Inquire First!
Josh.9:14 “So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the Lord. 15 Then Joshua made a peace treaty with them and guaranteed their safety, and the leaders of the community ratified their agreement with a binding oath” [emphasis added].
When blessing Abraham, the Bible says God swore by Himself. Swearing has to be by a greater authority. But because there was none greater, God said, “In blessing, Abraham, I will bless you”. Erroneously, when God asks something of us, we think that God wants to take something from us. But when God asks something from us, He does not want to take from; He wants to get something to us. When God asks for something from you, He is not interested in what He can take from you. He is thinking of what He can get to you. Read the rest of this entry
Proof of Love
Ps.50:5 “Bring my faithful people to me— those who made a covenant with me by giving sacrifices.”
God deals with serious Christians by covenant. The milestones of greater heights are usually sealed with covenant. When God takes me to a higher level, there is usually a fresh discussion of what it entails. As long as you do your part, you can go to bed. It does not matter the enchantment against you. It does not matter what people are saying against you. As long as you do your part, you can go to bed because God will do his part.
Jokes Aside
Judg.13:4 Now see to it that you drink no wine or other fermented drink and that you do not eat anything unclean. 5 You will become pregnant and have a son whose head is never to be touched by a razor because the boy is to be a Nazirite, dedicated to God from the womb…”
Many times when God establishes a covenant with us, we try to rationalize. Like Abraham said to God, “Will you make me a father of many nations at age ninety-nine? Let Ishmael live before you oh God!” [paraphrased]. In other words, Abraham was telling God the faulty foundation [Ishmael] that he had “helped” God build since God was late with delivery. He was showing God an example of how to produce a child. But God said, “I will bless Ishmael but in Isaac shall your seed be”. Isaac was not even born yet and Abraham was Read the rest of this entry
Cornerstone
Gen.17: 4 “This is my covenant with you: I will make you the father of a multitude of nations! 5 What’s more, I am changing your name. It will no longer be Abram. Instead, you will be called Abraham, for you will be the father of many nations [emphasis added].
Knowledge is powerful. Knowledge brings freedom. You cannot be greater than your level of knowledge. How much knowledge you have determines how far you can go.
Covenants are the cornerstones on which the foundation of life and endeavors are built. When God wants to change your destiny for good, He visits the foundation of your life. Which means, He begins to deal with covenant issues. There are three types of covenant you Read the rest of this entry
Good News!
Jer.1:10 “See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant” [KJV]
The awesome news is this- life’s foundation can be corrected. The fact that you have a faulty foundation is not the end of your life. If you will cooperate with God, your life’s foundation can be corrected. Take the case of Gideon; I encourage you to read Judges 6. The first message to us in Judges 6 is, your current foundation is not an indication of what God has for you and your destiny. The angel said to Gideon, “oh mighty man of war” and he said, “Who are you talking to?”
Diagnosis
Jude 1: 9 “But even Michael, one of the mightiest of the angels, did not dare accuse the devil of blasphemy, but simply said, “The Lord rebuke you!” (This took place when Michael was arguing with the devil about Moses’ body.)”
What you will be able to shoulder [spiritually, financially, and maritally] depends on how solid your foundation is. What you will be able to shoulder even maritally depends on the foundation that exists. A lot of marriages today are crumbling because their foundation is weak. Some people cannot even hold the great jobs they get because of foundational issues. For some, everything runs smoothly as long as their financial breakthrough is within the range of hundreds of thousands but as soon they hit the tens of millions, they almost Read the rest of this entry
Groundwork II
Ps.11:3 “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” [KJV]
Covenants are the cornerstones on which destinies are built. In the beginning when God made Adam and Eve, He established His covenant with them. He told them, “This is what is going to happen…This is your responsibility, and these are your boundaries”. When a marriage is about to start, at the foundation of it, there is an exchange of vows. Two vows coming together is a covenant. Even with a business it is the same thing. At the foundation of every life is a covenant.
Groundwork I
Ps.11:3 “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” [KJV]
God destined man to succeed. But the fact that someone is destined to get somewhere, does not mean he or she will get there. And the reason is that destiny can be derailed and grounded; to think otherwise is to be naive. This is why you and I need to be serious with our lives and destinies. The fact that God has destined you to be great does not mean it is automatic. But I am saying to you again, in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, your destiny will not be derailed or grounded and God will give you the grace [say amen].
Fact File
Ps.139:16 “You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed”
I am confident that God is going to change your destiny for good, in Jesus Name. It is important for us to understand that our God is a God of automation. When He creates, He sets up systems such that things continue to work and remain productive. Take the earth for example, God has created it in such a way that it sustains itself. He set seasons in place that ensures that there is a consistent circle of life. It was no different when God created man. God equipped man with everything that pertains to man’s fruitfulness and success. Read the rest of this entry
The Repercussion
Gen.27:36 “Esau exclaimed, “No wonder his name is Jacob, for now he has cheated me twice. First he took my rights as the firstborn, and now he has stolen my blessing. Oh, haven’t you saved even one blessing for me?” [emphasis added].
Really, who is the thief here? Gen.25:29 “One day when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau arrived home from the wilderness exhausted and hungry. 30 Esau said to Jacob, “I’m starved! Give me some of that red stew!” …31 “All right,” Jacob replied, “but trade me your rights as the firstborn son.” 32 “Look, I’m dying of starvation!” said Esau. “What good is my birthright to me now?” 33 But Jacob said, “First you must swear that your birthright is mine.” So Esau swore an oath, thereby selling all his rights as the firstborn to his brother, Jacob. 34 Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and lentil stew. Esau ate the meal, then got up and left. He showed contempt for his rights as the firstborn” [emphasis added]. Read the rest of this entry
