An MBA graduate's thoughts from a place of prayer, study and waiting on God…
2 Chronicles 14:8-9, 11-13 Zerah, the Ethiopian, stood against God’s people with 1mn men and 300 chariots. Asa, ruler of God’s people in Judah, had an army of 580k men. Despite the massive difference in numbers, God's people (Asa's squad) gained the victory! Perhaps the greater lesson isn’t in the size of the conquest but … Continue reading The greatest military conquest in the Bible
Exodus 14:13-15 Here, Moses tells the people to keep silent and remain calm. BUT God says why are they simply crying to me?! 😦 God tells him to keep it moving!!! Yes the red sea (your big problem) is in front of you but keep pushing forward in faith even when you cannot see what … Continue reading Should we be idle when praying and waiting on God?
The story of Naaman’s healing has some good lessons for us when the answer to our prayer comes in a form totally different from what we were expecting and how we are to respond.
James 1:2-7; Proverbs 16:3 “What’s the point of worshiping God (or even a “god”) if you can’t trust him blindly? What’s the essence of all the prayers, readings, beliefs etc. if we scurry away in fear all the time? 🤷🏾♂️ It’s in the trusting and waiting that we prove who we really serve. It’s also … Continue reading Have great confidence in GOD!
1 Kings 18:41-46 Even when we cannot see an immediate manifestation in the physical of what we're believing God for, our actions should reflect that we've received it. All Elijah heard was the sound of rain but no outward evidence in the skies (v 41). Even when we have a promise from God, we should … Continue reading 5 lessons from Elijah’s prayer for rain
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