The Outcome!

So I decided to study (with the help of the Holy Spirit) a few verses in the bible from the book of Job. This was with the aim to understood God’s word within these verses and its relevance to me.

I looked up a few translations and decided to go with the message translation. This was because, the end of Job as recorded in Job 42:10-17 expressed more vividly what was declared and documented in Job 5:20-27.

The Outcome

“In famine, he’ll keep you from starving, in war, from being gutted by the sword – Job’s wealth and influence was far greater than what he had seemingly lost (Job 42:10)

You’ll be protected from vicious gossip and live fearless through any catastrophe. - The blessing of God on his life was so contrary to the previous negative experiences he had and the expectations of men for him, that this blessing of God upon his life became a shield from vicious gossip (Job 42:11)

You’ll shrug off disaster and famine, and stroll fearlessly among wild animals- I mean, that level of wealth and influence as documented in Job 42:10 can only make one calm in a contrary situation: knowing you are covered. (Job 42:12a)

You’ll be on good terms with rocks and mountains; wild animals will become your good friends - As the saying goes, success has many friends. Who wouldn’t want to be friends with Job at this time? (Job 42:10,11)

You’ll know that your place on earth is safe, you’ll look over your goods and find nothing amiss. – The level of wealth (which is beyond money) released unto him didn’t come with loss or sorrow. He experienced peace, safety and expansion (Job 42:12-15)

You’ll see your children grow up, your family lovely and lissome as orchard grass. – God did not only restore him by giving him children but he lived long enough to watch 4 generations of His offspring grow (Job 42:16,17)

You’ll arrive at your grave ripe with many good years, like sheaves of golden grain at harvest. - Job died an old man (140 years) full of days (Job 42:16,17).

 “Yes, this is the way things are—my word of honour! Take it to heart and you won’t go wrong.”- As He said it, so it was. Therefore, as He has said it May it be unto us according to His word, Amen

References: Job 5:20-27, Job 42:10-17

What’s Been Said

I had a dream

It was an interesting dream with lots of goings-on

But what stood out for me was what I understood to be the truth about this dream, after I woke up

The truth that flooded my mind and that came with such great peace

The truth that has been said! and expressed in 2 chapters of the bible

This truth, as expressed in God’s word

The word that can be trusted because it never fails

The acceptance of this truth ‘that's been said’, allows it to be a reality that stands sure

In acceptance and with thanksgiving, I share……

What's been said!

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High

will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

This I declare about the Lord:

He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;

he is my God, and I trust him.

For he will rescue you from every trap

and protect you from deadly disease.

He will cover you with his feathers.

He will shelter you with his wings.

His faithful promises are your armor and protection.

Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,

nor the arrow that flies in the day.

Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness,

nor the disaster that strikes at midday.

Though a thousand fall at your side,

though ten thousand are dying around you,

these evils will not touch you.

Just open your eyes,

and see how the wicked are punished.

If you make the Lord your refuge,

if you make the Most High your shelter,

no evil will conquer you;

no plague will come near your home.

 For he will order his angels

to protect you wherever you go.

 They will hold you up with their hands

so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.

 You will trample upon lions and cobras;

you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!

 The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me.

I will protect those who trust in my name.

 When they call on me, I will answer;

I will be with them in trouble.

I will rescue and honor them.

 I will reward them with a long life

and give them my salvation.”

I look up to the mountains—

does my help come from there?

 My help comes from the Lord,

who made heaven and earth!

 He will not let you stumble;

the one who watches over you will not slumber.

 Indeed, he who watches over Israel

never slumbers or sleeps.

 The Lord himself watches over you!

The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.

 The sun will not harm you by day,

nor the moon at night.

 The Lord keeps you from all harm

and watches over your life.

 The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go,

both now and forever.

Amen

Source: Psalms 91 and 121

And so it was!

And so it was

He spoke the world into existence and so it was

He spoke you into existence and so it was

He spoke 2017 into manifestation

He has declared His word for the year

And So Shall It be

Manifest 2017

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Reflecting on 2016

Looking back at 2016, I can confidently say that there is so much to be thankful for….and like the song says, count your blessings name them one by one, I reflect on some of the blessings of 2016.....

The love of the Father
Health
Preservation
Peace
Accommodation
An amazing Job
Sorted out Visa
The constant flow of God’s word
Courage
Favour and grace
Good relationships
The blessings of family and friends
Ideas (including ‘Inconversation’….coming soon) and divine direction
Answered prayers

I thank God for seemingly setbacks and delays that were actually opportunities to manifest himself as God who answers prayers, the God of all flesh and the one who is in charge…..

2016 was amazing and I have GOD to thank for that……

2017 can only be better because our pathways in life only gets better and better and better   - The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day (Proverbs 4:18)

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas

So it’s less than 24 hours to Christmas day (its Christmas Eve)

Lots of shopping already done, some more to go…..

The Holiday feel, whether it’s a day or two or more, is in the air

The gifts already wrapped and ready to be opened

The food menus all ticked and the cooking process in motion

Christmas this year is on a Sunday so that includes a Christmas service for some

In all of these amazing events,

It’s important to remember, the one we celebrate: the one whose birthday it is on Christmas day

Keep sharing the smiles, the messages, the songs and most of all the LOVE

That’s really what it’s all about

Do have a Merry Christmas 💗💗💗

Thanksgiving Sunday

On this Thanksgiving Sunday, I reflect on the year 2016 thus far and events that have taken place from the first to this last month in the year, as a result, my heart through my hands, express these words about a ‘Faithful God’  

 January – The Merciful One

February – The Source of Love

March – The Preserver

April – The One who Orchestrates Breakthroughs

May -  The One who gives Grace

June – The One who goes before us

July – The Orchestrator of 'One Voice'

August – The One who Favours 

September – The One who adds years to life

October – The One who makes Fruitful

November – The Giver of Continuous Favour

December – The Settler

Learning and Growing

As a child, it did seem like you never really had to worry about anything as someone else did the worrying while you enjoyed the spoils or the rewards. This was my reality, at least not until I began to move up classes at school and the plays, naps and creativity seemed to be taken over by timed activities, bells, and assignments not to mention punishments for being late or doing something wrong. 

This became my reality, school brought out the consciousness of the inevitable life process ‘growth’, which in the words of Benjamin Franklin - ‘Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning’. And as Paul rightly said ‘When I was a child, I spoke, thought, and reasoned in childlike ways as we all do. But when I became a man, I left my childish ways behind’.

Never stop learning, growing up is part of life, however make sure life’s lessons mould you in the right direction.