Most? or Faithful

Friends,

Let's face it ... humble-ness is not man's greatest strength. The world idolizes those who excel at bringing attention to themselves. Too many are famous simply because they are famous.

Proverbs 20:6 [NKJV]
Most men will proclaim each his own goodness,
But who can find a faithful man?

It is easy to find someone who makes sure that all have heard about his most useful qualities. Go to the house of government. Turn on the television. You will see them everywhere.
You may have even seen one in the mirror this morning.

But seek a faithful man, and you will search long and hard before encountering one. Indeed, there is but One who is truly faithful. We are most wise when we put our faith in Him.

Be encouraged, Jose

After vision

Friends,

Our prayers are often full of requests, and rightly so. The Lord knows the desires of our heart, and expects us to bring those desires to Him. But that is not the end of the story ...

Matthew 20:32-34 [NKJV]
So Jesus stood still and called them, and said, What do you want Me to do for you?
They said to Him, “Lord, that our eyes may be opened.” So Jesus had compassion and touched their eyes. And immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him.

Notice that Christ does indeed ask what these men want from Him, and they are not bashful or modest in their request. They are blind, and they desire sight. Jesus, in His boundless compassion, touches them and delivers them from blindness.

We were blind. He touched us. And now we see.

But do we, as these men did, follow Jesus?

Be encouraged, Jose

Power within

6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:6-7 (NKJV)

God of all creation made everyone for a specific purpose and mission. Whether the creature identifies and fulfills that mission and purpose is another thing. One thing stands for sure though, the gifts and 'ability to do' is embedded inside each and everyone of us. Sometimes, it will take an uncomfortable situation or condition to shake things up, or some stirring, nudging, jolting, and trials, etc. When faced with a trying or difficult situation, we respond in an uncommon way. That uncommon way and ability have always been inside of us.

We are given the spirit of power and love plus a disciplined mind. Nothing must ever intimidate the God in us, because He that is in us created everything.

Be encouraged,

Afolabi

The Lord's message

Friends,

When times are difficult, we must remember how God responds when we obey His word.

Haggai 1:13 (NKJV)
Then Haggai, the LORD’s messenger, spoke the LORD’s message to the people, saying, “I am with you, says the LORD.”

God had a message for His people. It was a specific message for a specific time. That time is now, and He is speaking to you and to me.

The Lord says "I am with you."

Be encouraged, José

 

Declaration

Friends,

What do your words declare?

Proverbs 12:17-18 (NKJV)
He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.

Let your words be the truth, so that the righteousness of God will resonate throughout the earth.

Be encouraged, Jose

 

Wait on Him

29 He gives power to the weak,
And to those who have no might He increases strength.
30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary,
And the young men shall utterly fall,
31 But those who wait on 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.
Isaiah 40:29-31 (NKJV)

To be in a weak state is not something to despise and dislike after all. Though you are willing yet you fall short and feel incapable. While you take care of what needs to be done, wait on the Lord our Maker who gives power to the weak and strength to the feeble. Connect with the source of real strength. The strength that never dissipates or wear out. It is amazing that the scripture says that the youths, i.e. they that are full of vigor and vitality will lose their fervor, zeal and enthusiasm. But they that wait upon Him shall renew, refresh and obtain what is necessary to keep going strong.

Your weakness may be a time for refreshing and renewal. Wait on the Lord and

Be encouraged,

Afolabi

Finding true love

Friends,

All of us want to be loved. To be loved is to know that you are valued and treasured. And the Lord has a deep love for those whom He has called.

Proverbs 8:17-18 [NKJV]

I love those who love me,
And those who seek me diligently will find me.

Seek the Lord, and find true love.

Be encouraged, Jose