Handling People Pressures

‘Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’ Matthew 11:28

We all face different types of pressures daily, especially from people who require one thing or another from us. Sometimes we may feel like we’re being bombarded and overwhelmed in trying to address these pressures in addition to other things we’re balancing.

But God’s plan for us isn’t for us to live a harassed life and Jesus gives us a template for how we can handle such. Jesus dealt with multitudes during His earthly ministry as throngs of people bombarded him daily looking for one thing or another. Yet in spite of the magnitude of what He had to deal with, Jesus was never hurried or stressed out.

How did he cope with the pressures? What was his attitude towards the crowds and their demands? How do we learn from him in dealing with the different multitudes of pressures and challenges in our own lives? We will look at these and more this series and we pray this study blesses you, positively impacts every aspect of your life and stirs up a hunger for God in you. Click HERE to download the study

Daniel: A Man of Influence

‘…but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.’ Daniel 11:32

Daniel’s life was quite interesting for several reasons. He arrived in Babylon as a young slave boy and yet rose to the highest levels of leadership in the city. Daniel was a highly sought-after government official who never preached a single message, yet each king he worked with acknowledged the sovereignty of God because of their encounters with him.

Daniel had a full-time demanding career and excelled in the marketplace, yet he still had a thriving relationship with God. He faced life threatening persecution and yet stood steadfast in his walk with God.

There are definitely many lessons for us to learn from him as Daniel lived a life that influenced the destinies of men and of nations, both within his lifetime and beyond.

This 20-day study looks at the Book of Daniel from the perspective of the strategies he employed to excel both in his long spanning career and spiritual journey and how to apply those strategies to have a life of lasting impact.

Our prayer is that this study blesses you and positively impacts every aspect of your life. Click HERE to download the study.

Exploring Spiritual Laws

‘All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.’ II Timothy 3:16-17

The Bible can be studied in the context of being the believer’s constitution and as with any constitution there are several laws in place to guide the effective running of the territory. The thing about laws is that they are universally applicable and have the same consequences either for following or breaking them. For example, the law of gravity is universal regardless of race, nationality or creed. If a baby drops an item in China it will automatically fall to the ground, likewise if an adult does the same in Liberia.

This is the same thing with the laws we have in the Bible, they are applicable to all mankind and the outcome of being consistent in following or breaking a spiritual law is almost always predictable. Almost always because there are times a superior law can be applied to counter an existing law. For example, the law of aerodynamics is superior to the law of gravity in keeping things in the air rather than have them automatically drop to the ground.

Are there spiritual laws we are breaking that are keeping us bound? If we reflect on our lives has it been relatively predictable or haphazard and inconsistent? Do we know what laws to apply per time and per situation or are we mixing things up?

This series we are looking at some of the laws in the Bible and how following or breaking them can significantly alter the trajectory of our destiny. Click Here to download the study.

Understanding the Watches of the Day

‘Arise, cry out in the night, at the beginning of the watches…’ Lamentations 2:19

We typically measure a day as a period of 24hours, but in studying the Bible we will notice that there are often references to ‘watches’ when it comes to identifying periods of time in a day. Specifically, we see references to the first, second, third and fourth watches of the day and night.

This series we are digging a bit deeper as we look at the 8 watches of the day and their significance.

We pray that the Holy Spirit will open our eyes and grant us understanding and the ability to implement what we learn during this study. Click Here to download the series.

Becoming A Spiritual Heavyweight

‘Tekel means ‘weighed’—you have been weighed on the balances and have not measured up.’ Daniel 5:27

We are all constantly being weighed either in the physical or spiritual. While it’s obvious when someone is a physical heavyweight, it’s not necessarily the case with spiritual weight as God’s measuring system is very different from ours – also the key metrics may not be what we think they are.

I am sure we must have wondered at some point: why is it that some people will fast and pray extensively to achieve the same result as someone who just makes a declaration? This tells us that we don’t all carry the same weight and that the weight we carry has a direct correlation to our level of spiritual influence and power

This series we are looking at how we can increase our ‘weight’ in the spirit. Our prayer is that the Lord will use this series to open our eyes to what He values and help us align our lives accordingly. Click HERE to download the study.

Lessons From the Life of Joseph

‘And the patriarchs, becoming envious, sold Joseph into Egypt. But God was with him…’ Acts 7:9

Oftentimes when we think of Joseph, what comes to mind is the multi-coloured coat his father Jacob gave him, and the envy Joseph’s brothers had for him because of the dreams he had. Yet there is a lot more to his character and the intricacies of his life journey and walk with God which we can apply to our lives today.

In spite of the various challenges Joseph faced the Lord was with him, guiding and developing him throughout. Yes, Joseph’s character was tested from when he had the dreams to when he became a leader in Egypt, but God used those challenges to build Joseph into a man that could be trusted with the destiny of nations.

For many of us who have a desire for God to use us, let’s look at Joseph’s life and some of the principles we can apply as we see how God used circumstances to shape him into a leader that would have not just local but international relevance and impact. Click here to download the study.

Making the Enemy Flee

Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered: let them also that hate Him flee before Him. Psalm 68:1

We have the guarantee of victory because of the price Jesus paid for us on the cross. However, the Bible tells us that the Lord trains our hands for war and our fingers for battle (Psalm 144:1) so there are strategies we need to employ for defeating the enemy effectively leaving no choice but to flee from us.

This series we will look at some of these strategies that will enable us to live out our mandate of being more than conquerors. Click HERE to download the study.

The Power of Consecration in the Marketplace

‘Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself’ 1 Corinthians 6:19 NLT

‘Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.’ Matthew 6:33 NLT

Consecration is defined as the action of making or declaring something sacred. As temples of the Holy Spirit, we are to live a consecrated life – meaning every aspect of our lives is dedicated to God in holiness. While there are general instructions for consecration in the Bible (a lifestyle of holiness, purity etc) there may also be specific instructions the Holy Spirit will give us as individuals which may be for a season or a lifetime.

Consecration is essentially being set apart for a noble purpose, for the Lord’s use and most times it’s spoken of in the context of spiritual activity. But what does it mean for us in the marketplace? For instance, if Jesus was your colleague at work how would He function? If Jesus ran the business next door to yours, how would He do it? And beyond this, what type of results would we expect to see?

In this series we are looking at 7 Things consecration does for us in the marketplace. Our prayer is that as we go through this series, the Lord will grant us a revelation of the benefits of living life His way and representing Him effectively in our businesses/careers. Click HERE to download the series.

Destiny Diverters

‘For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.’ Jeremiah 29:11

God has amazing plans for all believers, all His thoughts and plans for us are always for good and He has an expected end point in mind for us – what we can call our destiny. However just because God has a plan for us does not automatically mean that plan will be fulfilled the way He wants – God will always do His part, but we also have a role to play.

In reality not everyone gets to know or fulfill God’s plans to the extent that He has desired for us. Why is this so and what are the things we need to be mindful of so our destinies are not diverted?

This series we look at 10 areas we need to be mindful of as we partner with God to ensure we fulfil His plans for our lives. Click Here to download the study.

Understanding our Roles as Kings & Priests

‘But you are God’s chosen treasure —priests who are kings, a spiritual “nation” set apart as God’s devoted ones. He called you out of darkness to experience his marvelous light, and now he claims you as his very own. He did this so that you would broadcast his glorious wonders throughout the world.’ 1 Peter 2:9 TPT

As believers we constantly play a dual role – our spiritual role as priests and our earthly role as kings. Sometimes we may fall into the error of thinking spirituality is limited to being exercised or experienced only on designated days when we gather at a specific place (physically or online). But that’s not how God designed it. Life is spiritual and so we must exercise our duality daily in our different spheres of influence. What are the rights and responsibilities you have as a priest? How do you exercise dominion as a king?

In this series as we go through these and we pray that the Holy Spirit will grant us revelation as He transforms and equips us to walk in the fullness of these roles. Click Here to download the series.