There has been a sudden change in the perception of the church today. Seen by people as a half way house, motel and social gathering. Truth is there is a greater power and profound meaning to the church and if obtained becomes the source to establishing Gods kingdom on this earth.

Staying pure is not automatic, it takes a conscience decision everyday. The temptation of allowing yourself to fall into our previous life of carnality can be a constant battle. But purity is at root of Jesus’ resurrection, Jesus overcame sin and death now we have a hope of a new life of purity.

The moment we get saved our spirit comes to life and it’s filled with the supernatural power of God. What lies there is an incredible potential, the ability to accomplish the work of God. If you truely desire to be used by God, you can be, everyone is a potential candidate. All you have to be willing to pray is “Lord, help me to be your hands and feet.” Watch as how God can inspire and help you to accomplish His will on this earth through your life.

Something we all struggle with is being able to see the bigger picture. Many times we neglect to understand that the big picture is linked to those who have gone before us. Our ability to take council from those wise elders helps us in discovering our destiny in the kingdom of heaven.

With all the uncertainties we face in our every day life, mans search for stability becomes a priority. Yet there are still things that we will all have to face, the good news is that with Gods help there is a way of escape. What we have to do is honour Him and God will do what he does best, provide.

The biggest challenge we can all face as servants of the Lord, is being willing to serve with a right heart in obscurity. Joseph had to endure this reality, and his conduct would be the deciding factor. Favour is something difficult to obtain but when obtained can be a great asset for the kingdom of God.

There is a gripping reality that we can’t escape, that is, someone is always watching. One thing that challenged me as a father is the reality of my children being a product of who I am. The principle is you teach what you know, you disciple who you are. Who are your disciples? What do they do? How do they act?

Gods ways are not our ways that’s for sure. There are so many things that we allow to go unnoticed. Yet the same isn’t true about our God. There isn’t one cry that falls on deaf ears. Even when that cry comes from someone that doesn’t seem like a possible candidate for a miracle. Yet we serve a good God that shows no partiality and is willing and able to bring answers when we cry out to him.

Life has its challenges, these challenges if negative can cause us to recoil, become withdraw and hesitant to take risks. We see the disciples all where in a time of crisis, thinking they were going to die but Jesus was there with them. The difference was he was outside the boat. What are you willing to do to be closer to Jesus? This requires faith.

2020 is upon us and it’s another year to be able to learn and grow into all that God has for us. Our years challenge is to not leave one month where it would go to waste. This year I feel led by God to focus on four areas in our lives; 1. A life skill 2. A life lesson from Jesus 3. Memory verse 4. A word study. As we apply ourselves this year I believe God will help us grow and we will be able to achieve all that God has for us individually and as a church.