Family matters part 3 - Speech

James 1:19 NLT

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. 

• A persons unique way of talking (not accent, but substance in what is being spoken). 

Mark 14:70 NKJV

But he denied it again. And a little later those who stood by said to Peter again, "Surely you are one of them; for you are a Galilean, and your speech shows it."

• Family members of God’s kingdom have a distinct (positive, sure, and authoritative) way of talking.
  

Mark 11:22-24 NKJV

So Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God. [23] For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. [24] Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.

• To your problems and challenges, you cannot afford to:
• suggest, plead, beg, negotiate, and ask. 

• Study Genesis 1 and pay attention to how God spoke.
• Study the life of Jesus Christ and see how He spoke. 

Philippians 4:13 NKJV

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Until the end 

Mark 13:13 NKJV

And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved.

• Every journey, mission, and purpose requires resilience. 
• Having it not easy helps build character, strength, and faith. 

Galatians 6:9-10 NKJV

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. [10] Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

With love,

Pastor Tadala

Hello friend of Jesus,

We are searching for answers, looking for guidance, and trying to figure many things in life. 

Through it all the trust is that the word of God has everything that we will ever need in this life. 

Listen to the teaching through scripture on a message “The word of God”.

With love,

Pastor Tadala

Early In the morning 

• A morning symbolizes a new beginning, possibilities, opportunities, second chance, hope 

Psalm 30:1-5 NKJV

I will extol You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up, And have not let my foes rejoice over me. [2] O LORD my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me. [3] O LORD, You brought my soul up from the grave; You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. [4] Sing praise to the LORD, you saints of His, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. [5] For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.

Genesis 22:3 CEV

So Abraham got up early the next morning and chopped wood for the fire. He put a saddle on his donkey and left with Isaac and two servants for the place where God had told him to go.

• Every new beginning and opportunity in life requires swiftness to react. 

Deuteronomy 30:19 AMP

I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse; therefore, you shall choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants,

• This was no coincidence, but instead pre-meditated by God the Father. 
• To use the worst to bring out salvation for His creation, while demonstrating His love and value for men. 

Matthew 27:15-26 NKJV

Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to releasing to the multitude one prisoner whom they wished. [16] And at that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. [17] Therefore, when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?" [18] For he knew that they had handed Him over because of envy. [19] While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that just Man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of Him." [20] But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. [21] The governor answered and said to them, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" They said, "Barabbas!" [22] Pilate said to them, "What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" They all said to him, "Let Him be crucified!" [23] Then the governor said, "Why, what evil has He done?" But they cried out all the more, saying, "Let Him be crucified!" [24] When Pilate saw that he could not prevail at all, but rather that a tumult was rising, he took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, "I am innocent of the blood of this just Person. You see to it." [25] And all the people answered and said, "His blood be on us and on our children." [26] Then he released Barabbas to them; and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified.

• Barabbas was a Jewish rebel, murderer, and bandit (thief, robber, gang member).
• Notorious - famous or well-known for something bad, negative, or harmful. It describes people, places, or things that have a bad reputation. 

• Christ took the place of a notorious prisoner, to redeem mankind. 

• What happened to Barabbas explains why salvation is not found through works, but instead through the grace of God. 

Your value is not affected by;

• Past, baggage, behavior/actions, imperfections, struggles/weaknesses, failures, disappointments, negativities, etc…

Jeremiah 29:10-11 NKJV

For thus says the LORD: After seventy years are completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you, and cause you to return to this place. [11] For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

• The scripture shows us that in God’s view there is no evil, malice, harm, or intention to harm His children. 

God the Designer

Jeremiah 18:1-6 NKJV

The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying: [2] "Arise and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause you to hear My words." [3] Then I went down to the potter's house, and there he was, making something at the wheel. [4] And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter; so he made it again into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to make. [5] Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying: [6] "O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter?" says the LORD. "Look, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel!

* We celebrate artists, creators, engineers, designers, thinkers, etc…

* Humans simply study and try to understand how things in life work.

* Yet behind it all, God intentionally designed it all.

With love,

Pastor Tadala

 Everyone has a role

1 John 5:14-15 NKJV

Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. [15] And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.

Prayer : Dear God, I declare today that my confidence in you is restored in the name of Jesus Christ. 

Matthew 27:57-61 NKJV

Now when evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. [58] This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him. [59] When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, [60] and laid it in his new tomb which he had hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a large stone against the door of the tomb, and departed. [61] And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb.

• We sometimes fight against each other because our expectations are misplaced. 
• Understand that there is enough room for others to also play their part in the things of God. 
  

John 12:1-8 NKJV

Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. [2] There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. [3] Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil. [4] But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, who would betray Him, said, [5] "Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?" [6] This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it. [7] But Jesus said, "Let her alone; she has kept this for the day of My burial. [8] For the poor you have with you always, but Me you do not have always."

• Even Moses understood the essence of help

Exodus 17:8-13 NKJV

Now Amalek came and fought with Israel in Rephidim. [9] And Moses said to Joshua, "Choose us some men and go out, fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand." [10] So Joshua did as Moses said to him, and fought with Amalek. And Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. [11] And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. [12] But Moses' hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. [13] So Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

• Pride (arrogant sense of superiority)can hinder development, learning, growth, breakthrough, success, and achievements. 
• Be humble and willing to listen, learn, receive corrections, ask for help, and be content with little as you begin.

With love,

Pastor Tadala

Justifications and excuses

• A justification claims an action was right or necessary, while an excuse admits an action was wrong but denies full blame

• Always trying to make a point.
• Not taking accountability 
• Not keeping your word
• Down playing bad behavior/manners/attitude/language/sin/etc

Genesis 3:8-13 NKJV

And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. [9] Then the LORD God called to Adam and said to him, "Where are you?" [10] So he said, "I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself." [11] And He said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?" [12] Then the man said, "The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate." [13] And the LORD God said to the woman, "What is this you have done?" The woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate."

Genesis 4:8-9 NKJV

Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him. [9] Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?"

With love,

Pastor Tadala

Sunday 18 July 2026 - Family maters Part 2 - Intruders

* Intruder

* Someone who enters a building, area, or private space without permission or authorization.

* The word typically implies that the presence is unwelcome, often carrying a connotation of danger, a threat to privacy, or criminal intent (like theft)

Matthew 22:1-14 NKJV

And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: [2] "The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, [3] and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding; and they were not willing to come. [4] Again, he sent out other servants, saying, 'Tell those who are invited, "See, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fatted cattle are killed, and all things are ready. Come to the wedding."' [5] But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his business. [6] And the rest seized his servants, treated them spitefully, and killed them. [7] But when the king heard about it, he was furious. And he sent out his armies, destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. [8] Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy. [9] Therefore go into the highways, and as many as you find, invite to the wedding.' [10] So those servants went out into the highways and gathered together all whom they found, both bad and good. And the wedding hall was filled with guests. [11] "But when the king came in to see the guests, he saw a man there who did not have on a wedding garment. [12] So he said to him, 'Friend, how did you come in here without a wedding garment?' And he was speechless. [13] Then the king said to the servants, 'Bind him hand and foot, take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' [14] "For many are called, but few are chosen."

* The enemy has and continues to plant intruders all around us. It feels like there are booby traps or land mines everywhere we step.

* A booby trap is a concealed or disguised device designed to kill, injure, or surprise a person or animal

- Sickness, Bitterness (unforgiving), Anger (short tempered), Jealousy, Envy (competition), Hate, Poverty, Low self esteem, Doubt, failure, anxiety, worry, intimidation, paranoia, instability, unsettled, untrustworthy, uncommitted, unreliable, no respect, lazy, liars, lust, one with sin (accepting of it), etc… Hebrews 4:12

Matthew 13:24-26 NKJV

Another parable He put forth to them, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; [25] but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. [26] But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared.

* As we go out, spread the word about the door keeper, Jesus Christ

John 10:1-3 NKJV

"Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. [2] But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. [3] To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.

With love,

Tadala

1. Sunday 12 July 2026 - Power of silence 

• It is in the silence where you realise the value of people, self, and what you have. 

Psalm 37:7 NLT

Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.

• Sometimes just take a moment to be quiet and watch God do and say what He wills

Psalm 46:10 TLB

"Stand silent! Know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation in the world!"

With love,

Pastor Tadala