Herald Jesus

20/01/2022

When I newly moved to the area where I now live, I needed a carpenter to put certain things in place for me. I didn't really know anyone around whom I could ask, so I had to find one all by myself.

One sunny afternoon, I set out in search of one. I walked to a carpenter's shop I had noticed weeks before, but on getting there, it was deserted, not a single person in sight.

I had walked quite a distance so I became stressed almost immediately because I didn't know any other place.

As I turned to walk the same path home, I suddenly remembered that I have The Helper within- The Holy Spirit.

Isn't it not-so-funny that we often resort to prayer only as a last resort after we have leaned on and exhausted our intelligence and knowledge?

So, I quickly muttered a prayer under my breath;

"Holy Spirit, please help me find a Carpenter!"

It was as though he was waiting for me to say the prayer.

Almost immediately, the still small voice said,

"Enter into that street."

This is a street I had never entered into before. I was new in the area and didn't really know my way around.

Immediately I entered that street, I saw someone carrying a neatly polished wood (perhaps a fitting for a Wardrobe) and walking gently towards the same direction I was coming from.

I was still shocked as to the swiftness of the answer to my prayer that I allowed him to pass me for a second or two before saying, "Hello, good afternoon. Are you a carpenter?"

He stopped in his tracks, turned around, and said, "Yes."

I smiled within me. Apparently, he was heading to a street just before mine to get a job done.

He later came to the house and did all the fitting I needed him to do.

You know, this reminds me of the words of Solomon in the Proverbs:

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight."

- Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

Why am I writing this?

It may appear like I'm writing this post for you (well, I guess I am), but I'm actually writing this for me.

For those times when it feels like I'm at my wit's end and don't know where to go, I'll always remember this incident amongst many others.

If God shows up in the things we call "little" then he will show up in the big things too.

03/01/2022

This week I Pray for you my friends,

That you walk in God's purpose and plan.
Your heart recieves His counsel, your understanding is open to be adjusted to and submerged into His.

Your health recieves His touch, that you are healed and strengthened and your vigor doubles up to fulfill every and any noble task this week.
No disease reaches you or overwhelms you as
You are kept By His power.amen.

That you serve the local church effectively.
No strife has room via you and your mind.
You are effective in carrying out the vision of your local church,
And you are a major reason for unity and not division. Amen.

Your needs are met and bills paid.
Men are raised to help you and assist you.
Amen.

This week you toil by Grace to receive a harvest of souls.
In tens and hundreds, men and women, young and old give heed as you herald His word.
They recieve and follow Christ too.
Amen.

No errors of judgment in your decisions
You receive accuracy now.amen.

It's a supernatural week, with harvest and plenty of miracles.

Amen

02/01/2022

How my N1000 offering taught me an unforgettable lesson
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It was offering time in church a couple of years ago, and in our usual fashion, we'll walk up to the offering box to drop the offering after taking our prayers and confession.

That day, I resolved to give a higher sum than I usually do. I decided to start giving N1000 as my offering. But something was off - at least, I realized this minutes later.

As I strolled majestically to the offering box and dropped the note, I was saying within myself:

"Wow! Sammy, you are now giving N1000 as your offering. You are now a big boy o!"

Rather than being cheerful, I was giving this offering from a place of pride. No one noticed this or knew about the conversation going on in my heart. But God knew!

Almost immediately, I got a check in my heart. A check that humbled me - and still humbles me till this moment.

I heard the still small voice say:

"That's just $2"

It felt like I had been hit with a sledgehammer, or to put it more mildly, slapped across the face.

I immediately felt embarrassed and told God I was sorry. At that moment, I realized that what I thought was a 'big deal offering' was nothing - I mean it was just $2. God honors our offering when we give with the right heart and motive.

Truly, God resists the proud. He exalts the humble.

As I write this, the story in scripture of the widow's mite comes to mind.

Scripture says:

"And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.

"And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

- Mark 12: 41-42

I want to draw your attention to the part that says, "Jesus....beheld HOW the people cast money into the treasury."

It isn't the amount we give to God that matters, it is the attitude, the disposition, and the mindset that comes with the giving.

God seeks a cheerful giver, not an arrogant giver, or one who gives because others are giving. CHEERFULNESS and WILLINGNESS is the attitude God expects of us.

Today is the first Sunday of the year, let gratitude, thanksgiving, and praise be on your lips. And in all your giving this year, give cheerfully. Give with reverence to God as your source and sustainer.

We do not do God any favor by giving, we do ourselves much good. I've realized again and again that when an opportunity to give opens up, it is God's way of telling you, "It's time for you to get blessed."

When you understand this, you will become a liberal soul.

I thought to share this today.

How was service at your end?

What did you pick from this? Share with me in the comments.

Happy Sunday!

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02/01/2022

How my N1000 offering taught me an unforgettable lesson
------------

It was offering time in church a couple of years ago, and in our usual fashion, we'll walk up to the offering box to drop the offering after taking our prayers and confession.

That day, I resolved to give a higher sum than I usually do. I decided to start giving N1000 as my offering. But something was off - at least, I realized this minutes later.

As I strolled majestically to the offering box and dropped the note, I was saying within myself:

"Wow! Sammy, you are now giving N1000 as your offering. You are now a big boy o!"

Rather than being cheerful, I was giving this offering from a place of pride. No one noticed this or knew about the conversation going on in my heart. But God knew!

Almost immediately, I got a check in my heart. A check that humbled me - and still humbles me till this moment.

I heard the still small voice say:

"That's just $2"

It felt like I had been hit with a sledgehammer, or to put it more mildly, slapped across the face.

I immediately felt embarrassed and told God I was sorry. At that moment, I realized that what I thought was a 'big deal offering' was nothing - I mean it was just $2. God honors our offering when we give with the right heart and motive.

Truly, God resists the proud. He exalts the humble.

As I write this, the story in scripture of the widow's mite comes to mind.

Scripture says:

"And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.

"And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

- Mark 12: 41-42

I want to draw your attention to the part that says, "Jesus....beheld HOW the people cast money into the treasury."

It isn't the amount we give to God that matters, it is the attitude, the disposition, and the mindset that comes with the giving.

God seeks a cheerful giver, not an arrogant giver, or one who gives because others are giving. CHEERFULNESS and WILLINGNESS is the attitude God expects of us.

Today is the first Sunday of the year, let gratitude, thanksgiving, and praise be on your lips. And in all your giving this year, give cheerfully. Give with reverence to God as your source and sustainer.

We do not do God any favor by giving, we do ourselves much good. I've realized again and again that when an opportunity to give opens up, it is God's way of telling you, "It's time for you to get blessed."

When you understand this, you will become a liberal soul.

I thought to share this today.

How was service at your end?

What did you pick from this? Share with me in the comments.

Happy Sunday!

02/01/2022

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