Transition II
‘A right time for birth and another for death, A right time to plant and another to reap’ Ecc.3:2 [MSG]
Effective transition leads to growth. When we transition, we are growing, maturing, learning, improving, and acquiring knowledge and skills. We are victorious and can become experts in that sector or in that relationship. But when people do not transition properly, they are filled with misery. People Read the rest of this entry
Transition I
‘There’s an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth’ Ecc.3:1 [MSG].
The dictionary defines transition as a passage; a change from one position, one state, a stage or a concept to another. Transition is like a channel that leads you from ‘point A’ to ‘point B’. In Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, the Bible talks about seasons and that everything is not in a fixed state. God made different seasons. There Read the rest of this entry
Please Be With Me
‘…Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request.’1 Chro.4:10
The fourth thing that we can learn from Jabez is that Jabez longed for a relationship with God. He did not stop at asking to be blessed; Jabez went further to ask God to be with him. When a Jew says to the Lord ‘be with me’, he is saying ‘be the Lord of my life and be in control of my life’. God cannot go with Read the rest of this entry
What Do You Want?
‘…Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request.’1 Chro.4:10
The third thing we can learn from Jabez is that he articulated what he wanted. He must have sat down and thought through what he wanted from God before going to God. For some of us when it is time to make the request, we stand before God but we cannot say anything. Yet when you are out of there the Read the rest of this entry
God Will Make A Way
‘God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way perfect’ 2Sam.22:33
The second thing we must learn from Jabez is that’s since there is a God, there is a way. Jabez did not resign to fate. Unfortunately, for some people instead of focusing on God in the presence of Peninnah, they turn away from God and start seeking solutions in many other things. The Bible says, ‘He was the one Read the rest of this entry
Until You Bless Me
‘He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request.’1 Chro.4:10
Oh, that this will be your song to God this season. That this year will not end until you get all that God has promised. Jacob was facing a life threatening situation. He knew that He did not stand a chance against Esau. And Jacob refused to let God go until things changed. ‘Your name will no longer be Read the rest of this entry
A Holy Discontent I
‘He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request.’1 Chro.4:10
The man Jabez is an epitome of establishment. A classic example of how God can establish someone that is a no body. Perhaps you have been feeling like you are a no body. Then this message is for you. God is set to establish you in Jesus Name. There are four lessons we can learn from Jabez. The first thing that we Read the rest of this entry
The Man Jabez
‘There was a man named Jabez who was more honorable than any of his brothers. His mother named him Jabezbecause his birth had been so painful’ 1 Chro.4:9
Has anyone called you a pain in the neck? Perhaps your spouse or your boss at work just gives you the vibe that you are a pain in their neck. Perhaps it is your parents that have expressed this kind of feeling toward you. And a lot of people have to struggle with a deep seated resentment. This is probably the reason Read the rest of this entry
Now What: Make God Priority
‘And Jesus said, Neither do I. Go and sin no more’ John 8:11
The phrase ‘go and sin no more’ was used several times by our Lord Jesus [see John 5:14, 8:11]. What this phrase translates to is ‘Go and make God priority’. Sin is the barrier between man and God. ‘Listen! The LORD’s arm is not too weak to save you, nor is his ear too deaf to hear you call. It’s your sins that Read the rest of this entry
Now What: Get busy
Jesus also said, “Here is another illustration of what the Kingdom of God is like: A farmer planted seeds in a field, and then he went on with his other activities’ Mark 4:26-27.
Waiting for the physical manifestation of the God’s word concerning any area of our lives is a lot of work. Even after the manifestation has occurred, it still takes a lot of work to ‘walk’ in the new victory. We can see this in the life of a farmer. The farmer never takes a vacation. When the seed is sown, even though he Read the rest of this entry
