BIBLE IN A YEAR: Ezek. 22-24
AMBITION OR VISION
MEMORIZE: "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he" (Prov. 29:18)
READ: 1 Cor. 12:27-31
In 1 Corinthians 12:31, Paul says......“covet earnestly the best gifts......” The word ‘covet’ in that verse comes from a Greek word ‘zelos’ which means, having a strong passion for something. You can desire great spiritual heights. Just ensure you adopt God’s method for arriving at that goal. If you go the way of ambition, you may employ several carnal methods that will defeat your purpose. But if you go by the way of vision, you will achieve that spiritual desire.
The two sons of Zebedee, James and John, were chosen by the Lord. They were among the twelve. After following Him for a period, they were convinced that all Jesus told them, both of the present and the after-life were true. At a point, considering that Jesus had twelve of them, they began to think of how they could become more prominent so as to occupy the most important positions beside the throne ofJesus in Heaven. They wanted nothing short of that. That was a good desire. Suddenly, it dawned on them that they could achieve their aim through lobbying. They convinced their mother to go with them, believing Jesus will be compelled by her plea. When they requested for the heavenly positions, Jesus told them the method they were adopting would not fetch them their desire. He told them that getting to that position required a very costly price. They said they were prepared to pay it. (Matthew 20:20-28). Are you prepared to pay the price to get to your goal?
The other disciples heard and were moved with anger but Jesus pacified them and told them how to be great in Heaven. James and John were unperturbed. They paid extra attention to Christ’s teachings and ensured they made Him happy. Before long, they caught the vision of humility, that will earn them their desire. They became so close to Jesus that He hardly went anywhere without them. Together with Peter they became a part of His inner circle. They did not stop there. John went steps further and became number one. In Acts 12:1-2, James eventually crowned his efforts at becoming great in Heaven by becoming the first Apostle to be martyred. John continued and was later thrown into hot oil. When he would not die, his persecutors eventually banished him to a most dangerous island, Patmos, full of wild animals. He too paid the price! Today, they occupy great positions in Heaven. You too can follow God’s way to fulfilling your ambition.
ACTIONPOINT: Ambition is man's way into his destiny while vision is God's path into His destiny for man. Man's ambition can never lead you to God's destination. Grab a vision today
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The Household of Faith
The Household of Faith, a ministry of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), was established in Chicago, Illinois in 2004.
The Pastor in Charge of the church is Pastor Akin Gbenro.
This ministry has over 250 members within the the Chicago and Indianapolis Area.
The Pastor in Charge of the church is Pastor Akin Gbenro.
This ministry has over 250 members within the the Chicago and Indianapolis Area.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has a vision to spread the Word of God to the ends of the earth. It is a Bible believing church, where the teaching and a missionary approach emphasize the proper conduct and moral behavior of people. The church has an appeal to all types of people worldwide, with a determination to teach people in their various geographical areas, stages of secular life and levels of spiritual development.
The General Overseer of the church is Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The church was founded in 1952 and since then, the church has grown to over 5,000 parishes worldwide with a total congregational strength of over one million people.
Presently, there are established missions in many African countries, as well as Europe, Asia, the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, South America and Australia.
RCCG has also been involved in establishing schools, rehabilitation centers, child care and support centers.
The General Overseer of the church is Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The church was founded in 1952 and since then, the church has grown to over 5,000 parishes worldwide with a total congregational strength of over one million people.
Presently, there are established missions in many African countries, as well as Europe, Asia, the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, South America and Australia.
RCCG has also been involved in establishing schools, rehabilitation centers, child care and support centers.
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i thought in my mind...many have died and wish they had just ONE more chance to make things right and never mess up again.
Back home, i heard of a pastor that ministered in my church ( unfortunately i wasnt there). the man explained the story of how he died and went straight to the gates of heaven for judgment. he said after everything,he was sent straight to hell. he said, he begged and begged but that wont work, then a beast came to drag him away after his judgment. he said the beast was so strong that it grabed hm by the leg and draged him on the floor..heading to hell....then he said due to divine mercy, the lord stoped the beast and gave him another chance and ....thats why he is a pastor today
WHAT AM I SAYING FROM THIS STORY?......MANY do not have the chance and oppourtunity that we have now......please...PLEASE ...PLEASE MAKE THE BEST USE OF IT BEFORE ITS TOO LATE..GOD HELP US IN JESUS NAME...AMEN!
ONLY TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!...AMEN!
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