As Christians, we should understand that Culture is not a norm, it is a design. What you see people accept as general or popular is a product of someone’s mind and design.
However, it’s important to step back and be introspective. Test all things - I Thessalonians 5:21.
A FEW THINGS TO NOTE:
📍 Culture is formed when a group follows an influential person or influential people. Subconsciously, people are telling you how to think, act, and behave.
📍 It’s true that in a multitude of counsel, there’s safety. But in seeking wisdom, we must learn to stop and access - Is it true? Why must I act this way? Why must my life go in that direction? Stop and test.
📍 Culture will try to conform you but do not be conformed - Romans 12:2. If you’re a conformist, you cannot fulfill the will of God for your life. Standing for God will sometimes require that you turn your back on culture.
📍 God raised leaders to think in their own rights. We’re not dummies. We look objectively, we test all things. We are not conformists, we are transformers.
📍 When you beg to differ, you’ll be seen as a rebel. To be counter-cultural, you must be okay with being seen as the odd one out.
📍 Culture may be defining your limits so, be very careful what culture has signaled to you that you cannot do.

📍 God is looking for believers who truly walk the talk. It’s not enough to claim Christianity; God desires transformation—a life that aligns with His Word in action and truth.
📍 As believers, we have a shared culture. When God saved us, He called us out of the world and into a new life of purpose. Our shared values stem from this radical transformation and we are now LIGHT in a dark world.
📍 As such, we cannot afford to conform or blend in with the ways of the world.
📍 The enemy’s trick is subtle but dangerous: even though God has taken us out of Egypt (the world), the devil wants to keep Egypt in us. He offers compromises to keep us tied to our old desires, even while we engage in church activities.
📍 Just as Moses refused Pharaoh’s compromises, we must also reject anything that falls short of God’s call to full transformation.
📍 Our lives must be a testament of difference. The world should have no charge of wrongdoing against us (1 Peter 2:12, Colossians 4:5).
📍 From our words to our actions, how we do business, and how we pursue peace, our lives must reflect the Kingdom we belong to (Philippians 2:14-15).

And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.””
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭20‬:‭27‬-‭28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

2025 is a year where we set and show a legacy of love for God and His people, a year where we imbibe the humility of Christ and understand that greatness in the Kingdom lies in service.

Make these declarations as we prepare for 2025 - our year of LEGACY!

#Legacy #LovingGod #LovingPeople #CCIGlobal

Listen to the timeless sermon that kicked off the Reboot Camp 2024, tagged "METAMORPHOSIS"

Discover how salvation isn’t earned through works but given freely through the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Reflect on the story of Abraham and Isaac, a powerful foreshadowing of God's love and provision through Christ. This episode unpacks key lessons: the necessity of a sacrifice, the futility of relying on good works, and the gift of salvation through faith alone. Tune in and embrace the timeless message of redemption and grace.

In this session, Apostle Emmanuel Iren shares key steps to experience spiritual metamorphosis:

Be Courageous – Courage is essential for a life of prayer to manifest its power. Learn to overcome fear and develop boldness (Deuteronomy 20:1).

Hard Work – Stand out by committing to diligence and excellence in all you do.

Sacrifice – True spiritual growth requires sacrifice. Faith isn’t by works, but it’s never without action. Be a blessing to others as God blesses you.

This session equips you to align your faith with practical steps, enabling you to embrace transformation and live courageously.

In this session, Apostle Emmanuel Iren shares four powerful ways to activate your prophetic imagination:

With the Word – Meditate on God’s Word by imagining it, allowing Him to expand your opportunities.

By Prophecy (Prophetic Transportation) – Experience the promises of God as He sends you to glimpse your "promised land."

Prophetic Examples – Learn from others’ stories as God uses them to awaken your prophetic potential.

Prayer – Open your spirit to God’s work, gain clarity, and receive prophetic direction through prayer.

With insights from Acts 9:11-12, this session will inspire and equip you to align with God’s vision for your life.

Podcast Description:

In this session, Apostle Emmanuel Iren delves into the power of imagination and how aligning your thoughts with God’s Word can transform your life. Discover two key indicators of God’s presence: the joy that fills your heart and an awareness of your need for His grace. Learn the importance of mortifying the flesh daily, reckoning yourself dead to sin, and building a consistent habit of righteousness. With insights from Colossians 3:1-3, Romans 6, and Ephesians 2, this session will equip you to embrace the life God has prepared for you.