IAG Lighthouse Ministries Kokstad

20/06/2026

19/06/2026

Stand Firm in God's Promises:.. Regardless of what you are going through, irrespective of your loss, fear, or rejection, and regardless of the doctor’s report, financial statement, or emotional state, I encourage you to stand firm in God's promises of provision and protection. Keep your feet planted on the solid ground of faith, remaining immovable and refusing to back down, give up, or give in. Instead, face the challenges head-on and declare your identity as a child of God. No matter what people may think or say about you, or what Satan may throw at you, maintain your composure and resolve. Say, "I’m a child of God. I will not be deterred or intimidated. I may feel discouraged or disappointed, but I will not be defeated. I will not succumb to stress or depression. I will not surrender, quit, or be a victim. I will walk like a victor. I am a winner, not a loser." Above all, remember the empowering words of Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Embrace this truth and let it guide your actions and mindset. Stand firm, and you will find strength and resilience in God's promises.

18/06/2026

The funeral of Ronel v/d Merwe will be on Saturday 10h00...

18/06/2026

"So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please...." Isaiah 55:11

It can be challenging at times to believe what God has promised. Especially when everything in our life appears opposite of what God declared. It is in those times we have to stand firm and trust and depend on the Lord. God wants to see if we will continue to believe Him or be moved by our circumstances. It's during those times we need people around us who are of like mind and strong in faith. Without faith we can't please God. What we verbalize, do or think can greatly impact us. We have the power to set positive or negative results in motion. This is why it is important to have a strong positive circle and no negative people around us. Whatever we declare and decree out of our mouths must be positive and affirmative, lining up with what God spoke to us. Our actions must be representative of faith, not doubt.

17/06/2026

The world rewards visibily......but God works in hidden places seeds grow underground no one sees them cracking open in the dark...no one applauds the roots fighting through soil without that hidden season...foundation are built beneath buildings...character develops in private...the part that keeps it standing...is those unseen seasons where the deepest transformation takes place Zechariah 4: 10 "Do not despise these small beginnings for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin " He counts the sacrifices maybe this season feels like being buried...but you not you planted...you not forgotten you're being watered by a Father who specializes in hidden places...God will bring to light what grew in secret...this hidden place today is your holy ground...

16/06/2026

“I will go before you and make the crooked places straight…” Isaiah 45:2

It’s such an encouragement to know that we serve a God Who will make our crooked places straight, make the rough places smooth, level the exalted places, and level the mountains. Are you going through a season where you feel like every time you try to move forward, you hit a roadblock? Something happens that throws you off course. Be encouraged today because when you submit your life to the Lord, He promises to go before you. He is preparing a way for you. He is making your crooked places straight and your rough places smooth. You may be going through a difficult time right now, but it’s not the end. It’s only the beginning, and God has equipped you for this journey.

15/06/2026

You are not free until you free yourself from trying to please everyone. Be the authentic you. Anybody that truly loves and cares about you will love you for who you are, not for whom they want you to be. Be and do the very best you can. But if your best is not good enough for someone, honestly speaking, that is their problem, not yours. You cannot please everyone and still expect to please God. In the process of trying to please everyone, you will hurt yourself, disappoint everyone, compromise your beliefs and dishonor God. The truth is that you cannot please everyone. It is impossible. It is time-wasting and energy-draining. You can be the nicest person in town. You can overflow with love, kindness, and mercy. You can be the most generous, warm-hearted, and kind human there has ever been, but there will always be someone who will not like you. Even Jesus was not liked and loved by everyone. Seeking to make everyone happy is a sure way to guarantee yourself a life of misery. "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." (Galatians 1:10)

14/06/2026

.Guard the Gates of Your Thoughts: The human mind is one of the crowns of God’s creative power. God calls us to be stewards of our minds, recognizing that our thoughts have a significant impact on our attitudes, actions, and ultimately, our destinies. The Bible encourages us to cultivate a mindset that is focused on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8). Our minds are powerful tools, capable of shaping our perspectives and influencing people and the world around us. Therefore, be intentional in guarding the gates of our minds, filtering out negative and destructive thoughts while actively filling our minds with God's truth and promises. Spend time in prayer and meditation, allowing His Word to shape your values, beliefs, thoughts, and perspectives. Surround yourself with positive influences and seek wise counsel. Remember, the transformation of your mind begins with a single decision to renew it. Refuse to believe the enemy's lies that you are stuck in your old ways. When you align your thoughts with God's truth and principles, you will experience divine renewal, peace, joy, and victory in every area of your life.

13/06/2026

Wait On God: Waiting time is not wasted time. Regardless of how long you have waited, don’t be tempted to quit or give up. Don't be discouraged when others around you advance and pass you by. Fight the urge to compare your pace of progress with that of others. God is working things out, aligning events, and strategically placing people around you to bring the best possible outcome for your life. Therefore be still and let God finish what he has started. Don’t walk away from the place of your blessings. Don’t give up too early. God is on time. When everything and everyone has aligned and synced with God’s plan for your life, God will come through for you in a marvelous way. Wait on God and He will never let you down. Whatever it is that you've been waiting for, believe that, "They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31. Those that wait on God will never be disappointed. Today, let your prayer be, "Lord teach me to be still and wait. Amen."

12/06/2026

We often see difficult circumstances through a narrow lens that doesn’t let in all the light or the complete image. We often have tunnel vision that robs us of the entire picture that surrounds us. When I think of suffering, pain, tragedy and loss, I try to remind myself what I can understand is entirely limited by the mere fact of my humanity. I’m not God, I don’t know all, cannot see all, cannot understand all that is involved in every situation, but I must try to allow God to be God, and trust in His decisions and oversight. “Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity, All that I know is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything complete, just as God knows me complete.” 1 Corinthians 13:12