04/12/2017
THE ALTAR OF GRACE
(First Ingredient for Success)
Praise God!
I am glad to come your way with the power of the Word once again. On Sunday, November 26, 2017, I led our church in Maryland, USA, to inaugurate and dedicate our new church building (Grace to Grace Center) to God. It was a power packed service and I would love to share portions of God's Word for that service with you this week.
It is great success for anyone, family, group or entity to grow strong enough to put up a monument to reflect their beliefs and goals. This brings joy, fulfilment and a deep sense of accomplishment. On the other hand failure brings ridicule and crashes your self esteem. Hence, everyone desires success in all things. What can you do to experience this success that you so yearn for?
In 1 Kings 3:7-15, Solomon had just succeeded his father David amidst all the drama and contention from his brothers.He offered burnt offerings which made him encounter God that night at Gibeon.
In that encounter, the Lord gave him the first ingredient for success - to know God and have a personal relationship with Him.
"So if you walk in My ways, to keep My statutes and My commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days.” I Kings 3:14
Having a personal relationship with God helps you answer these key questions which sets you up for Success:
- where is my source of strength and grace?
- where am I coming from?
- what am I doing here?
- what is my mission and purpose?
The closer you get to God by observing His ways and commandments through His word, the more you have answers to these questions, which will then lead you on the path of success and achievement. Failure is not your portion! You shall experience lasting success in Jesus name.
Pray with me:
My Father in Heaven, teach me your ways and lead me to walk according to your will and purpose for my life. May I represent your glory by the fruits of my deeds in Jesus name. Amen!