Be Still

Greetings my Beloved.

Oh! Yes! It’s getting colder every day. Many people can’t stand the cold. I suggest you dress warmly all the time and ensure that you eat and drink appropriately. Do not allow slackness to overtake you. I have observed that attendance at the gymnasium has begun to drop steadily. This is a sign of giving in to the cold. This isn't good for any individual.

In our spiritual activity we need to be alert. Many people fail to pray adequately preferring to lie in a little longer. Others absent themselves from the house of God as well. Beloved WINTER IS ALSO A SPIRITUAL THING. We must guard against anything that diminishes the potency and fervor of our Life In Christ. When winter grips the soul the consequences will be far worse than the effects of the natural winter. I urge you keep your fervency. Continue with your prayer; your devotions; your church attendance and all other spiritual assignments. Take all these things one notch higher so that you can benefit whilst others have thrown in the towel. The Lord will honor you for the sacrifices you make.

Weariness may set in but with enough commitment you can make things happen. The warmth of the Holy Spirit and the fire of His word will keep you blazing once again.

I urge you to join us for the Family Day –19 May 2013. The organizers have promised us a truly fun filled day. 

Also urge the youth both friends and family to attend on Friday 17 May. We have an eye opening presentation regarding the EVILS BEHIND THE HIP HOP CULTURE.Ps. Sidlow, Chelda and the team are working with great urgency to create a good evening. I know it will certainly be a blessed one.

Reminder Sunday 12 May is MOTHER’S DAY. Spoil your mums.

I have chosen a beautiful text and have captioned this mini message:-

WASTING VALUABLE ENERGYPsalm 46:10 (NKJV)

Be still, and know that I am God;

I will be exalted among the nations,

I will be exalted in the earth!

This psalm begins with tumult all around, Then we are reminded that God is with us. Now the command is Be Still. This is a Hebrew word rapah. It bears the following connotations. Abstain from motion, quiet, subdued, calm muted tranquil.It has the idea of the act of ceasing from something; of leaving someone alone; of letting go; of abandoning or forsaking something.

This text has an important lesson for all of us. We must understand that biblical culture calls out to us to BE STILL.

This is a generation of people who do not understand the call. We are an argumentative, loud, boisterous “I must prove my point” generation. It is unfortunate that born again, spirit filled people(often tongue talking) will pursue an unimportant matter with fervor. In the process they lose their peace and contentment to God. They are like the little rag tag puppies that bark at everything, tear up everything, chase the motor cars and even run around trying to catch their own tails. From the outside looking in we have a very good laugh.
When you do not know How To Be Still, VALUABLE ENERGY IS LOST. You expend your energy on Battles that you should not be fighting. Useless wars and arguments leave you exhausted. Further the pressure upon you causes anger to release toxins into your blood stream and you automatically become miserable.

I urge you today LET GO, CEASE and LEAVE Certain things. Many people will argue with me and say I HAVE A RIGHT. Yes! you do.
Your right is the right in Christ. The bible says when He was persecuted He opened not his mouth. He was called a liar, cheat and an impostor. They said He was demon possessed. Christ did not defend Himself. He just went on and did what He did best. He continued to love the people. Phenomenal isn't it?

Here you are in a little corner of the world fretting and fuming about the injuries you have suffered or how your dignity has been impaired. They will soon pass. Be Still. You might say  I've been called names. I ask So What?God knows who you are. God is aware of your righteous acts. God knows your heart. He will bless you because of who you are before Him not because of man’s accolades. So my beloved Be Still. Let the enemy rant and rave. Let the rage go on. You are like a bubbling stream, calm and continually flowing without interruption.

WHY SHOULD I BE STILL? Is the question many will ask. Only when you are still God says I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.”God responds to stillness by exalting Himself in the midst of your enemies. This exaltation means HE WILL REVEAL HIS MIGHT AND POWER. This will only happen when we learn to BE STILL.

This is not an easy road. You have the pressure of kids, family, marital woes, shortage, lack and people who care less about your feelings. Trust me I've been there too. I've learnt to BE STILL.

Mothers I wish you a Blessed Mother’s Day. Family of God I wish you many blessings  

LOVE

DAD