Living a complaint-free life. 

I am sure that this podcast title arousing the thought, “ Is it even possible to live a complaint-free life amidst all that is going wrong around us?” The simple answer is YES. Complaining is defined as an expression of unhappiness, dissatisfaction or discontent. Our world is soaked with complainers and grumbles. People complain just about anything, from weather to food, weight, to traffic, people etc. Habitual “complainers” are toxic. Some may say, “Oh, come on. Can’t Christians express their opinions? Yes, you can but make sure that your opinions don’t override God’s mandate - His Word. Complaining displeases the Lord. “Now when the people complained, it DISPLEASED the Lord, …” Numbers 11:1. I share on how Joseph dealt with the spirit of complaining. As you listen, I will share some biblical secrets to maintain a complaint-free life. Complaints has consequences! It is time to switch off the “complaint” button. It is time to become purposeful, deliberate, and determined to conquer complaining on a daily basis. You counteract complaining by being content in all circumstances. Two commodities are considered “great gain” in the scriptures… “godliness with contentment”. 

Desperate need for DIFFERENCE-MAKERS! 

In this podcast, I lay a foundational statement that the first key to making a difference in the world, is to walk closely with the Lord. You have been put on the earth to make a contribution and are not merely here to consume resources, to eat, breathe and take up space. We are not just “ordinary” but are uniquely positioned by God to make a difference. We did not just get saved to go to heaven but to make a difference in the earth. I share of how Daniel unraveled the dreams of King Nebuchadnezzar and how difference-makers react in times of crisis. Daniel urged his three friends to cry out to God for mercy and God revealed the mystery to Daniel. When we choose to showcase the Lord, he showcases us. Daniel was promoted prior to the king falling prostrate before him and honoring he one true God. The Bible is filled with multiple difference-makers who were risk-takers. God can and will use you to make a difference in the earth, if you allow Him to. Be blessed ❤️

Releasing the power of prophecy. 

In this podcast sermon I define what prophecy means in the 21st century and why is it needful in the life of every believer. I do not venture into the “office” of the Prophet where he predicts judgement and warnings of impending danger. I do cover the following aspects :- should every believer prophecy?; prophecy encourages those who are going through tough times; prophecy edifies who feel feeble and weak; we can prophecy over ourselves and how a prophetic shout can flatten solid walls. I also share on how Ezekiel was commanded of the Lord to prophecy over dry dead bones as well as the four winds and how life came into them. Your words make your world! Be blessed. ❤️

Lord help us… we are losing our kids! 

In the part 4 from the lessons learnt from King Hezekiah, I share on how God instantaneously answered the prayer of a dying king and granted him 15 more years to live. When God gives you added years, make sure that you make those years count. Pride sets in and Hezekiah exposes himself to the enemy (Babylon). Isaiah steps onto the scene and makes a frightening and heart-wrenching prophecy to Hezekiah… “YOUR DESCENDANTS WILL BE TAKEN AWAY AND BECOME EUNUCHS in the palace of the king of Babylon”. Hezekiah’s response to this prophecy is alarming in that he selfishly accepts the prophecy, as long as he will be safe in his lifetime. How sad! Even more sad when this is the attitude of many leaders today, when they say, “ Who cares about the next generation as long as it is good with me”. We are not only called to finish our own race but to ensure that we influence the “finish” of the next generation. WE ( the church are in trouble) we are losing ground… we are losing our young people.  We have got to become intentional and think generationally in order for us to save the next generation. Lord help us! ❤️

Worship of anything else but Jesus, is IDOLATRY. 

In this podcast sermon (Part 3 on lessons learnt from King Hezekiah) The 1st and 2nd commandments are clear, “ You shall have no other god before me. You shall not make idols”. Jesus emphasised that he did not come to abolish the law but to fulfil it (Matthew 5:17-20). If we are worshipping ANYTHING else than the Lord, it is called idolatry. Idolatry is an extreme admiration, love, or reverence from something or someone. In Numbers 21:4-9 the Lord asked Moses to make a bronze serpent and place it on a pole and all those who were bitten and looked at the serpent were healed. The bronze serpent became a symbol of protection and good fortune. The bronze serpent was with the Israelites for 700 years. It was with them from the time of Moses, to Joshua, to David to Solomon and until the time of King Hezekiah. Even when the Israelites came into the promised land they began to worship the bronze serpent. We must never worship the tools and the people God chooses to use. Hezekiah broke  in pieces the brazen serpent that Moses made because the Israelites burned incense to it and he called it Nehushtan. It is so easy to get intoxicated with trinkets, trophies, titles, treasures, talents, buildings, money, fame and fortune, power, materialism etc that we substitute our worship of things instead of Him. Jesus put the spotlight on the matter when he stressed that the son of man must be lifted up and everyone who looks at the SON and not the SERPENT will be SAVED. ❤️

When the voice of the enemy drives you crazy! 

In this podcast, I continue as a part 2, on the life lessons from King Hezekiah. As a recap we note that Hezekiah did not follow in the ways of his father Ahaz and did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. God blessed him in every way possible and their was wealth in abundance. Their worship went for 7 days and was extended for another 7 days. WARNING ⚠️ When thing are flowing in abundance and God is doing great things, brace yourself for the unleashing of demonic forces and principalities. Sennacherib, king of Assyria rises up against Hezekiah. Hezekiah speaks the word of faith in the midst of the attack, yet the enemy does whatever he can to refute Hezekiah’s word and goes as far as ridiculing God and Hezekiah. He brings in confusion and even puts it in writing to Hezekiah and threatens to wipe him out. I love what Hezekiah does. He takes those letters to the temple of the Lord and lays those letters and ridiculous words before the Lord and the Lord hears him and acts. That night 185 000 Assyrians died without Hezekiah doing anything. Sennacherib was also murdered and God silenced the voice of the enemy that tried to drive Hezekiah crazy. Our hope and sanity is in Christ alone! ❤️

You don’t have to turn out as bad as your dad.

In this podcast I share on life lessons from Hezekiah. Hezekiah’s father ( AHAZ) was a wicked king who worshipped the Baals and also offered his children to the fire. He took the things of the temple and presented to the king of Assyria, cut the furnishings from the temple in pieces and shut the doors of the Lord’s temple. When he died he was not buried in the tombs of the kings of Israel. Hezekiah grew up with no role model whatsoever, yet Hezekiah did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. In the 1st month of the 1st year, he opened the doors of the temple and repaired them. He removed all the “defilements” from the temple and corrected the wrongs of his father. It took 16 days for the priests to clean up the temple. Hezekiah restored the place, priest and principles of God. Only after this was done, could the people freely worship the true God. Hezekiah, did you what was right in the eyes of the Lord. There is hope for the next generation.  Be blessed ❤️

Open my eyes Lord 

In this podcast I share on the pressing reality that is affecting us at this crucial juncture…. SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS! Sometimes, knowing all the FACTS can FRACTURE ones FOCUS. The disciples had seen first had that Jesus was dead. They felt his cold body as they wrapped him and laid him in the tomb… when Jesus appears to them, “ then he opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures”. Luke 24:45. It is possible for our spiritual sight to grow dim and for spiritual blindness to set in, like Eli. The Laodicean church thought they were in good shape but Jesus rebuke them as being “blind” leave alone other wretched remarks. It is time to stir up passion, arouse emotion and feed on the word. WE BECOME WHATEVER WE LOOK AT. Oh that we will be illuminated and enlightened… Lord help us! Stay blessed 

Time to cry out! 

In this podcast, I bring across to all listeners the seriousness of the hour. Our world has become more vocal as to what they disagree with and will stop at nothing to express themselves publicly. Scripture instructs us to cry out to the Lord in times of trouble. Blind Bartimaeus cried out in his time of crisis. Even though the crowd tried to censor and silence him, he cried out even more. We see that desperate outcry’s to the Lord, get His attention and when the Lord calls us, we need to be specific and direct as to what we expect the Lord to do.  That’s exactly what Bartimaeus did… he said, “Master, let me receive my sight”. Elijah cried out and God revived a dead child. Johoshaphat cried out and God delivered him from death. The disciples cried out to Jesus in a storm and Jesus calmed the sea… it is time to cry out to the Lord! Be blessed. ❤️

When the brook runs dry!

In this podcast, I share from the 1 Kings 17:1-8. Elijah stands before King Ahab and prophetically declares that there will be no rain according to “his word”. Elijah had to HIDE himself at Cherith. The “hiding place” is a place when one comes to a standstill from active ministry. This time of hiding is not a waste of time but it is preparation time for greater things ahead. Cherith, is a place of cutting and piercing. God will take you to Cherith before he ever takes you to Carmel. God sustains Elijah and provides water and food for him. Yet after a while the brook dried up. God’s word was seasonal and not permanent. We need a fresh word from the Lord continuously. We have to know that sometimes a word from the Lord may have an expiration date to it. The God who led Elijah TO Cherith is the same God who let him OUT of Cherith. “The Lord is my shepherd” and he is my shepherd even at Cherith. God does not normally lay out the long-term scenario. When Elijah spoke to Ahab, he had no idea what the next step would be. God made the next step clear as Elijah was faithful in what God had already given him to do. As you take a step of obedience, then God will show you what to do next. Be blessed ❤️