In the last write-up, the need to have balanced knowledge (spiritual and skill) was emphasized. In reality, however the man with only spiritual knowledge becomes frustrated at the success of the skillfully man and decides to emulate him (i.e. he drops the Bible and concentrates on skill only).
This situation is not right. The two (skill and spirituality) must go together. In Mark 4 v35 - 41, when Jesus and the disciples were crossing to the other side in a boat. The disciples rowed in a boat using their skill (some were fishermen), but when the storm came they needed more than their skill to reach the other side. They called to Jesus, he rebuked the wind and asked about their FAITH.
Faith in God is very important in order to maintain the balance. Some of the reasons to have faith in addition to skill is
1. Faith takes you further than your skill
2. Faith takes you faster than your skill 1 Kings 18 v46
3. Faith makes you have better results
4. Faith protects your results
God does not need anything. Acts 17 v25
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Value of Balanced Knowledge
Having knowledge is good. However the knowledge has to be a mix of physical and spiritual knowledge to ensure success in this world.
As recorded in Matthew 7 v24-27, but the wise and foolish man built houses. The base on which the house was built was different- rock and sand. A foolish man can be a spiritual person who does not have skills or a knowledgeable person who has no spirituality (God). The two types of foolish men will end up in destruction at ONE attack of the evil ones. However, the wise man builds on his knowledge but depends on God for his sustenance and protection.
The wise man has two sides to his personality. He is a Christian and also an achiever in his field of knowledge. Knowledge of God alone will not ensure success neither will skills and knowledge alone. Balancing the knowledge of God and a skill or knowledge will ensure STEPping UP in life.
Revelation; God can never be explained, He can only reveal himself. Parts of my life should be explainable(e.g. due to skills, connections, etc) but some parts should not be explainable because God lives in me.
Moses had Egyptian education (Acts 7 v22) and used it to lead the people out of Egypt in terms of logistics, arrangement, etc. However, he still needed the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire at night to move to the promised land(Exodus 18 v11).
The third step to building your capacity is Bold Actions. This will be presented at another time.
As recorded in Matthew 7 v24-27, but the wise and foolish man built houses. The base on which the house was built was different- rock and sand. A foolish man can be a spiritual person who does not have skills or a knowledgeable person who has no spirituality (God). The two types of foolish men will end up in destruction at ONE attack of the evil ones. However, the wise man builds on his knowledge but depends on God for his sustenance and protection.
The wise man has two sides to his personality. He is a Christian and also an achiever in his field of knowledge. Knowledge of God alone will not ensure success neither will skills and knowledge alone. Balancing the knowledge of God and a skill or knowledge will ensure STEPping UP in life.
Revelation; God can never be explained, He can only reveal himself. Parts of my life should be explainable(e.g. due to skills, connections, etc) but some parts should not be explainable because God lives in me.
Moses had Egyptian education (Acts 7 v22) and used it to lead the people out of Egypt in terms of logistics, arrangement, etc. However, he still needed the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire at night to move to the promised land(Exodus 18 v11).
The third step to building your capacity is Bold Actions. This will be presented at another time.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Walking in the fullness of God
I am created in God's image and likeness. genesis 1 v26.
Being good is the foundation of walking in the fullness of God. Acts 10; 1 Kings 17 v7, Ephesians 2 v10.
To walk in the fullness of God, we follow an example- Jesus Christ - who demonstrated it and recorded in the Bible. there are four requirements
1. Prayer Zechariah 12 v10 and fasting Psalm 63 v1-2
2. Open Heavens Psalm 119; genesis 28 v17; Leviticus 26 v19, Ezekiel 1 v1
3. Spirit of God will come down Luke 24 v49; Ezekiel 37; Acts 11 v19; Luke 1 v35
4. Hear the voice of God John 10
Doing this things in sequence will lead to breakthroughs and a steeping up in the year 2010. It will also allow me to begin to know what is written about me.
being full of the Holy spi
Pastor Dayo Adeyemo of Royal House (St Catherines)
Being good is the foundation of walking in the fullness of God. Acts 10; 1 Kings 17 v7, Ephesians 2 v10.
To walk in the fullness of God, we follow an example- Jesus Christ - who demonstrated it and recorded in the Bible. there are four requirements
1. Prayer Zechariah 12 v10 and fasting Psalm 63 v1-2
2. Open Heavens Psalm 119; genesis 28 v17; Leviticus 26 v19, Ezekiel 1 v1
3. Spirit of God will come down Luke 24 v49; Ezekiel 37; Acts 11 v19; Luke 1 v35
4. Hear the voice of God John 10
Doing this things in sequence will lead to breakthroughs and a steeping up in the year 2010. It will also allow me to begin to know what is written about me.
being full of the Holy spi
Pastor Dayo Adeyemo of Royal House (St Catherines)
Step Up -2
A review of Daniel. Daniel 6 v1-3
To step up I need to grow. Galatians 4 v1-3.
Steps to growing up.
1. Building up my spirit Jude 1 v20; Jeremiah 3 v15
2. Have balanced knowledge Acts 20 v32; 1 Samuel 16 v18. Balanced means growing in spiritual understanding and knowledge of a specific discipline.To be balanced, I need to
a. recognize the dangers and cost of ignorance Hosea 4 v6; Isaiah 5 v13
b. refuse to be satisfied with my present level of knowledge I Corinthians 8 v2
c. run away from people that are passive about growth psalm 1 v1-3; 1 Corinthians 15 v33
d. relate with people that know more than you Proverbs 13 v20; Hebrews 7 v7
e. register to take a course Daniel 1 v5; Esther 2 v12
f. read, read, read 1 Timothy 4 v13; Daniel 9 v2
g. release your potential. learn under a mentor 1 Corinthians 4 v17
To step up I need to grow. Galatians 4 v1-3.
Steps to growing up.
1. Building up my spirit Jude 1 v20; Jeremiah 3 v15
2. Have balanced knowledge Acts 20 v32; 1 Samuel 16 v18. Balanced means growing in spiritual understanding and knowledge of a specific discipline.To be balanced, I need to
a. recognize the dangers and cost of ignorance Hosea 4 v6; Isaiah 5 v13
b. refuse to be satisfied with my present level of knowledge I Corinthians 8 v2
c. run away from people that are passive about growth psalm 1 v1-3; 1 Corinthians 15 v33
d. relate with people that know more than you Proverbs 13 v20; Hebrews 7 v7
e. register to take a course Daniel 1 v5; Esther 2 v12
f. read, read, read 1 Timothy 4 v13; Daniel 9 v2
g. release your potential. learn under a mentor 1 Corinthians 4 v17
Motive for Wealth
Why do you want to be wealthy? read 1 Timothy 6 v10
The two principal reasons you should be wealthy are
1. Kingdom expansion: Luke 7 v1-6; Acts 16 v9-15. Use your resources to propagate God's word and support his work
2. Demonstrating compassion to people: Matthew 25 v34-46; Galatians 6 v10. Use your wealth to help people.
When you master money/wealth, you will be more blessed. 1 Timothy 6 v17-19; Matthew 6 v24; Acts 4 v34-35.
The two principal reasons you should be wealthy are
1. Kingdom expansion: Luke 7 v1-6; Acts 16 v9-15. Use your resources to propagate God's word and support his work
2. Demonstrating compassion to people: Matthew 25 v34-46; Galatians 6 v10. Use your wealth to help people.
When you master money/wealth, you will be more blessed. 1 Timothy 6 v17-19; Matthew 6 v24; Acts 4 v34-35.
Developing your Capacity to Excel - Step Up
God wants me to excel - Deuteronomy 28 v13; Matthew 5 v14; john 15 v8, 16.
A review of the life of Joseph was done using Genesis 41 v37-44. I need to develop myself as John the Baptist did in Luke 1 v80.
God made room for me but I must fill it. Jesus developed his capacity as recorded in Luke 2 v40, 52 and Galatians 4 v1-3.
How do I develop my capacity?
1. Build up my spirit: Jude 1 v20. Is my spirit still alive? Ephesians 2 v4-9; Acts 2v47. How do I build my spirit?
a. Be planted in a Bible-believing church psalm 92 v12-15
b. Be regular in Church fellowhip Psalm 84 v7; Hebrews 10 v25
c. Be committed to kingdom service Exodus 23 v25-27; Ephesians 4 v15-16
d. Do personal study of the Word of God Acys 20 v32; 2 Timothy 2 v15
e. Pray in the spirit ICorinthians 14 v2, Jude 1 v20
A review of the life of Joseph was done using Genesis 41 v37-44. I need to develop myself as John the Baptist did in Luke 1 v80.
God made room for me but I must fill it. Jesus developed his capacity as recorded in Luke 2 v40, 52 and Galatians 4 v1-3.
How do I develop my capacity?
1. Build up my spirit: Jude 1 v20. Is my spirit still alive? Ephesians 2 v4-9; Acts 2v47. How do I build my spirit?
a. Be planted in a Bible-believing church psalm 92 v12-15
b. Be regular in Church fellowhip Psalm 84 v7; Hebrews 10 v25
c. Be committed to kingdom service Exodus 23 v25-27; Ephesians 4 v15-16
d. Do personal study of the Word of God Acys 20 v32; 2 Timothy 2 v15
e. Pray in the spirit ICorinthians 14 v2, Jude 1 v20
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