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Are you the light?

Matthew 5:14-16,Jesus in His teachings referred believers as being the light of the world.The world is full of darkness and so desperately it needs light coming  into this space.

Nobody wants to identify with darkness as it is associated with evil things and it’s during darkness that people commit things for they believe nobody would be able to see them.

However,Jesus introduces us to the opposite of darkness and that’s the light.During darkness,things are hidden and all sorts of evil is committed. The presence of light into a dark place,reveals all those things that are hidden and exposes them.

So Jesus called us as the light into a dark place(world).The reason why people put up light is to enable others see what is present without any fear of the unknown. Another great purpose of the light,is that once men see your light,and your good works,they will glorify God who resides in you.

Remember that all things must be centered on glorifying God and not man.God has already that He can’t share His glory with man for He is God.

So every morning when you wake up,the key question to ask yourself must always be

How do I become the light to the darkness around me?

How best can I express my light  and not hide it?

How can I continue to show my light through my good works?

Lastly, how do I make sure that my light remains and brings glory to God?

Walk and work while it’s daylight for days are coming and already are hear when people love darkness and can’t stand the light.So make sure that your light is seen well and not hidden for God wants to glorify Himself through and in you.

Lastly, make it your #1 priority on how you can serve others and glorify God while doing your part in bringing people back to God.

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Lessons from the Pandemic !

The year 2020 started well as any other year with great plans, but by mid March things that nobody,no government,no organization ever thought of unfolded with the Corona virus taking center stage globally. It looked like a small thing and most likely many gave it a pass that it was a passing cloud only to realize that life was going to take a completely different dimension. Many lives were lost and still going on, many jobs were lost, many businesses were closed permanently, many governments lost control of the spread of the virus, economies were grounded and still many are not on track yet as it will take a long time.

You and me know very well that fear gripped the entire human kind and masks, social distancing, and washing were seen an a way to curb this deadly virus that seemed determined to wipe lives away. But still even with these measures in place, there are still those who considered those measures as mere PR and even downplayed and still downplay this deadly virus while it is still taking the lives of many friends,family away.So why this kind of confusion in our society?I guess there are those who seem to benefit out of the whole pandemic or who love to downplay things for their own reasons.While the truth of the matter is one life lost is not worth any amount of dollars that can be received(Life is priceless)and worthy living.

A Quick look at the past one year i have learnt some lessons that i thought would want to share here as here under;

Nobody can easily know what lies ahead or comes next in line

Nobody may be fully and completely prepared to face the unforseen

Some things like the Corona Virus brought all people into the same level and the issue of status was no more

One had to fight for life by himself or herself if the pandemic knocked at the door of your life

It required faith,strength,stamina,exercise,positive attitude to get out of this mess otherwise one would quickly feel defeated and loose hope to hang on

The pandemic seems to enforce individual discipline quietly (social distancing,masks and hand washing)

A new norm has emerged where people are cautious and want to stay alert

Many businesses will never even come back

Many have been rendered jobless and still have not idea when they will ever get a job

Many have become dependent on their governments,organizations to help them be on their feet again.

Many go angry and malnourished population has emerged

Travel restrictions have been put in place by airlines,governments

Any little sign of cough,your neighbor looks at you as a case of Corona infection

Many children have become orphans as a result of losing their parents

Many recreations and gatherings are no more

A new norm of communication has emerged Online Virtual platforms to hold meetings

Many real estate properties rendered unoccupied and wasting away slowly in revenue collection

The list is count less and out of all this i would want to say that’

“We shall overcome all these if we remain hoping for the best” and keep praying unceasingly.

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Progress on staying on Course!!

In April 11.2019,i talked on the importance of getting our priorities right so as to stay on course to achieve our goals.Its now five(5)months down the line and i wonder how much progress you have made before the year comes to an  end in the next three(3)months.

Paul the Apostle echoed these sentiments in great detail to his spiritual son Timothy in 2 Timothy 4: 7-8 when he said “I have fought a good fight,i have finished the course,and i have kept the faith;Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness,which the Lord,the righteous judge,shall give me at that day;and not to me only,but unto all them also that love His appearing”

Quicks points to note from the above two verses;

1.There is always something we run,work for and its not for nothing

2.You must decide on how to engage yourself in this mission; whether playing by the rules or against them.

3.You must look forward to finish or accomplish the race set before you otherwise it will be futile to start and abandon it on the way for that will be a big lose.

4.For every race or mission accomplished, there is a reward for your sweat or effort,time,sacrifice.You must feel encouraged with this assurance.

5.The day of rewarding will be a great day for you and all that ran and kept their faith in accordance with the laid down rules.

Wait a moment and ask yourself if you are still on course or slowed down the tempo or contemplating to quit or hang on to the very end? Its only three(3)months before 2020 and what will be your stock at the end of the year 2019?  

 Let’s talk candidly!!