Month: April 2020

Posted in Beyond Comfort Zone, HOLY SPIRIT, Safe with Jesus, Uplifting Christ

Limitless Capabilities: Unleashing Holy Spirit Power

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Limitless has been one of my favorite TV series for a simple reason; NZT-48. This was the miracle pill that enabled Brian Finch to do stuff he couldn’t do on his own. He moved from being below average to extraordinary character who help solved complex cases for the FBI. I was super excited watching because the pill reminded me of the Holy Spirit effect on average folks…like me.

…you will receive power and ability when the Holy Spirit comes upon you…

(Acts 1:8, AMP)

In the Old Testament, we saw our heroes doing might works when the Spirit of the Lord came upon them. Then came our Jesus Christ who could only begin his ministry after receiving the Holy Spirit power. And before he left, he told his disciples “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about” (Acts 1:4).

Why were they to wait?

A clearer picture was given in Luke 24:49. Here Jesus said “Listen carefully: I am sending the Promise of My Father [the Holy Spirit] upon you; but you are to remain in the city [of Jerusalem] until you are clothed (fully equipped) with power from on high.” (AMP). They were to wait till they are fully equipped with power from on high. Jesus knew that without the Power of the Holy Spirit, they were no different from unbelievers.

Here is why I was super excited watching Limitless: It reminded me that with the Powerful force of the universe living inside of me, I have Limitless Capabilities.

In the same way, you were fully equipped with power from on high when the Holy Spirit came upon you. Like Brain, if you can get back on your goals, targets, objectives, vision, etc there is absolutely nothing you can’t do regardless of the situation or environment you find yourself. You have Limitless Capabilities.

Posted in GIVING, Safe with Jesus, SOUL FOOD, Uplifting Christ

Someone Needs Your Help

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Some people give freely and gain more; others refuse to give and end up with less. Give freely, and you will profit. Help others, and you will gain more for yourself.

(Proverbs 11:24-25, ERV)

Yesterday I shared The Poor Need You Now which became message to ponder on throughout the night. I believe it’s timely and God wants us to reach out and help those who are crying on Him day and night. I have a photo to show, a screenshot meant to encourage you do more in this crisis time.

This message caught my attention and I am wondering the number of people (globally) that are similar situations today. The fact is; the only time the weight of your gift can be felt much is in period of crisis. That’s moment when the strong grows weak and the weak grows weaker.

You can be a reason for someone to thank God today.

Proverbs 11:25 says Help others, and you will gain more for yourself. As stated in yesterday’s post, your giving is a loan to God and He will pay you back for your kindness. This explains why when you help others, you gain more for yourself.

What happens when you ignore this call?

Well, the One who gave you strength to get what you have would have some words for you…maybe now or when He returns.
In Matthew 25:31-46, there are two categories of people. Those who helped the needy and those who refused. Here is what the King will say to those who refused:

 “The king will answer, ‘The truth is, anything you refused to do for any of my people here, you refused to do for me.’

(Matthew 25:43, ERV)

In effect, we have two options as God’s children at this crucial time. Either to reach out and help to receive more in return from God, or be stingy and selfish, thinking only about ourselves and be turned away because the Master would say we refused to help him.

Conclusion:

Helping people should be part of what we do but time like this requires us to do more because people have lost their jobs, they can’t go out, and worrying and anxiety is flooding many homes. It’s our CALL to reach out and be a blessing.

Posted in GIVING, Safe with Jesus, Uplifting Christ

The Poor Need You Now

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Giving help to the poor is like loaning money to the Lord. He will pay you back for your kindness.

(Proverbs 19:17, ERV)

Do you know that your kindness and support (today) can be an answer to someone’s prayer request? I can tell you that many people are praying behind closed doors, asking God to make a way for them and their kids. Some friends around you and/or your neighbors may feel shy to ask for support but you can go ahead and ask them if there is any way you could be of help. This is the time to reach out to those in need.

Go to your “storehouse” and give some of what you have.

Sometimes you can be proactive in your giving, where you don’t wait for people to beg before you act. To the receiver, it becomes miracle and the Glory goes to God.

As you become a blessing in people’s life, according to Proverbs 19:17, your giving isn’t wasted. But it’s a loan to the the Lord and He pays back. In other words, When avail yourself to become instrument through which God reaches out to the needy, He pays you back handsomely.

Friend reach out today and become blessing in people’s lives. God bless you

Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.”

(Luke 6:38, NLT)