An MBA graduate's thoughts from a place of prayer, study and waiting on God…
Wow! What could happen when we know God’s express instructions yet disobey them because of what another supposed man of God said? This is quite a story because the man of God who got deceived by the old prophet, had clear instructions from God but this other old prophet lied that he too was instructed by God and thus led the former to break God’s express instruction to him and suffer such a useless fate. 😢💔
Counterfeit worship of God among God’s people is an old trick of the devil still in play today. He wants to make us think we’re truly worshiping God but actually aren’t. Satan’s ways in trying to attain his ultimate goal of securing worship away from Christ, just as was Jeroboam’s intention for example, are very vivid all through the Bible. Also look at the height of Satan's temptation of Jesus - it centered around worship. ☠️
I always thought the judgement happens at the end of the world. However, when you study the scriptures, you discover that the judgement is in three phases; in fact, one is happening right now!
Matthew 4:1-11 Why did satan first tempt Jesus with food? Let us remember that the fall of man was predicated on failure to control appetite. It therefore made sense that Christ's victory over sin should start with victory over appetite. Should He have failed like Adam and Eve then He would have been seen as … Continue reading Understanding the first and last temptations of Jesus – victory through the word!
1 Kings 3:5-14 Solomon asked God for an understanding heart to discern justice. In response, God unconditionally made him the wisest man ever but added to this by making him the richest and most honorable king in all his days. Seeking first the kingdom of God caused God to add all other things unto Solomon. Matt … Continue reading The secret to long-lasting, God-given success/prosperity
I Samuel 17:37 In the Christian walk, previous experiences of God’s goodness in our life is what strengthens us to take even bolder steps of faith in life. David had seen God deliver him from the paws of the lion and the bear and he was confident that the same God could deliver him again … Continue reading Remembering God’s goodness from the past emboldens our faith
1 Samuel 17:28-29 The scripture reading refers to when David went to the battlefield to meet his brothers when Goliath was attacking the men of Israel and speaking pompous words. This was after David had been annointed by Samuel as the next king of Israel, passing over David's elder brothers.It would appear that Eliab, David’s … Continue reading Be careful who you share your God-given vision with
Romans 9:11-16; Romans 9:18-24 But basically it's saying two things: Indeed there is something called divine election; and as clay, we cannot question the potter, God. However, every human always has the opportunity to repent and this is evident in God's long suffering. We can also look at the case of the Israelites who were … Continue reading Divine election – very difficult passage
Genesis 40:3-4 Potiphar was Captain of the Guard (see beginning of previous chapter). Even after putting Joseph in prison, he still acknowledged Joseph’s leadership skills in prison and handed the butler and baker to him. But where was the prison chief who made Joseph boss in prison? Why didn’t Potiphar hand the prisoners over to … Continue reading Why didn’t Potiphar acknowledge the prison chief?