Divine Encounters

Life has been compared to a roller-coaster ride and not many people enjoy them as many also never enjoy life. "Why would you want to enter a roller-coaster ride where one is turned upside down and yet life's challenges also do the same?". This was an interesting question my friend once asked me. I retorted by saying that it helps take the sting out of life's punches when you have fun even in the midst of the fiery furnace that life is. Recently, like a few years now, I had a situation that really brought me to tears. As I meditated on the events leading to the painful experience I was in, I had to question whether I needed to be on this roller-coaster ride. As I reflected more on what I could have done differently, I began to realise why bitterness is such a killer. Not only did I see my mistakes and what I could have done better, but I also realised where I let my guard down and allowed the enemy in. When going through the throngs of life I was reminded that t...

Day 21 Readings: Ex. 14:1- 16:36 God loves setting up the enemy for destruction! Pharaoh was set up for one final encounter that would terminate him. The last the children of Israel would remember of Pharaoh is God overthrowing him in water as God gains honour over Pharaoh. I have news for every enemy of mine, God is setting up your failure! When the enemy approaches cry to God. Learn to wait on God. He is the Saviour and Deliverer Supreme. Yes, the situation may invite fear and cause one to tremble however remember that God is more than able to deal with the enemies.  As a leader understand that the people quickly forget the miracles of the past in the midst of adversity. This may bring stress which may cause one to fail. However, understand that as a leader one must be connected to the Source. The stress is simply seeking to disconnect you from the Source and if this succeeds failure is certain. A leader must be connected to the Source at all times. A leader is t...

Day 14 Reading Gen. 43:1-Gen. 45:28 Honesty in all dealings is something God loves and expects of me. Jacob expected his sons to have not spoken about the family, however, what if they lied and never mentioned that they had a brother with the father?Would the story have been the same? Being crafty in the name of hiding information may look wise at that moment however it could be costly. Learn to appreciate those who do well. A gift makes room like no other. Jacob understood that the ruler his sons spoke of was a person with authority and had blessed them by giving them plenty of food. He wanted that person appreciated. He also had the integrity to tell them to take back the money they should have paid for the food the previous occasion. Leaders look at such characteristics to see where your integrity is.  The brothers went to buy food and suddenly were invited to dine with the ruler. May God cause such favour to be my story. Buyers of food was the title the brother...