Rejoice  | Remove |  Remember  

Ecclesiastes 11:7- 10 

1. Rejoice  

Breath and embrace the journey. Life is full of ups and downs. When you're in a “down” change your lens of perspective and see it as an opportunity to learn, and rejoice.  Because no matter what you're going through, if it rattles you that much, chances are it will not happen again. So Breath in…. Breath out. Take a picture and move on. 

2. Remove 

in Verse 10 it says: 

10 So then, banish anxiety from your heart 

 and cast off the troubles of your body 

Remove the regret, the sorrow and all the things that keep you in the cave of bitterness, anger and depression. Remember the saying “ This too shall pass”.  Whatever your age is, your only this age once. Live it to the fullest and remove from your life everything and everyone that is on a mission to bring you down. Remember that tomorrow is  not guaranteed to anyone, so make today count. 

3. Remember 

In Ecclesiastes 12 it says, Remember your creator.  

It good to have fun, live carefree and not have a worry in the world. But just like every good thing, you need to remember that there is a consequence for every decision you make. Good or bad you will reap the consequences of what you do.  You might committed a major crime, and after some time have repented, God forgave you and you are doing better, but that repentance, grace and forgiveness does not erase the legal consequence to your actions. In the same manner when you choose to do what is right before God, you will reap the blessing and abundance of your actions. 

 In Deuteronomy 30 verse 15 and 16 it say that God gives us the option and its up to us to choose and when we choose the God way, we will be blesses and blessed in abundance. 

A Fathers Love 

Romans 8:28-31  

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. 

We are Called. 

In these verses it shows us that God does not only do one thing, His blessings and abundance is piled on one after the other. And if illustrates how God is a God of order. You are called and when you answer the call you are justified, and because you have answered the call and have been justified, THEN he lifts you up. C’mon – God is a Good Good God!!!! 

1. We strive to fulfill the emptiness that we feel with “things” (i.e.: material things, Drugs, People).  But the emptiness that we fill cannot be filled with THINGS it can only be filled with the Love of God. A love that He has already given to us, but it is up to us to accept it. 

2. Our Spirit knows our Fathers voice and He knows ours.  

This is why we are always striving to fill ourselves up, or to learn more about religion or other practices but we are never truly at peace and filled until we answer the call of the one who created us, God- Jesus- Holy Spirit. 

What’s the Name you call your Father? 

In this message we learn some of the names that are used in the Bible to describe some of the attributes of God.  What important to understand is that this is by no means a complete list and the other takeaway from this message is to know that 1 name is more complex and profound than we sometime give it credit for. I’m going to list them here and you will receive all the awesome insight as you listen to the Podcast. 

     Name           Meaning 

El Shaddai       Lord GOD Almighty 

Yahweh Lord Jehovah  - The name Yahweh can be found over 6,500 times in the old testament. 

Jehovah NissiThe Lord is my Banner 

Jehovah RaphaThe Lord who heals 

Jehovah JirehThe Lord will Provide 

Who’s Your Daddy? ( Part 1) 

Yes, He is all that and More 

For every battles, stumbling blocks and challenges that we face, God is there to see us through it. 

God is Holy, Faithful and Good and loves us through everything.  

Let’s take a look at some of the Gods Traits 

God Is Holy 

So I said: “Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.”Isaiah 6:5 

God Is Faithful 

The Bible ends with the ringing declaration: “These words are faithful and true” (Revelation 22:6). 

He who promised is faithful.Hebrews 10:23 

God Is Good 

God’s goodness is a demonstration of his His generosity. God’s quality of goodness means so much more than only His generosity, it also includes His infinitely generosity toward us. God longs to bring abundant blessings to all of His creation. 

I will meditate on the glorious splendour of Your majesty, and on Your wondrous works. Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts, and I will declare Your greatness. They shall utter the memory of Your great goodness, and shall sing of Your righteousness. The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works.Psalm 145:5-9 

God Is Loving 

God loves us just the way we are.  He never asks us to make changes in ourselves before we come to Him. He loves us as we are. Through Jesus Christ we are made new and His forgiveness is given to us by grace, and by grace we are transformed. From the first moment that we confess Jesus as our Lord and Saviour, throughout our walk with Him until our last breath and in eternity God loves us as we are because we are his creation and He loves every masterpiece that He has created.  

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.Romans 5:8 

Hide or Ride 

 1 Samuel 30:1-8 

David and his men reached Ziklag on the third day. Now the Amalekites had raided the Negev and Ziklag. They had attacked Ziklag and burned it, 2 and had taken captive the women and everyone else in it, both young and old. They killed none of them, but carried them off as they went on their way. 

3 When David and his men reached Ziklag, they found it destroyed by fire and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. 4 So David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep. 5 David’s two wives had been captured—Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel. 6 David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God. 

7 Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelek, “Bring me the ephod.” Abiathar brought it to him, 8 and David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?” 

“Pursue them,” he answered. “You will certainly overtake them and succeed in the rescue.” 

Who are you surrounding ourselves with?  

It’s important to know who is around you so that regardless of if you fly or fail you will not have to worry about your inner circle. The stronger the foundation the greater the victories. 

Even in our distress, we need to ask God like David did “David inquired of the Lord”. And when we get the answer dare to trust that what God said, God will do. 

Your gifts, your talents, your anointing is specifically yours. Don’t let the pressure of the people around you determine the direction you take. If God tells you to go forward, then go forward and walk into the Victory that He has already set aside for you. 

Your Body , Whose Temple? 

God created us to be whole. 

“Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 

Sin is what brought us sickness in all areas of our lives – Physical, and Spiritual 

For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:22 

In Christ we are made whole again 

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 

We are always given a choice – When we choose life, a healthy life, we are better prepared to do what He has called us to do. 

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 

Mothers Day Message 

Women we can Learn from 

This message is about the courage, faith and wisdom.  We are talking about women who broke precedence and others women who stood firm when everything and everyone around them crumble to the ground. All of these women, like so many of us today, have more than one story, but in this message I want to focus on key lessons that we can learn from each one. 

Martha –  Faith 

Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask. (John 11:21-22 NIV). 

We learn the importance of trusting God regardless of what the circumstance look like. 

Ester – Influence 

“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14). 

In Esters story we see how the courage to do what is right can change the trajectory of a nation and the course of history. 

Abigail – Strong/courageous  

Wisdom and beauty both found a home in Abigail, whose story is found in 1 Samuel. Described as, “… an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband was surly and mean in his dealings” (1 Samuel 25:3), 

Abigail is an example of how we need to act even when we are being treated unfairly. 

Deborah – Powerful and Humble 

A prophetess and honored judge, Deborah is one of the most awe-inspiring women of the Bible. A great role model for all those called to lead, Deborah, “held court under the Palm of Deborah…and the Israelite's went up to her to have their disputes decided.” (Judges 4:5). 

Deborah was a confident leader who trusted God words. And when she walked in out the call that He had placed on her she would always give him all the credit for the victory rather than pointing out her own strengths.  

Its Already Mine 

Joshua 14:6-12 

In Joshua 14:6 then we see Caleb coming before Joshua with a request. His request recorded in vs. 12 is simple, “give me this mountain.” 

What contributed to Caleb’s success? 

I. He possessed a “different spirit.” (Num. 14:24) 

New Testament reflection of Numbers 14:24 

2 Tim. 1:7 “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 

2. Caleb followed God Completely (Num. 14:24; Deut 1:36)) 

Joshua 14:8 – Caleb’s confession of faith. 

3. Caleb was confident of his own strength. (Josh. 14:10-11) 

Caleb knew that he would have use his God given strength and go out and  

fight for his inheritance 

4. Caleb was patiently persistent. 

He waited 45 years. He never gave up hope and never gave into despair. 

With his faith in God he was able to conquer the land and take what God had promised him so many years ago. 

ENOUGH! 

It’s time to say Enough….. 

You are in a fight whether you like it or not… you are fighting against 

The devil  

The world  

Yourself 

The greatest struggle is within you because of our tendency towards self-sabotage 

 To win the battle within…. 

Starts by declaring war 

Nothing great has ever been done with half of someone’s heart 

What are you focusing on, what is occupying your thoughts 

You are what you think 

Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV) For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. 

You can change the way you feel by changing the way you think 

How you fight your inner war determines how you fight your external battles. 

Negative thoughts cant lead to a positive life 

Colossians 3:1–2 

1. If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 
2. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 

Romans 12:2 

1. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God 

Matthew 22:37. ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind 

Positive thinking is not a replacement for God, it is a response to Him 

Selective attention: 

The more you think about and talk about a specific thing, the the more you’re going to see those things in your life. 

Philippians 4:8 The Passion Translation (TPT) 

8 So keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always 

It’s impossible to worship and worry at the same time 

Be grateful 

 Pray  

Encourage  

You can’t be accidentally negative while you are being intentionally positive 

When Jesus spoke the very first words and prayed, "Father, forgive them for they don't even know what they are doing."  

Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." John 19:28A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips. John 19:29 

Telelestai: "It is finished", Greek word, tetelestai (te-tel-les'-ty). this word means: To end, to complete, to execute, or to discharge a debt. 

The bad news is, even though He finished, you haven't. None of us have.. “I know your deeds; you have a reputation for being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God.” Rev 3:1-2 

• We have unfinished business. 
• What is your Unfinished business?  
• We are going to make a commitment. 
• Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means. 2 Corinthians 8:11 

"Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me..." Luke 22:42"...yet not my will, but yours be done." Luke 22:42 

• We are going to take the next step.  
• “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 

He finished strong.  

”....being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task...."Acts 20:24