Mandla Tembe

Most of us have areas in our lives that we are not happy about. We kind of feel ashamed to talk about. Every time someone brings up that topic, we wish we can just talk about something else or just ask about the weather. These are the weak areas, where it seems as if God has turned a deaf ear concerning those areas. These are the areas where it seems as if the devil is in control. If we look through out the bible we see many heroes who had weak areas in their lives. For instance; Moses was a startler, He could not speak properly. He was not a kind of a person who would jump for public speaking opportunity. This was his weak area. Nevertheless, it's great to know that after Moses had a God encounter, the very weak area became strong. It became the strong area of influence. Moses went on to negotiate for the release of the children of Israel. He ministered to the nation of God. He became a great  leader of millions. Friend, I declare that as you make it one of your resolutio...

So you see them being successful; you wonder, "how did they become so successful? I so wish to be like them?" Well you are not alone; we all wish to be like them. We want to have what they have. But what is it that makes some people to remain at a wishy wishy stage and never get to the desired stage? Now here is a problem. When we see people at a desired stage we often ignore the process they went through before getting to the  top. So you really want to have what they have but you don't want to go through what they have been through? Forget it! There's no Jesus without a cross!

God's purpose is that you enjoy the gift and not simple preserve it! Imagine if you gave your child a bicycle; instead of using or playing with it, he just says 'thanks a lot dad', and then stores it away in a safe place. You certainly would not be happy over the reaction of your child. Your joy can only come from seeing your child enjoying the gift. What I'm trying to say is; 'don't feel guilty of enjoying all the gifts that God has given you! Let God know that you are happy, excited and grateful. Enjoy what you have been given by God! 

Many of us call this season 'a season of giving'. Our focus is therefore mostly on what 'can I give' or 'who should I bless'. Surely this is not wrong. I want you to realize that in as much as you think like that so is our father. Our God is asking the very same question, 'What can I get my daughter for this Christmas? What should I get my son this Christmas? My question is, 'have you asked God a particular present for this Christmas? Ask now! This is a right moment to receive from God your father! I believe that as you ask now, you should receive your present before the 25th of December.

Long before the movie grace the large screens in the theatres all over the world the director knows the details of the movie. He knows who are the right fit for the movie. Sometimes the actors are auditioned before filming, some renowned talented actors are called without auditioning. He knows how long must a certain actor stay in the movie. Some actors only appear in the first scene and you never see them again. It is also noticeable that sometimes the disappearing or the death of an actor in the first scene could become a catalyst to the direction of the movie. In short, God knows who should be with you and who shouldn't be with you. God knows who you need now and who you don't need. Quit crying over the people who left you. Open up for the new people that God has brought in to your life this season.