Divine Encounters

You and I have unique calls to serve God. God has by design made us different and unique. You and I are called to pursue God whatever your calling or purpose. In the midst of the call or destiny that God has ordained for you and I He has set us as watchmen. Prayer is what enables one to communicate with God. Prayer is another avenue of engaging God. Prayer is God's chosen method of relationship building. Whether you are a plumber or a pastor, a councillor or counselor, an usher or the choir leader, we all have a responsibility to pray. It's in the place of prayer that miracles are wrought. Prayer enables one to wrestle and prevail thus establishing the dominion of God. Prayer is the place of communion with God. There are different levels of prayer. One dimension of prayer that i believe Ezekiel was challenging us not to forget was the watchman's dimension in prayer. You and I have a responsibility to pray not just for ourselves but for those around us. We have a duty to wat

This year I have purposed to walk with God like never before. I am determined to hear God more than ever. The bible says Enoch walked with God Gen 5:24. His walk with God and the results were unique. The bible showcases how different people walked with God. Those who were intimate saw the supernatural as normal, yet those who were casual in their approach to God did not see God to a depth that was possible. A commitment to walking with God is the first sing of hungering for the purposes of God that causes one to walk in the supernatural. Why seek the supernatural? Its the only way to achieving God like results. As I went through my day today I kept hearing that the night is over, the day is here!! The storm is over, you are turning a new page. As I thought about this I realised that I had no reason to come up with the statement that some would agree with but question the timeline. I believe that my night is over today not tomorrow or another day but NOW!!! The Word of God is clear tha

Everyday we read or hear of someone who gave up on life. I have come to realise that people who give on life have lost hope. With the pressures that society has today it is easy to lose hope. Hope is the fuel that moves our love activating faith. Without hope, life is useless. The book of Lamentations not only records the cries of Jeremiah but in the middle of this book is a discourse on hope. I have always known that God is faithful but while studying this book I discovered a new reason not to give up. My hope tank was today refilled as I thought about hope and here is why Lam 3:19-26, 31-32, 40-41 : God's mercies protect me ensuring that I am alive even though things sometimes don't seem to be working right. The compassion of God can never fail. The foundation for mercy is compassion and this foundation cannot be shaken whatever the earthquake one is facing. God's compassion is fresh on a daily basis. God has a new store of compassion everyday. God's faithfulness is u

As I have been reading and listening to the bible one word has stood out today, "Behold". This word simply calls out. It just simply puts a stop to whatever was said before. Behold!!! Indeed be hold!!! Life at times needs a a behold moment. When life just does not make sense we need a behold moment. As I thought about 2010 I heard the word behold ministering to me. Let me make an announcement to you, behold 2010 will be great!! Don't think that your tomorrow will be the same as yesterday. Life will not be the same because you and I are living in a behold moment before God. The Word declares that my Redeemer is strong. As I read the book of Jeremiah I have come to realise that God will not allow my enemies to triumph over me. Life may look unfair when the enemy is holding you captive, but guess what God will not allow this forever. No evil is permanent. God will always pardon and turn around the circumstances of His people. It is for this reason that I am glad that my God

As I read the bible I have come to realise that God has entrusted me with the potential to succeed. Many times in the journey of life we encounter situations that are akin to captivity. Life sometimes just takes a turn when all seems to be working out. Sometimes we are the cause of the trouble that is troubling us. Throughout the history of the children of God, the seed of Abraham, they have seen captivity many times. The main reason behind their captivity has been disobedience to the Word of God. The covenant God established with His children is one that protects from the enemy when fully complied to. A thorough reading of Deut 28 reveals the blessings that result from obedience to the Word and also the curses that follow disobedience. The book of Jeremiah reveals a time where captivity became the norm as they exchanged gods and forsook the God of Abraham and choose idols. One thought has being playing on my mind all day. What have I allowed to take the place of my God? Is there any

We are aware that to live life without a plan is to plan to fail. It follows that planning is key to success. Any event without a plan, normally called a program, leads to chaos. A program is usually a collection of thoughts that reveal the plan. A plan enables order to reign. A plan may also be called a road map to a destination. I have repeatedly written it and will continue to emphasis that the Word of God is the best road map to permanent success. God is not only to be called upon during a crisis. He is interested in you and I at all times. You were created for a purpose. Only a plan can enable you to fulfill the purpose for which you were created for. In the book of Jeremiah we see God revealing His thoughts regarding our lives. His intention is clear. God's mind regarding our lives is that we are to abide in peace, in health, hope and wealth Jer 29:11 . It is clear that the thoughts of God toward me are for my good. Is it any wonder David says that he would have lost heart u

Everywhere you go today the question of who is in control is all over the airwaves. Are you in control of your finances, home, business, marriage, relationship or even self? Practically everywhere one turns today you will find people coaching, teaching, preaching, training, talking, writing, blogging about being in control. Great topic but I have serious questions with the foundation of alot of what people are saying. The Word of God is clear that God is the Potter we are the clay. Life is to be lived in accordance to what the Potter wants. Control is in the hands of the Potter. Is this not the reason David said that power belongs to God? He stated that he heard this twice not once Psalms 62:11. The Potter decides what shape the clay takes. The clay does not instruct the potter what shape it will take. when the process Too many of us are telling the Potter what shape we want. Prayer has become a monologue where the Potter is treated like a servant with instructions of what we want. No

Many times we face situations that cause us to doubt our identity. We are faced with onslaughts everyday that if not attended to can easily lead to a disheartened posture towards life. Life was not meant to be a place where we drown!! Life is a place for us to display the glory of God. Life is a place for me to show forth the goodness and mercy of God. As we continue on the bible reading challenge we today begin Jeremiah. The first chapter sets a scene of the God's calling and ordination of this prophet. From the conversation that God has with Jeremiah, certain truths are set forth that am I am willing to embrace. Firstly, I am called and ordained of God. My calling is not man-made but originates from the mouth of God. No one, nothing in life can change the fact that God has called me. I am ordained of Him for Him by Him. Secondly and importantly, my ordination was not decided when I showed up on mother earth. God had me in mind before creation. No life situation can overcome what

Whose report will you believe? My mind is made up that I will hold the Word of God as the final arbiter of life. The bible is a collection not of fables but it's laden with promises that reveal the mind of God. The bible has not just promises but also shows us the history of God's intention for mankind. As I have been reading the bible I have come to see God's love and mercy towards humanity. I want to list reasons why you should have the bible as the final arbiter of your life. The Word of God is creative. The Word of God is powerful. The bible contains promises that are an invitation of God. The bible is an offer that elevates us from bondage to liberty; subscribe to it. The bible reveals the thoughts of God that are life transforming. The Word of God is prescriptive providing healing. The Word of God is a map of the future; describing our destiny. The Word of God reveals the ways of life that empower us to possess destiny. The Word of God is the best food for the soul,

Everyone has a dream, and I mean everyone!! Dreams or aspirations come in different sizes. The issue is not the dream but that with every dream we encounter hurdles, or obstacles or challenges towards their fulfillment. Every dream is achievable if one is dogged to pursue it. To achieve the dream one has to break it down into goals that are steps towards fulfilling the big dream!! The greatest hindrance to fulfillment is FEAR . Fear is not out of the blue. Fear is False Evidence Appearing Real. You see when you focus on facts that are not the truth the feeling of impending danger becomes more real.Truth sets one free. A lie creates fear. The only healthy fear is the fear of God. Any other fear should be questioned as its results are not wholesome. The Word of God is truth waiting to free anyone who meditates on it. The Word of God empowers one to walk from the place of fear to freedom. Fear is broken by knowing the truth intimately. Meditating on truth results in being set free. When t

I am preparing for the greatest times of my life ahead. One may say that I am being audacious in my declaration of my future, but I am simply convinced and obsessed by the Word that greater days lie ahead. The foundation of stability for the road ahead is in wisdom and knowledge. For one to see God's promises come to pass you will need to have God's insight to possess the future. One great treasure we must seek after is the fear of the Lord. I do believe that I am in the generation that will see the glory of the Lord revealed. Get ready to see the valley raised, the mountain levelled, the crooked path become straight, and the rough places of life become smooth. Get ready to see God in all his power. For too long the Church has not seen the power of God. We are about to see the demonstration of the power of God for behold He shall come with a strong hand to establish His authority. God is about to display His Kingdom is ways never seen before. But who will see His power in this

We live in very exciting times.Not only is the world convulsing-earthquakes, wars, storms- but peoples lives tend to be unsettled quite easily. People have many concerns that add to the tension that life already is. We find that the daily rat race that society finds itself in does not have a cure for the problems ailing humanity. One thing I have come to appreciate is that God's plan is the best no matter the path one has to take to accomplish the will of God. One thing that I find disrupts many peoples lives today is that their faith in the Word of God is almost non-existent. Today it easier to believe a fellow human being than the Maker of Heaven and Earth. It's easier to seek a friend than to chase the Creator of the universe. We spend more time studying about others and cant find time to meditate about the thoughts of God contained in the bible. Without faith in God and in the Word of God life is a tragedy. I live an assured life because God has promised that what He has th

The success of 2010 is dependant on me and not the environment. Many times we live life through the eyes of "if" but I have been convinced that that is not the case when certain criteria is fulfilled. I pray that as you go through the year you will pursue destiny with a passion to see your destiny fulfilled. I find the book of Isaiah very interesting. This is one book that I find very encouraging. We begin by encountering God's call to reason with Him. The call of God is to enable one to come to the place of promise. 2010 will be a majestic year for those willing and obedient to the purposes and intentions of God. I believe that without willingness and obedience one cannot enter into the plan, purpose, or destiny that God has planned for us. In the midst of this we see Isaiah undergo a very personal moment. Not only was he already functioning in his place of calling but in Isaiah 6 we see a moment of transformation. As I read these words it became clear to me that God is

My steps I believe are ordered of God. I believe that God had a reason in placing me on mother nature at a time as this. Studying history one may wonder how living in times gone by we may have fared but am glad I am alive today. I believe I have a purpose and reason to be alive today. I also believe that the Word of God is the best compass to show the way to the destination that we all seek. In the book of Ecclesiastes we encounter Solomon through observation giving advise to everyone on the value of life. Not only does he recount that vanity of vanity all is vanity but he concludes that the whole purpose of man is to fear God and to keep His commandments. Life is lived in seasons. Solomon makes it plain and clear that to everything there is a season. The most important thing about this is knowing the mind of God to enable you to tap into the season that God has ordained for you. God lives outside time. Humanity lives in time. God has placed eternity within our hearts, giving us the a

Observation empowers one with understanding. History is said to be a greater teacher only when lessons learnt by others are observed and not repeated. Observant people are those who are willing to be students in life. The world teaches that "experience is the best teacher" but am grateful for a mentor who taught me " The experience of others is a better teacher". Learning from others experiences requires observational prowess that cultivates wisdom. As one reads through the book of Proverbs many proverbs were derived from observation. For me one question I asked myself is how can my 2010 be better as I read through some animals that were observed by the wise man of old. The ant teaches me to be prepared. Preparation opens the door of opportunity. Preparation lays the foundation for which success is built upon. The rock badger is an industrious animal that is found in rocks. It is found there so as to be away from predators, wind and rain. Hiding in the Rock will pr

Everyone wants the best. Everyday I see people striving to achieve something. The rat race in the western world has made people strive to achieve their dreams at any cost. We all want comfort in this life and many are willing to do anything to achieve success in life. My query with this approach is that many times God is not in it. Success without God is temporal resulting in a facade. Success is wrought by people who have obtained the blessing of God. The blessing of God has the following results to list but a few: It empowers one to achieving success. Enables one to be a blessing to others. Divine abilities are released through the blessing. Your perception is different. When God breathed into man he became a living being. The blessing brings life. The blessing creates your prophetic destiny. The blessing separates you from the rest. The blessing opens the doors that seem shut for others. The blessing grants favour. Pursue the blessing of God and watch Heaven back you in everything y

Life is unbearable when lived foolishly! Life without wisdom is not life but misery. A friend once told me that the key to life is found in the pursuit of wisdom. Today mankind is consumed with the pursuit of knowledge. Your salary may be determined by being clever but wealth belongs to the wise. Yet we see many people who have aced their academics but have failed in life. I may not be very advanced in age but one thing I am sure is that wisdom is the key to life. The book of Proverbs is a compilation of the wise words of Solomon. In reading the first few chapters we meet encounter the phrase "Wisdom is the principal thing Prov 4:7a". Wisdom is the right application of knowledge. The proper understanding of facts-knowledge- opens the door to wisdom. Wisdom elevates one above the norm. Wisdom has the potential to lift one from the storms of life catapulting one into a trajectory of destiny fulfillment. Wisdom has the power to break any barrier one may encounter. Wisdom is the

Life can be viewed through many angles. Every view point may not be plausible to everyone but everyone is entitled to a view point. The Bible is a record of God's view point for life. I find that the bible writers offer you and I an opportunity to see how God desires to relate with us. The bible is God's view point revealed to us through many people. In the Psalms, we find three consecutive chapters that are peculiar. In Psalms 117 we have the shortest psalm in the bible, two verses. Not only does it give praise to God but I find it interesting to who it is written to: the Gentiles. This psalm is not written to a few but to the majority. Praise is not for the few but for the majority!! Did you know where the middle verse in the bible is found? Psalms 118:8 "It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in man." I find it amazing that the middle of the road with God is to put your trust in Him. The essence of God's heart for human is that we place our tr

The Word of God is filled with instructions that open the pathway of fulfillment. Everyday I meet people who are seeking for answers to life and are not willing to follow the prescription of the Word of God. The Psalms are not only a record of songs sang at various points of the lives of the authors but they are also filled with prophetic promises. They also serve as teaching notes of different aspects of God. With this in mind I will list the 5 reasons why it is important to bless God. He forgives all my iniquities. There is no sin to big for God. He heals all my diseases. There is no sickness that God cannot heal. He redeems my life from destruction. God sets me on the right path giving me cause to bless Him. He crowns me with lovingkindness and mercy. He satisfies my mouth with good all the time. With these 5 reasons I will enter the gates with thanksgiving and into the courts with praise. The reasons not only give me cause to bless God but also show me the all encompassing mercy an

Human beings are either givers of praise or pursuers of praise. We find today in society that mankind is either seeking the praise of men or giving praise to whom it belongs. Just like a railway line humanity is in two camps that run parallel to each other. I use the psalms to help me maintain my focus on praising God always. I believe that we are made to praise God always. The psalms are the best expressions to help us in developing and living a lifestyle of praise. Why did God call David a man after my heart? Praise. David was a man who understood the power of praise. God inhabits the praises of His people. Praise creates an atmosphere for God to operate in. To be self-centred is to deny the opportunity for God to show up in our lives. Make 2010 a year that is filled with praise to God. Let your mouth be filled with His praises. Extol God wherever and whenever and see how He turns situations for you.

The Psalms encourage us to be a people of covenant. As one reads the psalms one discovers that they are filled with promises for life. I encourage you to search the scriptures for the promises that God has made for you in the Psalms and see what greatness lies within. One such promise is to be still and know that God is God!! As you walk through 2010, it's important you maintain knowledge of who God is. To walk about life without knowing that God is with in control is to open your life to lies of the enemy. Whatever circumstances you are facing understand that God is in control. That is why God could command rain, speak to a rock for water to flow, etc. No matter what you are facing God is in control. Another promise is that He crowns the year with His goodness. God does this because everything belongs to Him. The reason 2010 will be great and awesome is because God has crowned it. A crown is a distinction that comes from great achievement. This year we will have great crowning mom

Everyday is one is faced with choices. We find today that we are faced with a choice as to whether we will give thanks or complain. A good attitude enables one to make a good altitude in life. Ever noticed that when one complains they don't move forward. No one ever wants to be around a person who is labelled a complainer. The Psalms are excellent in building an attitude of thanksgiving within one. This is one book that records different scenes in life of David. They are filled with promises of God's faithfulness, His provision, protection, and grace. They also teach us principles of life that will enable one to be all that God has ordained. Using the psalms even in prayer will give greater insight. Many of the psalms are actually prayer being made. One of my favourite psalms is Psalm 37. It's filled with promises that that speak into our lives.Trust, delight, commit are words that require us to be committed to the purposes of God. The result is that we enter into the place

2010 is a year of restoration. I have not met anyone who is not looking forward to a glorious year ahead. We may be on day 8 out of 365 days but rest assured I am not diminished in my expectation that this year will be great, awesome, glorious, joyous, filled with celebrations, ground breaking, fulfilling, overcoming... the best I have ever had. Many people talk of the suffering of Job, few ever speak of the double restoration that he received. I have made up my mind that in 2010 I will experience restoration in any area of life I have suffered. If God could do it for Job, then please move out of the way because I am next in line for God's blessing. What does one need to do to see the results that Job saw? Firstly, make sure you have a relationship with God that is based on the right perspective. When your view is obscured you cannot make the right decisions. Ask yourself if you are walking with Him., the Creator of the Universe. Change your view of God from the punishing God to t

I view everyday as a step towards destiny fulfilment. As the days become weeks, months and into the year that is 2010 it's important that we take each step in the right direction. Many times we encounter regret because of an error on our part. The best way to avoid regret is to be careful when taking steps. Yes, life is full of risks and many times only the risk takers enjoy life in its fullness, but we still have to take calculated risks. Somebody asked me why I emphasis the Word in the blog often. Simple, the Word is life. Without the Word of God we are but nothing. Today we see another reason why we need the Word. Job understood the power of the light that is found in having an intimate relationship with God. The Word of God illuminates our darkness. Job testified that when God's lamp shone over him then he succeed in everything that he did. Studying the Word gives us light that illuminates our darkness. The Bible is God's manual for life and many people are living life

Yesterday a friend mentioned how 2009 was one of their worst years. Not only was their expression sad but I could feel the pain as the words were spoken. I not only understood the thought processes behind the remark but also knew some of the pains they had undergone over the year. As I thought about my friend and what I could do for them I realised that we all in life go through those times where we wonder where is God? As I think about it I remember Job. This gentleman had no right to suffer but God decided to showcase him to the enemy of our souls. This guy was enjoying life and seeking God in all intents and purposes but what hit him was shocking. In the midst of this crisis he had 4 people around him; 3 friends and his wife. He grieved so much that for 7 days they said nothing because his grief was great. Man talk about pain. I had always wondered why we suffer but I have decided to look at this plight in another way. God was simply showing off. As you go through 2010 no matter whi

Life can be the most interesting movie to watch. The twists and turns that life brings our way either make or break a person. My mind is made up that in 2010 I will make it happen. No matter what twist or turn life may throw my way my heart is resolved that the Word of God over my life will be the foundation for every day of living. I have a lot I can write today but will keep it short as this is a blog not a book. Before Esther was presented to the King she spent time preparing with the best. Too many times we give God just the remains of our life and don't spend time preparing. I would encourage you all to spend time preparing for 2010 and the days ahead. Your life is today is preparation for eternity. Time is nothing in comparison with eternity. Note that how you prepare will determine whether you pass the exam called life. This exam is examined by God the Giver of Life. Understand that the King is extending His scepter for you to come in and invite Him to a banquet. In that ban

Building requires a focused attitude. To build, whether to restore or to see something new established requires that one to be focused. To build the future we desire we must be obsessed with our present day goals. Your today is a result of choices you made yesterday. It follows that today will affect tomorrow. We have a responsibility to making sure that for 2010 to be a great year you and I need to build right. Yesterday I encouraged that we build using the Word of God. Let the Word be the foundation for everything. The world is still in existence as God spoke it into being. Building on the Word gives Eternal backing!! Many of our ideas fail because they did not have the right foundation. As you go through life one discovers that there are many distractions that seek to slow us down. One distraction in life is people who are not walking with your vision. Hear me, anyone who is not for your vision for marriage, health, career, ministry, work, business, or goal is not a friend but a di

Everyone I have meet so far has been full of expectancy towards this year. Am glad that am surrounded by people who are not complaining about the future but are prepared to build the future with all the necessary resources. As we progress through the year one has to realise that we are building our lives with each day presenting a building block. We are introduced to Ezra, a priest who was a teacher of the Word. Here we meet a man who was purposed on encouraging the people to devote themselves wholly to God if they were to see God reign in their lives. Ezra was used to show the people of Israel that they needed to live by the Word of God in the rebuilding process of Jerusalem. I believe that in 2010 lives will be restored. This restoration will occur as we study and reacquaint ourselves with fresh manna from heaven. Let the Word of God be the rebuilder of your life and get ready to see God manifest His glory in you. Seek God through His Word and see the same power that the Creator oper

Wisdom is the principal thing, Solomon declared. As 2010 gets moving another resource needed to succeed is wisdom. We need wisdom in everything we do. From our health, to marriage, to careers to just plain every day living wisdom is paramount. With wisdom certain decisions we make would be far easier to make. Part of the reason we see the breakdown in many areas of life today is simply lack of wisdom. Wisdom is best defined as the rightful application of knowledge. Wisdom is not being clever. Being clever is demonstrated by passing exams. Education systems are producing clever people in life but not wise students of life. Wisdom is using acquired knowledge to make judgement calls that turn situations into glorious occasions. Well here goes another acronym. W for Words : Words are powerful. be careful how you communicate. Your words either build or destroy. Wise people speak less but use their words to engage minds resulting in right thinking. I for Instruction: Where instructions are

Happy New Year!! I sincerely hope and pray that you entered 2010 in style. Well I most certainly did. Full of expectancy and celebration as I cross over into a new year. Many people begin the year by taking inventory of their lives to determine the course they will run through the year. Just as a marathon runner first goes over the route to determine the requirements we need to examine our lives to determine the resources we need to succeed. Amongst the resources we need is one important quality called COURAGE . I believe we should be courageous to possess the land/year set before us. As I pondered on the many qualities I need to call upon within me to succeed and accomplish all I have for this year an acronym dropped into my heart for COURAGE. C for Creativity : One of the greatest hindrances to progress is the lack of creativity. Many in society think they are not creative and are quite famous for speaking words filled with "I CANT". What this simple phrase does is block t

We are now crossing over into 2010. This will be a new era. As we turn the pages of a new year may your life also turn a new page. Get ready to move from glory to glory. They moved from the desert into the land flowing with milk and honey. May 2010 be the year that you move into destiny. Solomon encountered God as he gave himself and dedicated the temple to God. May this year be the year that you enter the realm that God has ordained for you. In 2010 prepare yourself to possess the land. Greatness beckons. As we walk through the year prepare to encounter opportunities of increase like never before. I perceive one thing in 2010 God is looking for people that He will shine through. may you be found as a resting place of His glory in 2010. When Solomon dedicated the temple at night God visited him and asked him a question. During the day God's glory filled the temple. May His glory fill all that is called by your name as God's temple, i.e. may your finances be filled with His glor