God’s Word warns us clearly in 1 Timothy 6:20 (NKJV): “O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge.” One of the most destructive things to faith and ministry is religious competition and debates. Any form of religious rivalry is not from God but is often inspired by Satan himself, the author of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33). HOW DO RELIGIOUS ARGUMENTS START? Often, these conflicts begin with prideful knowledge. When someone believes they know more than others or feels others aren’t practicing faith “correctly,” it can lead to arrogance, and eventually to divisive debates. As the Bible says: “We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies.”— 1 Corinthians 8:1 (NKJV) COMMON MODERN RELIGIOUS DEBATES (FUELED BY THE ENEMY) These include: Christianity vs. Islam Debating whether Jesus is truly God Disputes over the correct day of worship: Sunday or Saturday Arguments about eating pork Debates about which denomination is the “true” one Such arguments dominate Christian spaces today. People argue from morning to night, each trying to prove they’re right—yet no one repents, no one leaves transformed, and there is no fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Instead, such conversations breed: Anger Division Insults Mockery Resentment Even physical fights WHAT DOES SCRIPTURE SAY ABOUT THIS? The Bible strongly warns against engaging in fruitless debates. “Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.”— 2 Timothy 2:14 (NKJV) HOW SHOULD YOU RESPOND TO SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO ARGUE? When you’re sharing a biblical truth and the other person begins to argue or resist: Respond with humility and gentleness Avoid being provoked Don’t respond with insults or pride Let your attitude reflect Christ “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.”— 1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV) When people see your calm and respectful manner, they are more likely to listen. Even if they don’t agree immediately, the Holy Spirit may convict them later. But if you respond pridefully, trying to “win” the argument, you may spark a fire that leads to no resolution—only bitterness. GOD IS NOT IN CONFUSION “For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.”— 1 Corinthians 14:33 (NKJV) Whenever there is chaos, shouting, or anger in a so-called “Bible discussion,” be sure: God is not in it. BEWARE OF SATAN’S AGENTS Some people are not genuinely seeking truth. They are sent by the enemy to provoke, discredit, or trap faithful believers. These individuals stir up debates not to learn but to destroy reputations and cause division. The Bible advises: “But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.”— Titus 3:9 (NKJV) When such people persist in stirring up conflict, it’s acceptable to walk away and refuse to engage. THE LORD’S SERVANT MUST BE DIFFERENT “But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth…”— 2 Timothy 2:23–25 (NKJV) Avoid engaging in: Competitive religious arguments Endless doctrinal debates Bible verse “battles” Discussions that lead to anger or division Instead, focus on loving, peaceful, Spirit-led conversations that lead to edification, truth, and transformation. Let us pray for wisdom and humility as we engage others in the truth of God’s Word. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”— Matthew 5:9 (NKJV) SHARE THIS MESSAGE Please share this teaching with others. If you’d like to receive more of these messages via email or WhatsApp, send us a message or call this number: 0789001312 Join our WhatsApp Channel here >> WHATSAPP God bless you richly.
Luke 12:35–40 (NKJV) “Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning;and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately.Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching. Assuredly, I say to you that he will gird himself and have them sit down to eat, and will come and serve them.And if he should come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into.Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Spiritual Drowsiness is Dangerous In this parable, Jesus presents the image of a wealthy master who leaves his household, entrusting his servants with various responsibilities. He gives them no specific time of return, only the instruction to remain watchful and ready at all times. Each servant in the house has a role: Some prepare food Some clean the house Others feed the animals Some guard the house The expectation is that each servant remains faithful to their assignment, alert and working—not asleep, even in the deep hours of the night. If the master were to return and find them asleep or idle, it would not only be a shame, but grounds for discipline or dismissal. That’s the weight of responsibility Jesus emphasizes. This is a Picture of Christ’s Second Coming Every true believer in Jesus is His servant. Upon salvation, we receive gifts (charismata) from the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4–11), which are intended to build and advance God’s Kingdom until Christ returns. Jesus is the Master. He has “gone to the wedding feast” (a metaphor for His presence in heaven preparing for the Marriage Supper of the Lamb – Revelation 19:7–9) but will return at an unknown hour. The warning is clear:If He returns and finds that your gift lies dormant, or worse, that you have fallen asleep spiritually, entangled in the ways of the world—there is danger of being cast out of His presence. Mark 13:35–37 (NKJV)“Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming—in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning—lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping.And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!” The emphasis is not on predicting the time of Christ’s return, but on readiness and faithfulness in service. We Must Stay Spiritually Awake We live in a world that constantly tempts us to spiritual laziness, compromise, and distraction. But Jesus repeatedly warned us to “stay awake” — to live with urgency, holiness, and devotion, fully engaged in the mission of the Kingdom. Hebrews 10:37 (NKJV)“For yet a little while, and He who is coming will come and will not tarry.” His return is nearer than ever. We cannot afford to let our lamps go out or to loosen our belts of readiness. Matthew 25:13 (NKJV)“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.” Final Exhortation Let us remain faithful. Let us watch and pray, and continue in the ministry, work, and calling that Christ has entrusted to each of us. The gift He has given you must not die; it must bear fruit until the day He returns. 2 Timothy 4:2 (NKJV)“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.” Do not fall asleep. Stay awake. Jesus is coming soon. If this word has blessed you, please share it with others. If you’d like to receive more teachings via email or WhatsApp, send a message or call: +255 789 001 312 Join our WhatsApp channel here: >> WHATSAPP
“For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet.”— Luke 14:24 (ESV) The Parable of the Great Banquet When we read Luke 14:16–24, we see Jesus giving a powerful parable about a man who prepared a great banquet and invited many guests. When the time for the feast came, he sent his servant to call those who had been invited. Shockingly, each one began to make excuses: One had just bought a field and needed to go inspect it. Another had purchased oxen and wanted to test them. Yet another said he had just gotten married and could not come. Their excuses sound reasonable at first glance. But notice something important: They did not decline the invitation from the beginning. Instead, they waited until everything was ready, until the table was set and the food was prepared. Their delay and excuses showed their disrespect and hidden rejection of the host’s invitation. The master was not angry because of their businesses, marriages, or possessions. He was angry because they disregarded his invitation at the last moment. They had no intention of coming from the start. And so the master declared, “None of those who were invited will taste my banquet” (Luke 14:24). Why Say “They Will Not Taste My Banquet” If They Already Declined? It may seem odd. Why emphasize that they won’t partake if they had already refused to come? Isn’t that obvious? But Jesus is making a deeper point. It’s not just that they refused the invitation — it’s that one day they will wish they hadn’t. There will come a time when the banquet (a symbol of eternal life in God’s Kingdom) is in full celebration, and those who rejected it will see what they missed. This is not about pride or revenge, but about justice and the reality of missed opportunities. The banquet was not an ordinary feast — it represented the Kingdom of God, eternal life, and fellowship with Christ. Refusing it is no small matter. Modern-Day Parable: A Military Story I once had a friend who, after graduating, joined a military training program hoping for a job. Unfortunately, no jobs came even after the training ended. Many were discouraged and went home disappointed. Later, a government project needed volunteers to build a protective wall around a mine — but without pay. Most ignored the call, mocked it, and refused. But a few, including my friend, accepted and worked hard. When the project was done, they were thanked but told to go home again. People laughed at them, saying they had wasted their time. But months later, after the government saw the benefits of the wall, the President issued a directive: “Those who built the wall, return with your certificates — you are now being officially enlisted in the army.” Panic hit the rest. Those who had mocked the opportunity now tried to fake documents, bribe officials, or sneak in with the others. But it was too late. The doors were closed. Those who answered the call — no matter how hard it was — were the only ones accepted. The Banquet of the Lamb That is how the Marriage Supper of the Lamb will be. Today, the Gospel invitation is going out across the whole world — millions are being invited. But sadly, only a few respond sincerely. Most give excuses: “Salvation has no benefit for me right now.” “I’m too busy building my business.” “Let me enjoy life first; I’ll serve God when I’m old.” “I’ve tried Christianity; it didn’t work for me.” All of these sound like solid reasons — but they reflect hearts that do not value the invitation. They misunderstand what’s being offered: not a burden, but a blessing. Many believe they are bringing gifts to God’s banquet, not realizing that they are the ones receiving the gifts — eternal life, joy, glory, and divine inheritance. Imagine refusing to attend a wedding because you thought you had to bring an expensive gift — only to realize later that you were the one who was going to receive gifts beyond your imagination. Wouldn’t you regret missing it? That’s what Jesus is warning us about. The Tragedy of Regret The day will come when the faithful are welcomed into God’s eternal Kingdom — clothed in glory, living in heavenly cities, experiencing joys that “no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined” (1 Corinthians 2:9). Those who rejected the invitation will see from afar. They’ll see the beauty of heaven, the glory of redeemed bodies, the eternal fellowship with the Lord — and they’ll realize they missed it all… forever. “There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves cast out.”— Luke 13:28 On that day, no amount of begging, bribery, or excuses will change the verdict. The words of Christ will echo in their ears: “None of those who were invited shall taste my banquet.”— Luke 14:24 Time is Running Out The trumpet is about to sound. The rapture is the next major prophetic event. This world offers no eternal hope — only Christ does. Don’t delay. “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.”— Revelation 19:9 Repent. Turn away from sin. Accept the invitation now — while the door is still open. How to Respond If you’re reading this and feel convicted, take it as God’s voice calling you. Respond in faith: Repent of your sins (Acts 3:19). Believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior (Romans 10:9). Begin walking in obedience, being led by the Holy Spirit.
Shalom, beloved of God! Let’s explore a powerful truth from God’s Word. The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 7:16: “Do not be overly righteous, nor be overly wise—why should you destroy yourself?” (NKJV) At first glance, this verse can be confusing. Isn’t righteousness a good thing? Doesn’t God call us to pursue holiness and wisdom? Why would Scripture warn us not to be too righteous or too wise? To understand this verse, we must look beyond surface meaning. Ecclesiastes is part of the Wisdom Literature in the Bible, written to help us live wisely and humbly in a broken world. Here, the writer—believed to be Solomon—is not saying we should avoid righteousness or wisdom. Instead, he is warning against self-righteousness and pride in human wisdom, which can lead to spiritual downfall. 1. The Danger of Self-Righteousness Being “overly righteous” in this context refers to self-righteousness—the attitude of someone who believes they are more moral, holy, or superior to others. This kind of righteousness isn’t grounded in God’s grace but in personal pride. It’s the kind of thinking that leads people to look down on others and boast in their own spiritual achievements. Jesus condemned this attitude in the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector: “He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: ‘Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector… The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: “God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector…”’”—Luke 18:9–14 (NIV) Jesus concluded by saying that the humble man—not the self-righteous one—went home justified before God. This shows us that true righteousness comes from humility and faith, not from exalting ourselves above others. 2. The Folly of Being “Overly Wise” The verse also warns us not to “be overly wise.” This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t seek godly wisdom—Proverbs is full of exhortations to do just that (Proverbs 4:7). But when a person becomes proud of their knowledge, thinking they are wiser than others—or even wiser than God’s Word—they become spiritually blind. Paul warns us in 1 Corinthians 8:1: “…Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.” And again in Romans 12:3: “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” When we elevate ourselves through knowledge or spiritual gifts, we become blind to our need for grace and correction. In fact, those who think they know everything become unteachable, and that pride can lead to destruction (see Proverbs 16:18). 3. Examples from Scripture The Pharisees and Sadducees are classic examples. They had deep knowledge of the Scriptures and prided themselves on religious observance. Yet they were blind to the truth when Jesus, the very Messiah they were waiting for, stood before them. In their self-righteousness, they rejected Him and ultimately sought His death (John 5:39–40, Matthew 23:27–28). This is what Ecclesiastes 7:16 warns against—righteousness and wisdom that are disconnected from humility, love, and dependence on God. That path leads not to life, but to self-destruction. 4. Grace, Not Performance As believers, we are called to pursue righteousness—but not through self-effort or comparison with others. We are made righteous by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”—Ephesians 2:8–9 (NIV) We are to walk humbly with God, remembering that everything we have—gifts, wisdom, holiness—comes from Him (see James 1:17, 1 Corinthians 4:7). 5. A Word of Caution and Hope If you’re a pastor, a prophet, a teacher, or someone who operates in spiritual gifts—such as healing, wisdom, or miracles—remember this truth: “Do not be overly righteous…” (Ecclesiastes 7:16) Stay humble. Do not let your spiritual maturity make you feel superior to others. Even your best works are the result of God’s mercy, not your own effort. “All our righteous acts are like filthy rags…”—Isaiah 64:6 (NIV) Boast only in the cross of Christ. “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”—1 Corinthians 1:31 6. An Invitation to Salvation If you have not yet received Jesus as Lord, this message is for you too. The world is heading toward sudden change and judgment. The Bible says God’s wrath will be poured out on those who reject His Son (Revelation 16). But now is the time of salvation! “Now is the day of salvation.”—2 Corinthians 6:2 No matter your past—whether it includes addiction, sexual sin, pornography, abortion, profanity, pride, vanity, or anything else—Jesus is ready to forgive you. But you must come to Him in repentance. Turn from sin. Ask for mercy. He will forgive you. “Whoever comes to me I will never drive away.”—John 6:37 Repent sincerely. Delete worldly music, indecent pictures, ungodly contacts, and throw out anything that leads you away from God. This is not legalism—it is true surrender. Then be baptized in water—in the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38)—and ask the Holy Spirit to fill you and guide you. He will give you power to live a new life, to overcome sin, and to grow in holiness. When you do this from the heart, you will be born again (John 3:3), and you will be ready when Christ returns. “Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!”—Revelation 19:9 4o
The ways of God are unsearchable. Mary meets Elizabeth. Elizabeth, in her old age, was told she would conceive—a time when her body had already withered, and the ability to bear children was long gone. What can we learn from this? Greetings to you in the great name of Emmanuel, our Lord JESUS CHRIST. As we find ourselves in this Christmas and end-of-year season, I would like us to close the year by looking at these two women: Mary and Elizabeth. These women represent two groups of God’s children who are ready to receive their blessings very soon. As we know, they were both God-fearing women—one was very old, and the other was still a young girl. Yet what’s amazing is that both received a message that went completely against their expectations. Elizabeth, in her old age, was told she would become pregnant—at a time when her womb had dried up, when her reproductive years were far behind her, and thoughts of having a child had vanished from her mind. All she awaited was death. Yet suddenly, she received a message from the angel Gabriel that she would bear a son—not just any child, but a son who would be great. Luke 1:15 – “For he will be great in the sight of the Lord…” On the other hand, Mary, still a young girl recently betrothed—having never been with a man and without any thoughts of motherhood—also received a sudden message from the same angel Gabriel, telling her she would conceive and give birth to a child. And not just any child, but a great King whose kingdom would never end. Upon hearing this, Mary didn’t hesitate. She set out on a journey to visit Elizabeth to hear her testimony, while also having her own testimony to share. She was filled with excitement. Just imagine the conversation when they met. One might have said, “I thought I would only conceive after being with a man.” The other, “I thought I could only conceive when I was younger and fertile.” But it was at the most unexpected time that God appeared to them. Even you today, if you are saved, might feel that you’re still too young for God to fulfill your purpose. You might think that for God to use you in His work, you need to reach a certain age, finish school, or gain experience first. But I want to tell you—remove those thoughts if you are a child of God. Luke 1:37 – “For nothing is impossible with God.” God’s ways are unsearchable. Mary never imagined she would conceive without being with a man—but it happened because Gabriel told her that nothing is impossible with God. Likewise, the Lord can pour that same grace upon you. Who knows—maybe this very year, 2020, He has already set you up for a great breakthrough in your ministry or calling? Maybe you, who were once barren, will be given a child like Elizabeth? Or in your personal life—your own home, your own business? Even while still young, unschooled, unmarried—it’s possible. But all of that hinges on walking in God’s will. On the other hand, you might feel it’s too late—your time has passed. You’ve waited long for something that hasn’t arrived, and you haven’t made visible progress. You don’t own anything, and even feeding yourself is hard. You’ve started to think it’s too late to begin again. I want to tell you—even Elizabeth thought that way in her old age. But when her appointed time came, she conceived a hero of faith—John the Baptist, about whom Jesus testified: Matthew 11:11 – “Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist.” In the same way, you who are saved—who may feel barren in your ministry, business, or career—who knows? Maybe now is the very season God is conceiving that success within you. By the time the next year ends, you may have surpassed even your greatest expectations. Galatians 4:27 – “For it is written: ‘Be glad, barren woman, you who never bore a child; shout for joy and cry aloud, you who were never in labor; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband.’” But all of this comes only if you are walking in the path of God’s will. Elizabeth was described in the Bible as a righteous woman, blameless in all the Lord’s commandments: Luke 1:6 – “Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly.” However, if you are outside of Christ, don’t expect such miracles in your life. It is best to end this year with the Lord, so that as the new year begins, the Lord also begins with you. And when He begins with you, He truly begins with you. As we’ve seen, God’s ways are unsearchable. You may think it’s too early—or too late—but it might be the exact time for your breakthrough. What you need to do is surrender your life to the Lord. This comes through true repentance—turning away from every sin without holding on to even one. If you’ve been a drunkard, say “enough.” If you’ve been sexually immoral, say “this ends today.” If you’ve been living with someone who is not your spouse, walk away. If you’ve been deceiving others, say “no more—I want a fresh start with God.” Don’t repent just to get a car or a house—repent because your life needs Jesus Christ, and without Him, it is incomplete. Once you’ve done this with all your heart, sincerely turning to Christ, know that God will see your heart. And once He sees that you’ve truly turned, He will forgive you and take the responsibility to draw you to Himself with great power. John 1:12 – “But to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” That divine power will help you overcome the struggles you couldn’t conquer before and enable you to walk faithfully in salvation. Then, to complete your salvation, seek to be baptized in the right way—by full immersion in water (John 3:23), and in the name of JESUS CHRIST as written in: Acts 2:38 – “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” After that, the Holy Spirit will dwell with you forever—until your death, if the rapture hasn’t yet occurred. And all these blessings God gives to His children—blessings that come unexpectedly—will also be released upon you. May the Lord greatly bless you.Please share this message with others. Shalom.
Shalom… The name of the Lord be blessed. Welcome as we continue to learn God’s Word, which is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. (Psalm 119:105) Today, let us remind ourselves how God works so that we do not fall into complaining when we find ourselves going through situations different from what we expected. Like many of us know, the life of Joseph in the Bible carries a very great lesson about how God can lift a person who is hopeless in suffering and raise him up again. But alongside that, there is an important thing to learn about Joseph… When you look at every stage Joseph went through, you realize God was with him and never left him. You will see when he was in Potiphar’s house—even though he was a slave in that house—God made everything he did prosper. Even the livestock given to him to manage grew and were healthier than those of the other workers. Maybe the field he was put in charge of produced more than those of other slaves. Everything Potiphar sent him to do succeeded, unlike when other slaves were sent on errands. Because of this, Potiphar his master saw it and decided to put him in charge of all his household, seeing that this young man had favor and success. Genesis 39:2-6 (ESV):“The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, and he was in the house of his Egyptian master.3 His master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord caused all that he did to succeed in his hands.4 So Joseph found favor in his sight and attended him, and he made him overseer of his house and put him in charge of all that he had.5 From the time that he made him overseer of his house and put him in charge of all that he had, the Lord blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; the blessing of the Lord was on all that he had, in house and field.6 He left all that he had in Joseph’s charge, and because of him, he had no concern about anything except the food that he ate.” Similarly, even after Joseph was falsely accused of attempted rape and thrown into prison, God remained with him. Just as Potiphar saw God’s favor in Joseph, so did the prison warden. He noticed that ever since Joseph came, the prison’s management improved; things were going well. When Joseph was put in charge of the prisoners, troubles among them decreased. Perhaps the warden wished Joseph would remain a prisoner forever because things were running so smoothly. What can we learn from this? Even in slavery and imprisonment, God is with His people. Many do not know this; they think that when a Christian faces troubles, it means God has abandoned them. Just because you are a slave or working hard for someone else, God is not absent from you. You don’t need special prayers to “be freed.” Just because you clean streets or sell in a gang doesn’t mean you have no chance of success. That is the devil’s lie. You might work in someone’s house as a servant, but that is not proof that God is not with you. God is with you there just as He was with Joseph in Potiphar’s house. As long as you know you are saved and live according to the words of Jesus Christ, have peace—the Lord’s presence is with you. Joseph did not have a curse for being sold into slavery; he was a son of Abraham who was blessed. So be humble and don’t complain; it is only a matter of time. You will be promoted. Look closely—if your leader likes you, enjoys having you around, and succeeds when you are with him more than when with others, that is proof God is working for your success, just as He did for Joseph. So be humble, keep the Lord’s presence with you—it is just a matter of time. Do not start saying your leader is oppressing you or using you. Stay calm and faithful like Joseph. God did not fail to bring Joseph out of Potiphar’s house to himself and bless him personally, but He kept Joseph with Potiphar for a special purpose. God did not bless Joseph’s things directly but blessed Potiphar’s things because of Joseph. He prospered Potiphar’s livestock and field, not Joseph’s—although the source of those blessings was Joseph. Likewise, God prospered the prison warden’s work, not Joseph’s. But when the right time, day, month, and year came in heaven’s calendar, famine was meant for the whole earth, and through one man—Joseph—the whole world was to receive favor. That time came for Joseph. Now imagine if God had made Joseph free during Potiphar’s time—living in a beautiful house, prospered and blessed—where would the famine time and Joseph’s wealth be? Would he not have died in the famine like others or sold everything to buy food like others? Where would his houses and livestock be? His father who left him was blessed by God with much livestock and wealth, but despite all that, they had to travel to Egypt to find food. Do you think Joseph could have survived the famine without going through those steps? No. So God’s timing is better than any other time. It is not man who decides but God in heaven. What we must do is humble ourselves every day under His purpose and live a life free of complaints, knowing that the Lord’s presence is still with us. Don’t say, “Now I sell this or that; I should be somewhere else or like that person.” Don’t say that. Ask yourself: Are you aligned with God in what you do like Joseph? Even in the middle of distress, suffering, oppression, or slavery, God is with us and plans good things. If we are faithful to live in His Word, everywhere God’s hand is with us to guide us. There is no place we go where He is not with us. The Bible says so: Psalm 139:5-12 (ESV):“You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me.7 Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence?8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!9 If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,10 even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.11 If I say, ‘Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night,’12 even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you.” Therefore, I encourage you who have decided to deny yourself, reject the world, and follow Jesus Christ at any cost: He is truly with you, His Word is not a lie. The Lord’s presence will be with you always. Trust Him more, believe Him more, live a joyful life, and don’t compare yourself to others. Rather, look to God in all your affairs, and He will bring all things to pass in His time. Join our channel by clicking here >> WHATSAPP The Lord bless you.