Month: January 2025

What if I told you that the only thing standing between you and a greater impact is your willingness to ask? In today’s world, where global influence is no longer limited by geography, it’s easier than ever to expand beyond your small corner. Whether it’s a product, a ministry, or a message, the potential to reach the nations is within your grasp. God’s promise in Psalm 2:8 is clear—He is ready to give you the nations as your inheritance, but you have to ask.

Think about the businesses that have grown from small shops to global brands or ministries that started in living rooms and now broadcast across continents. It didn’t happen by chance.

Have you ever wondered what sets some people apart, even in a crowd of highly skilled individuals? It’s more than talent, discipline, or education—it’s something deeper, something divine. Daniel had what the Bible calls an “excellent spirit.” It wasn’t just that he was knowledgeable or wise; it was the Spirit of God working through him that gave him a distinction no one else could replicate. This excellent spirit placed him before kings and gave him answers no one else had.

An excellent spirit doesn’t eliminate the need for hard work or skill. Look at Joseph and Daniel—they were not only Spirit-filled but also knowledgeable, wise, and prepared for their roles. However, the excellent spirit was their divine advantage.

Have you ever thought about what makes certain brands stand out? Take Coca-Cola, for instance. No matter where you buy it, the taste is consistent, even though the price or packaging might vary. That consistency builds trust and keeps people coming back. In the same way, diligence in our work—marked by consistent excellence—sets us apart. It’s not just about being good once; it’s about being dependable and constant in delivering quality, day after day.

“As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the Lord.” – Exodus 14:10 (NIV) Imagine the scene: the Israelites had just tasted freedom for the first…

“And he said to his people, ‘Look, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we; come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and it happen, in the event of war, that they…

So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’” – Hebrews 13:6 (NKJV) Fear is a natural part of living in a broken world, but God has not called…

Have you ever wondered why fear often feels like a heavy chain that keeps us from moving forward? It whispers lies, magnifies obstacles, and robs us of joy. But here’s a truth you need to hold onto: fear is not from God. The first time fear is mentioned in the Bible is in Genesis 3, right after Adam and Eve disobeyed God. That fear came as a consequence of sin, a byproduct of corruption entering the world. God didn’t design you to live bound by fear. Fear is a weapon of the enemy, but through Jesus, you have victory over it.

Think about it: fear keeps us from walking in the fullness of God’s promises. Yet, God, who holds all power, says, “Fear not, I will help you” (Isaiah 41:13).

Imagine packing up everything you own and leaving your home with no map, no itinerary, and no clear destination. It’s a terrifying thought, isn’t it? Yet, this is exactly what God asked of Abram in Genesis 12:1. He didn’t give him step-by-step instructions; He simply said, “Go to the land I will show you.” Abram had no clarity, no details, just a command and a promise. In a world obsessed with certainty and control, this can feel unsettling; the journey of faith isn’t about clarity; it’s about trust.

What is it about the past that pulls us so strongly? Even when God calls us out of it, we find ourselves tempted to turn back. Lot’s wife looked back at a city steeped in sin and destruction—a city where her daughters were nearly violated by an angry mob. Why would she long for that? The Israelites, too, looked back at Egypt, craving the food of their enslavers. And perhaps you’ve done it too—nostalgia rewriting the past, making you question if obeying God was the right choice.

Have you ever hesitated, not because you didn’t believe God, but because stepping into the unknown felt overwhelming? Lot found himself in that very place. He knew Sodom was doomed—he even tried to convince his sons-in-law to leave. Yet, when it was time to go, Lot hesitated. Not because he doubted God, but because Sodom was his home, the life he had built. The uncertainty of what came next made him linger, and it almost cost him everything.

Isn’t that just like us? Leaving the familiar, even when it’s not good for us, can feel terrifying. An abusive relationship, a toxic work environment, or even an unfruitful habit can feel safer than stepping into the unknown.