithful in a very little [thing] is faithful also in much, and he who is dishonest and unjust in a very little [thing] is dishonest and unjust also in much."
7.your ability to wait on God - how well you can wait on God will also be tried . waiting has its own teaching . There is a level of trust you get to , that you say to your self "I will wait" confidently ". Why? trust has being tried to produce the desired result to wait confidently for it . Roms 8:25(Amp)"He who is faithful in a very little [thing] is faithful also in much, and he who is dishonest and unjust in a very little [thing] is dishonest and unjust also in much."
8.your Love for God will be tried before the crown - How well can you give to God what you love to keep ? hmm..you must pass this test o . God loves them that love Him . period! Prov 8:17(Amp)" I love those who love me, and those who seek me early and diligently shall find me."
9.Giving - how well you can give to God , when it comes to the things of God . His house , brethren and many more . If you are not a giver , you cannot be trusted with the crown . Acts 20:35b"it is more blessed to give than to receive ." says it well .
10.Forgiveness - We all have issues with forgiveness , because of the pain people have cause us. loving people who are too hard to love .lol . but the key is still the same . The word cannot change . forgive like Jesus said 70x 70 .hmmmm ..but I discovered , whatever Jesus teaches , there is always a lesson to learn from it . Is not going to bring you down , but stabilise your spiritual life for the better .That also will be tried "very important" . Why? Jesus did it on the cross , when it was so painful . Luke 23:34(Amp)"And Jesus prayed, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And they divided His garments and distributed them by casting lots for them."




Prayer : Father give me the grace to pass through my trials in Jesus name , Amen.



 

you will make it in Jesus name , Amen.!

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF ECCL 9:11b




"I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all."




Identifying divine opportunities , when you see them . 10 keys






1.God's house of worship ( Church) - Is a place of divine opportunity . Why? Is His house . Anything can happen . miracles can take place , healings , word of knowledge and prophecies can come when you lest expect it .The key is we go to church because we always believe that God will come visiting "me" today in church. My day of remembrance. Mal 3:16 "Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name."
2.Serving a punishment in church for wrong doing - Is a divine opportunity for God to bless you . but many children of God , don't see it that way . many have left the church , they where asked to serve punishment, out of pride . But see the secret key in this thing . Is not the punishment that is the opportunity , but the obedience .Key - Isaiah 1:19" If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:"and Eph 6:1(NIV)" Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right."
3.Evangelism - Is another opportunity , but many of us don't take advantage of it . Evangelism , preaching Jesus is an opportunity for us to be blessed. This one I can confidently say , after you have gone out to preach Jesus , hmm, when you come back to make your request to Him....whoosh !! you will sense His pleasure in your prayers . Ask me ??? John 15:7 (NLT)"But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!"
4.Offering and Tithes - Is an opportunity for God to turn our finances around , but many children of God are not generous in their giving ,but wait to get the big one first before they give . but that is not faith . it is giving by faith the little first . When we give generously in our time of need , is what moves God more , knowing what we have left with us and tithing is an opportunity for us to secure our finances from the hand of the enemy . Mal 3:11; Mark 11:44(ESV)"For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”
5.Church Project - Is an opportunity if you are seeking a break through in your finances . Take care of God's house and He will take care of your finances . When Jesus was told that the centurion's had built a church for them ..He got up and followed them to see to the request of the centurion. Luke 7:5,6a(Amp)" For he loves our nation and he built us our synagogue [at his own expense].6 And Jesus went with them."
6.Taking care of the poor - Is another big opportunity many believers overlook . You don't wait for the big one to come first before you bless the poor , bless them with the one you have now and their prayers will long after you is the key. 2 Cor 9:14(NIV)"And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you."
7. Sanitation - Taking care of God's house . Is an opportunity . This is how I see it ..we all have many enemies that want us dead for many reasons known to them alone ."lol" . Now when you make yourself useful in God's house , how can God let them take your life . Who would come to His house to clean it when you are not there . He keeps them that are useful in His house , is a key .Hear what God said in the book of Haggai 1:4 (NIV)""Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?" Do His own and He will take care of you !
8.Prayer - Is a big opportunity for God to do the absolute impossible in our lives , if only we can pray and not relent . God I tell you can do anything , if you would just be persistent aenough . James 5:16b(Amp)"The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]."
9. Fasting - lol ..ok o, I know we all have a challenge with this one , but the key is, it helps to discipline your flesh and put your emotions under divine control . Paul said in 1 Cor 9:27(Amp)" But [like a boxer] I buffet my body [handle it roughly, discipline it by hardships] and subdue it, for fear that after proclaiming to others the Gospel and things pertaining to it, I myself should become unfit [not stand the test, be unapproved and rejected as a counterfeit]."
10.Giving - Is another opportunity . you can give your time , money , a word of encouragement , a smile . something that will be a blessing to someone . Many people all over the world are committing suicide today , not because they don't have money , but because they felt alone . nobody encouraging anybody . What you give it is written shall return back to you the same way. When you see an opportunity to smile at someone do it . It brings healing . Luke 6:38 (Amp)"For with the measure you deal out [with the measure you use when you confer benefits on others], it will be measured back to you."







Prayer : Father open my eyes to see my divine opportunities in Jesus name , Amen.







you will testify in Jesus name , Amen.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF ROMANS 8:28 (NASV)



"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
 

10 KEYS BEHIND THE MYSTERY OF ROMANS 8:28





1. Faith - Faith grows better in adversity. When we put our faith in God to change the evil/challenge in our lives into a testimony, our faith is growing in that situation , though we might not see any changes initially , but listen , it is growing ,so keep watering with prayers and praises to Him. Now here is the key - When your faith has grown to match that need or demand it activates the power in Mark 11:23(NIV) "Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.". Psalm 18:44" As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me." the strangers (whatever is not of God in your life , anything not giving God glory) that is when they will hear and obey . Why? It is coming with authority ( strong believe) .Luke 10:19 (NIV)" have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you."
2. Patience - Roms 15:5 " Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:" He is a God of patience . If you are in a rush to get out , you will miss whatever He is trying to show and teach you in that situation you are facing .Patience says one thing -"we follow Him" .Besides you can't be different from your father .why? you have being wired to be like Him. Eph 5:1 (Amp)"Therefore be imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]."
3.Fear of God - Ask Joseph and he will tell you his story from the book of Gen 41:52(NIV)" The second son he named Ephraim and said, "It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering."..He learnt to fear God in the land of his pain .For thirteen years (13 years) he was thought the fear of God . David leant the same thing , from the book of Psalm 119:71 (NIV)".It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees."..It is in your pain, you learn the fear of God more . Jesus our master learnt obedience in His sufferings not in his victory . Heb 5:8 (NLT)"Even though Jesus was God's Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered."
4.Confidence - your confidence in God is growing in that situation , don't be deceived . It is growing ! Bible says in Prov 14:26"In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge." . There is this saying in my country " that the more you beat a child the more stubborn he gets" Now see it this way ..the more the problem persist , the more confident you become in Him , that it will change . Amen .Now the good news is this you shall be adequately compensated for all your shame and pain you went through for His name sake "Jesus" .Heb 10:35"Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward."
5.Love - Is a powerful weapon that God uses to work for our good in the dark. It is in the dark you learn how to forgive those who hurt you . It is in the dark you learn how to do good to those that just hate you .It is in the dark you learn how not to hurt people . love protects and does not destroy .Matt 5:47(NLT)"If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that."
6.Joy - you never learn how to be joyful in victory , but in the dark . When things seems unpleasant , that is when your joy grows until it becomes fruitful (evident for all to see ) that it has to be God .Key- He comes when you are joyful , is a key to changing that situation .Is faith at work . Isaiah 64:5a "Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: "
7.Forgiveness - The grace to forgive comes in the dark . We all have been hurt at one point or the other ,by people close to us , family members ,friends , colleagues etc, but again we learn the act of forgiveness in our pain and trials . The more we seek Him for a change , He quickens in our spirit to forgive all who hurt us. I put it this way , the more we seek Him for a change , the softer our hardened heart becomes. Ezekiel 36:26 (NLT)"And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart."
8.Trust - your trust in God grows better in the dark , than in victory ,because then it is a battle of faith (yet to happen) .And God greatest desire is that we "TRUST HIM" . He understands when you battle with it . Jesus our Master cried on the cross too (Matt 27:46 ) but God was still with Him even in the dark. Listen here is the key - If God is with you, you will surely come out of it victorious . Believe it ! Isaiah 41:10 (Amp)"Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice."
9.Tithes and Offering - lol- Many believers don't believe in tithing or pay tithes to God . But hear this one - When things become tight , you learn how to tithe . Why? If nothing seems to be working anymore , in your search for a solution , you attempt it to see if truly it works (tithing and giving of offering) .This principles we learn in our dark situations in life . Heb 7:8(NIV)"In the one case, the tenth is collected by people who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living."
10.Prayer - The more the problem persists , the deeper and effective your prayer life gets . Why? you are eager to see results in your life . That was why Elijah when his servant said he did not see any rain , he did not give up in the "dark" rather he persisted the more in prayers and got his victory . 1 Kings 18:43 ,45 (Amp)"And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up and looked and said, There is nothing. Elijah said, Go again seven times." "45 In a little while, the heavens were black with wind-swept clouds, and there was a great rain. And Ahab went to Jezreel."





BONUS :


11. Spending time with Him - It is in the dark you "learn" to spend more time with Jesus . Why? you are in search for a solution. I share my testimony with you - I spend almost the whole day in His presence learning and getting deep insights into things .I only go out for little business , when I need to . I learnt spending hours with Him in the dark . I don't think I would have learnt it in victory . 2 Tim 2:15 (NLT)"Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth."
12. Sowing and Reaping -Psalm 126:5(Amp)" They who sow in tears shall reap in joy and singing."It is in the dark "our challenges of life " we learn how to sow in tears, pray deep prayers in tears , give what we love to keep to God in tears , study the word with deep intensity all in the dark until our joy comes in the morning . Psalm 30 :5 (NASB)" Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning."



Prayer : Father help me to know it is all working for my good , that I might sing for joy in the name of Jesus , Amen.


you will testify !Amen.

Hi , back from our convention ...will be posting quite some interesting lessons this week . Look out for this one ..unlocking the mystery behind Romans 8:28 ..it will bless you .Love you so much friend . thanks for visiting my blog . God bless you and more in Jesus name , Amen.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY 29:3




"The great trials which your eyes have seen, the signs, and those great miracles:"

 

10 SECRETS ABOUT YOUR MIRACLE .


 

1.It will require persistent faith .Learn from the story of the widow woman in Luke 18. and what Jesus said about her in verse 8 of that same chapter .(Amp version)"I tell you, He will defend and protect and avenge them speedily. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find [persistence in] faith on the earth?"
2. you will pass through seasons of warfare .Job 14:14 (Amp)"If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my warfare and service I will wait, till my change and release shall come."all is to prepare you well for what is coming (your blessing)
3.It will require your total obedience . key - to obey is better than sacrifice . 1 Sam 15:22(NIV)"To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams."
4.It will also requires seasons of humility . Why ? grace (favour) comes always for the humble .Prov 22:4By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.""
5.It will require seasons of trust . Isaiah 26:4(NIV)"Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal."
6.It will require seasons of sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving . Heb 13:15 (Amp)"Through Him, therefore, let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name."
7.It will require patience . God is a God of patience .Roms 15:5 (Amp)"Now may the God Who gives the power of patient endurance (steadfastness) and Who supplies encouragement, grant you to live in such mutual harmony and such full sympathy with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,"
8.It will require seasons of fasting and prayer to stop the forces trying to stop your miracle .Isaiah 58:6(Amp)" [Rather] is not this the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the bands of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every [enslaving] yoke?"
9. It will require seasons of sowing . If you fail to sow , you will fail to reap .Why? He only gives seeds to the sower and rewards them with their harvest . 2 Cor 9:10 (Amp)"And [God] Who provides seed for the sower and bread for eating will also provide and multiply your [resources for] sowing and increase the fruits of your righteousness which manifests itself in active goodness, kindness, and charity]."
10. Sacrifice - causes a turning and change of events . Solomon gave a 1000 burnt offering and it led to a turning in his life . Psalm 126:1"A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream."




Prayer : Father keep me alive to see and enjoy my miracle in Jesus name , Amen.





you are blessed!

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF HEBREWS 6:15


10 KEYS ON HOW TO STAND ON HIS PROMISES THIS END TIMES .




1. Rugged faith -Listen the enemy (Satan) is a relentless fighter , he never gives up easily , until he is mercilessly beaten by your faith . Key- be hardened with your faith and you shall begin to see results in your life . Zech 8:10(Amp)"And as you have been a curse and a byword among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so will I save you, and you shall be a blessing. Fear not, but let your hands be strong and hardened."
2.Fear must go - you cannot hold what God has promise you with fear , it won't work . is a dangerous thing to fear . Key -work more on your love for others and fear will go . Gal 5:6 (Amp)"There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror! For fear brings with it the thought of punishment, and [so] he who is afraid has not reached the full maturity of love [is not yet grown into love’s complete perfection]."
3.Doubt must leave - Be determined and put an end to the doubting and be connected to the blessings of those who have not seen but yet believe . John 20:29(Amp)"Jesus said to him, Because you have seen Me, Thomas, do you now believe (trust, have faith)? Blessed and happy and to be envied are those who have never seen Me and yet have believed and adhered to and trusted and relied on Me."
4.prayer must not stop .period ! pray still you see it like Elijah . 1 Kings 18:45 (ESV)"And he said to his servant, “Go up now, look toward the sea.” And he went up and looked and said, “There is nothing.” And he said, “Go again,” seven times."
5.Fasting must continue - some matters will never be subdued until you fast and pray . schedule your time .but be faithful to the time frame you set .Isaiah 58:6 (Amp)" [Rather] is not this the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the bands of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every [enslaving] yoke?"
6.Sowing must not stop - Keep sowing everything -time , smile , money , word of encouragement , praise , just keep sowing . when that cloud is full it will burst , believe it . Eccl 11:3"If the clouds are full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth; and if a tree falls toward the south or toward the north, in the place where the tree falls, there it will lie."
7.Giving must not end - it puts an end to lack .it is a force that pushes back the wicked hand of the enemy from your finances .Prov 28:27"Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses."
8.Evangelism must not stop - Is the heart beat of God , preach Jesus , share your testimony of the lord's goodness . Prov 11:30b(Amp)" and he who is wise captures human lives [for God, as a fisher of men—he gathers and receives them for eternity].and upon the head of the wise is a crown of wealth .prov 14:24 (Amp)"The crown of the wise is their wealth of Wisdom, but the foolishness of [self-confident] fools is [nothing but] folly."
9.Study the word till it becomes part of your spirit .(His dwelling )with it you lay hold on His promises , without wavering . 1 Tim 4:15 (NIV)"Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress."
10. Continue in thanksgiving forever . Roms 4:20(NIV)"Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,."





Prayer - Father the grace to stand on your promises , let it fall upon me now in the name of Jesus , Amen.






you cannot fail in Jesus name , Amen.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF PSALM 30:5 (Re-post)

"For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."

10 KEYS - THE TWO SEASONS OF YOUR LIFE


1. There are two seasons .The night season and the morning. Gen 8:22 (NIV)"As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.". Just hang on , no matter the challenge , God has commanded , that your morning will come ! Amen.
2. You will go through the two seasons ; if you doubt not.Psalm 23:4 (NIV)"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.". You are only passing through your first season , you will surely enter into your joy in the second season in Jesus name , Amen.
3. If you are in your first season ,the second will surely come , delay is not denial , that it will not come. Hab 2:3 (Amp)"For the vision is yet for an appointed time and it hastens to the end [fulfillment]; it will not deceive or disappoint. Though it tarry, wait [earnestly] for it, because it will surely come; it will not be behindhand on its appointed day." . Listen, don't allow any devil to deceive you . Your second season has been planned already for an appointed day! Hold on .Isaiah 14:24.
4. God is in control of the two seasons. Dan 2:21(NIV)"He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning." Your father is a Master strategist . Nobody can beat His Timing. Relax is all working for your good . Amen. Roms 8:28.
5. He has the power to decide , when any of the seasons starts or end.psalm 135:5(ESV)"Whatever the LORD pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps."
6. He controls what goes on in the seasons ,particularly the first season . 1 cor 10:13(NIV)"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
7. He uses the first season to prepare us for the second season. Roms 8:17(Msg)"And we know we are going to get what’s coming to us—an unbelievable inheritance! We go through exactly what Christ goes through. If we go through the hard times with him, then we’re certainly going to go through the good times with him!"
8. patience is a strong key to your "survival" in the first season . why? God is a God of patience . If you are impatient , you will give up in your first season .Roms 15:5"Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:"
9. Until He sees you are matured aenough to receive your joy in the second season ,sorry love , training continues . He is a perfectionist and likes to ensure everything is done right and decently in order too. Amen. 1 cor 14:40"Let all things be done decently and in order."
10. The joy of the second season canbe found in the following scripture , if you would believe . 1 cor 2:9 ; prov 8:21 ; Eph 3:20 (Amp) wealth that this world has never known. See, pain is "bitter" , but the rewards of your pain is "sweet" . Heb 6:15(Amp)And so, having patiently waited, he obtained the promise." So hold on mate , your time is coming and pretty close to in Jesus name , Amen.


PRAYER : Father help me to know , when I am close to the end of my first season , so I will not miss entering my second season in Jesus name , Amen.

You will Testify!