June 2021 Week 3
Thursday
How are you oriented
Based on our various in interactions, experiences and impulses we all quest for something. Every day we wake up we are working towards something for the person just looking for a meal to the person looking for a signature on a multi-million dollar deal our days are characterised by us moving towards something.
Colossians 3 v 1-2: If then you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, thus sharing His resurrection from the dead], aim at and seek the [rich, eternal treasures] that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
2 And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth.
As Children of the Most God we are reminded by the above scripture were our priorities ought to lay. Every day we find reason to redirect our focus to things of this earth. Today’s message is to remind you to trust in the Lord seek the treasure above not the ones on this earth. To give an example seeking to Love God and thy neighbour seeking a treasure that is not of this earth. So as you go through the day reflect one what you want the most and determine if it indeed is a treasure of this world or not.
Thought of the Day: What is your quest?
Wednesday
Be Strong
Strength is a relative term, we are all strong enough to deal with some events. Physical and mental strength are things you can prepare for and you can usually see coming. Exercise and mentally challenging your self could help develop physical and mental strength. Life sometimes gets hard because we encounter difficult situations that require a lot of spiritual and emotional strength. We don’t see these situations coming and it is not always apparent that what we are going through is a test.
Joshua 1 v 9: 9 Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go
The strength referred to in the scripture above is what I am dubbing spiritual strength. It is the ability to withstand the pressure we are subjected to in life without wavering from our faith. Sometimes you can get a trusted friend or family member steer you wrong, a believer even. We see a biblical example of this from the book of Matthew 16 v 22-24 were Jesus Christ says get behind me satan to Peter. I am sure Peter meant well and so do our trusted friends who give us advice. Life’s challenge normally have an element of surprise. Unlike taking a test at school you don’t really know when the test is coming and no one announce the beginning of it or the end of it.
Thought of the Day: What is God saying or what did God say about the difficult situation I am facing?
Tuesday June 15
Careful who you listen to
One of the most critical aspects about being a leader is knowing which advise to follow. In bible we hear stories about Kings seeking wisdom from prophets before going to war. Presidents and leaders of nations have advisors who help them to make day to day decisions. CEO of corporations are no different, by consulting with experts they try to maximise profits for the company. At an individual level it is my opinion that every man informally has their own advisor/s. It could be a friend, relative, colleague, role model or anyone whose opinion you give more weighting.
Psalm 1 v 1-2: Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example], Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of scoffers (ridiculers). But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And on His law [His precepts and teachings] he [habitually] meditates day and night.
I like to think we are to some extent the masters/kings of our own destiny. It is imperative therefore that we carefully chose the people we surround ourselves with and the people we listen to. Our number one advisor should be the Word of God and day and night we should be meditating on it.
Thought of the Day: Bad company corrupts good morals.
God’s love is Unconditional
Love is a scarce basic human need. Like anything else that is scarce we sometimes get out of our way just to find love. Even after we find this love it can be lost if certain expectations are not meet. Customarily giving someone a gift is one of the ways to show affection.
John 3 v 16: “For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life.
As you go through your day, know God loves you and you don’t have to get out of your way you have his love already. His love is pure and unconditional even while we were still sinners he loved us. He loves you not because you are smart, beautiful/handsome. He loves you not because of anything you have done, His name is love and so He loves you. It is called grace because you did not earn it, it was just given to you. To show his affection he has given us a gift that keeps on giving in the Name of Jesus we have life.
Thought of the Day: Celebrate today for you have God’s unconditional love and hold on to that life giving gift that is Jesus Christ.