Oluwafemi .The Word of God is a light to my Path.

  Experience SON POWER I love to watch the clouds in the sky during the day and in the brightness of the moon at night. Watching those clouds move is an illustration to me of how God is always on the move. He is continually working to change our circumstances and is always available to intervene in the affairs of mankind. Sometimes the clouds appear to be still, but if I watch long enough, I see their changing shapes, I notice them moving ever so slightly and silently. I would not even be aware of that movement if I was not focused intently on them. God is like this so much of the time. He is on the move in our circumstances.  The landscape of our lives is constantly changing, and God is there, directing and guiding, even when we are unaware.  The book of Psalms says it well, “Your road led through the sea, your pathway through the mighty waters—a pathway no one knew was there!” (Psalm 77:19, NLT). When I coined the word  Kingdom of God   I was at the begin...

  Experiencing Grace When God’s grace is workings in our everyday living, we can expect to experience his goodness. When the Holy Spirit is working in and through us, we are in position, subject to God’s sovereignty, for God to work mightily. In Psalm 138 we read, “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me” (v. 8). As I think about the Lord fulfilling his purpose for me, I know that  grace  is a key component. And I know there are certain biblical  expectations  that I have when it comes to experiencing God’s grace. I’ve found acrostics to be helpful to me in remembering important biblical principles. Here are some important grace concepts organized within the acrostic GRACE: We have the  expectation  of  GOOD   coming our way as we acquaint ourselves with him and receive instruction from his mouth.  “ “Now acquaint yourself with Him, and be at peace; Thereby good will come to you. Receive, please, instruction from His mouth, And lay...

  Banish bitterness, rage and anger, shouting and slander, and any and all malicious thoughts—these are poison. Ephesians 4:31, VOICE Banish the Negatives With so many social media platforms today, people can express their negative opinions about you so easily and say things that are derogatory, disrespectful, rude, and fault-finding. The only power that has is the power you give it. If you let what flows from their jealousy, bitterness, or anger get in you, if you dwell on it, that will poison your spirit. Over time it will change who you are. You’ll become defensive and waste your time trying to prove to people that you’re okay, that you’re not what they said. That’s giving them your power. Don’t pay attention to what they’re saying. Quit reading the negative comments. Don’t get drawn into a battle that you’re not supposed to be in. Don’t let their gossip, jealousy, or criticism get in your spirit and steal your joy. Don’t give it the time of day; ignore it and move forward. Keep...

  The Compass of Life For a brief period of time in the early part of my business career, I was in a location where hunting was big on the agenda of most men. I grew up in the city, and I knew very little about hunting. I bought all of the necessary clothing, boots, thermal underwear, gloves, warmhat, and a compass. This was long before the days of having a portable GPS device available. To top off the list of purchases, I bought an Remington rifle. I was ready to go! On a cold day in November, I joined a few other men who had experience in navigating their way through the woods of northwestern Pennsylvania for a hunting day. It was one of those days when it was  really  cold. After a few hours of being outside, I told the guys that I was ready to call it quits. I pulled out my compass and unknowingly held it very close to the rifle barrel that was in my other hand. I told them I thought I should go in a particular direction back to where my car was located. In the backgr...

  Your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. 1 Corinthians 2:5, NKJV The Power of God The Israelites were excited to go into the Promised Land until they heard the negative report that there were giants and fortified cities to overcome. Before you see dreams come to pass, before you see healing, promotion, and restoration, don’t be surprised if you face obstacles, disappointments, and setbacks that look too big. Are you going to get discouraged and settle where you are as the Israelites did, or will you have faith in the power of God? What you face may be more powerful than you, but it’s not more powerful than our God. He’s in control. This is not the time to start complaining, give up, and turn around. This is the time to show God what you’re made of. In the face of the medical or financial report that hasn’t improve, dare to say, “I still believe in the power of God.” Whatever form the giant takes, you have to say as the apostle Paul, “None of these th...

  God’s Plans and Purposes Plan and purpose are concepts that flow beautifully through the entire Bible. There is nothing random or spontaneous about our God and his works. He is purposeful in all things. God’s kingdom is increased by men and women who tap into the purpose that God has for them. They understand that their story is part of a much bigger story, his story, and this great insight becomes their guiding light. Perhaps the greatest verse in the Bible on the subject of God’s will is this one: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). Consider what that one verse means for your life: God has a plan perfectly formulated with your name on it. It’s a good plan. He didn’t create you to be miserable, but to be fruitful. God has reserved for you a future filled with hope. Further, we can venture certain conclusions from this plan: God’s plan was written long before yo...