Showing posts with label devotional. Show all posts
Showing posts with label devotional. Show all posts

Monday, March 29, 2010

No Unemployment in Heaven

There is no unemployment in the Kingdom of Heaven! I have used this in many of my sermons, but I find it a particularly crucial message in today’s times. So many times, we let our thinking be based on the kingdom of this earth rather than the Kingdom of Heaven. In the world, we feel there is a law of scarcity at work. For example, if someone at work gets a promotion, we feel threatened, and instead of rejoicing freely with their success, we instead feel jealousy because it could mean less for us, or so we think. However, Jesus asks us to do something far greater. He models out for us a giving lifestyle. He gave freely, not expecting anything in return, and demonstrated that when you give, there is a return that comes from the Father.

Acts 20:35 reads, “In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "

During this time of economic hardship, we tend to fight for our own. Our minds turn more towards lack of resources. However, we have much to be grateful for! In God’s Kingdom, there is always enough, but are we, as God’s people, being generous with what we have been given or are we hoarding treasures on this earth? Are we living like this is the end of the story? Or, are we eternally focused, Kingdom minded, and believing that there is no unemployment in the true Kingdom and our Father is truly a provider who loves to give good gifts to His children?

“Five simple words will ensure you will always have a friend and a job: ‘What can I do to help?’” – Dick Foth

Celebrate gratefully and give deeply! Jesus is our supplier!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

God will save America!

Is it true that America has reached a point beyond human help? Is it true that the layers of unconsistency and disobedience are so thick that it will require a great move of God to peel them off the fabric of the nation? When you watch the media or hear talk shows, it may sound and feel that way, but I believe as we commit to strategic, coordinated, desperate prayer, God is able to transform this beloved nation. For sure we cannot heal ourselves but God promised that He will!

2 Chronicles 7:14 -- if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Pastor Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries

My personal website: http://www.jackson-senyonga.org

Monday, October 12, 2009

Isaiah 25:9

Today in my devotional, I read Isaiah 25 verse 9. It is about an answered prayer to waiting people. In brief, it says one day you shall say, “This is our God. We have waited for him.”

I pray that you’ll experience this in your own life and be able to say, “This is my God!” Not once… Not twice… but many times!

But as you wait upon the Lord, I pray that you see him come through for you.

Pastor Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries

Friday, October 9, 2009

Psalms 23

Full time lovers and followers of our God, it’s a lifetime commitment. Lifetime is not too long to love our God. As we are fulltime employees or fulltime parents, we must also be fulltime lovers of our God. Which one are you? A fulltime employee and a part time Christian? Evaluate your devotion to Christ and see if you can expand it!

Seeking Him,

Pastor Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries
http://www.jackson-senyonga.org

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Getting the Message to the World

Getting the message to the world. Matthew 28:19

Maximizing the Kingdom in this generation must require us to use all the available tools, like the internet, twitter, blogging, and mass media initiative. As it has been said, the message (of the Gospel) is always the same but the method must keep changing to reach our changing world. When the message changes, it becomes a mess… but its not a mess but a message in this mass world.

Use your tools to spread the message of Christ.

Pastor Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries

My personal Page: http://www.jackson-senyonga.org

Monday, October 5, 2009

Staying At It

I have been reminded of a story when Peter had fished all night and caught nothing. Jesus came to Peter and told him to go back to the lack and fish. Peter said we have done this before and caught nothing... Nevertheless, because it is your word, I will do it. They did and caught a lot of fish.

Remember, Peter didn't go to another lake, use another boat, or buy new nets. He changed his attitude and stayed at it with Jesus's command.

Miracles will happen in familiar places if you do the same...

Pastor Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries

Doing Your Best

Everyday we are presented with opportunities and challenges; the way we respond to both determines the results we receive from them. This is my attitude to whatever is presented before me:

I will do my best everyday in every way by His grace.

Adopt this attitude for the rest of the month, and see where it takes you. God bless you!

Pastor Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries

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Friday, August 21, 2009

Reaching the Lost

Did you know that witnessing or reaching the lost does not come by gifting but by obedience? It is not about picking and choosing about whether it is your gift to reach out to your friends and share Christ with them. It is a command. It is a mandate. We must reach the lost at all costs because people are lost forever. When was the last time you talked to somebody about the Lord? You don't need to sound preachy. Just share your experience of what God has done in your life and watch God do the rest.

Pastor Jackson Senyonga

http://www.jacksonsenyongabiography.com

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Obedience Based Living

Isiah 1:18 says...

If you're willing and obedient, you will eat the good of the land.

There is a condition "if" which means humna nature is not always ready to give in. Then, there is a promise... "you'll eat the good of the land." What is our first instinct to God's voice? What is our first reaction after we hear from Him? Is it that of, "Yes, Lord. Whatever you say," or do we first think, "What's in it for me?"

Instead of thinking of the inconvenience or lack of obvious personal gain, give in to God's request. Make it your first instince, your first reaction to act according to His will!

Pastor Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries

http://www.jackson-senyonga.org
http://www.jacksonsenyongabiography.com

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