Christ Diplomat (Exhortations)

TEXT: Psalms 43:5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.  MESSAGE : I'd tell you the only reason why you are weighed down. All the while you have been looking down. That's why you were weighed down. You were looking at yourself. You kept considering yourself. The one that failed in his commitment to God kept saying "how could I?" You think it is godly sorrow. But godly sorrow should only lead to repentance and once you have repented, any other sorrow thereafter is not godly but deadly (2Cor 7:10). It is the idolization of the self which in itself is a sin! He who thinks he has gone through a lot cries "why me?" He is weighed down because he thinks he's alone in his trial. He forgets that God is in it with him not allowing him to be tested beyond his strength (1Cor 10:13). He forgets that God is waiting to stablish, settl...

TEXT: Philippians 4:4 , James 1:2-3 Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. James 1:2-3  2  My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;  3  Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. MESSAGE There are times that you as a christian will fall into tribulations. Men will persecute you because of your faith in Jesus. You may lose your job because you refused to cooperate with your superiors in cooking records or because you refused to sleep with your boss. The Lord says to rejoice all the same. It is easy to nod in agreement, but when you are actually passing through adversity you will know it is not easy to smile when all hell seem to be let loose on you. But something can help you: Perspective! If you can focus on the right perspectively you will be able to smile at the storm. The reason why Jesus was able to endure the pain of the cross, despising the shame is because he focused on th...

TEXT Phillipins 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice MESSAGE Rejoice always! What a commandment. Yes, it is! Rejoice always.... What about in times of adversity and difficulties? Rejoice all the same. When we do not know where the next meal is coming from? Rejoice all the same. When you are persecuted for your faith in the Lord, don't carry a long face and cry, Why me? Rather, rejoice in the Lord. God's word shows us how! The cenre of your focus, will definitely define the state of your heart and mind. A man is defined by the content of his heart (Prov. 23:7) So what should we occupy our hearts with? God's Word! 2Pet 1:19 tells us that, " We have also a more sure word of prophecy [God's Word]; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts" . Peter says the scripture is more sure than the transfiguration of Jesus that he witnessed (2Pet 1:1...

TEXT Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. MESSAGE How can we rejoice always? What about the times of pain and adversities? Rejoicing in the Lord is rejoicing in the revelation of the truth of God's Word. When the word of God enters your Spirit, no matter the situation you are facing, you will rejoice because the entrance of God's word will bring faith and rejoicing is a proof or manifeatation of your faith. Jesus says, "Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when  ye pray,  believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them." (Mark 11:24). Prayer makes the truth of God's word real to you. As you pray based on a provision of the scripture, declaring it to yourself and glorifying God for it, your heart will become aware of the truth then you can believe. If you have prayed and you really believe that you've got answers, you don't have to wait to see it manifesting. Your rejoicing is the proof that yo...