Worthy of Double Honor

By Pastor Mrs 'Tayo Adewale
RCCG Dominion Mercy Seat

David was one of the leaders in the Bible. God called him “a man after His own heart”. The Bible said at one point he had a craving for water, and just said it out, and three men broke out to go get him the water without hesitation.

What an honor?  Our ministers are  craving for members that will be there to  support them, raise their hands up. They  want to know that their teams are with  them. You should not let anybody criticize,  murmur, nor talk bad about the ministers, defend them at any moment.

Why do we need  to honor them? Because it is God that put them  there. The position you don't  honor, you can't get there and  the anointing you don't respect can't work for you.

Malachi 1:6. They carry many burdens that you know nothing about. It does not take long for people to get discouraged if they are not acknowledged for their fine efforts.

Jesus provided opportunities for people to express their public appreciation for the good job done by their spiritual leaders. 1st Thessalonians 5:12-13.

They persevered through many discouraging days. Galatians 6:9. They still stay in the front line despite the attack from the enemy. They have not given up.

Can you appreciate, celebrate and honor them for that? If truly they are your ministers, where is their honor?

The Lord bless and honor you as you honor the ministers, in Jesus Name.

Believe His Prophets & You'll Prosper

By Pastor Joyce Waterman
Jersey city Council Woman at Large

2nd Chronicles 20:20 the word of God says “…if you believe in God you will be established, if you believe His prophet you will prosper”.  And in Hosea 12:13 the bible says that “it is by prophet that God delivered Israel out of Egypt and it is by another prophet that Israel was preserved” When you handle anointing properly you will prosper, you will be preserved.

Numbers16:1-35 shows us an interesting account. Some people gathered themselves together  against Moses. The leader of the rebellious  group was called Korah and his immediate col- league was Dathan and Abi-ram. They said to  Moses, “are you the only elder in this  town?” You hear from God we also hear from  God. Is this ministry your family business?

You Moses, you are the prophet, your elder  brother Aaron you made him  priest, your sister Miriam, you  ask her to lead the choir; you  want to turn the church to family business. But humble and  gentle Moses said I am not the one doing it, God sent me to do it.

Ha!, God has sent us too, they said. Then Moses said in that case let God decide.  And God said gather people together and those who are on your side let them stay on your side and those people who are on the side of the other, let them stay at their side.

Suddenly the ground opened and swallowed the rebels.  If you respect divine anointing you will prosper, if you mishandle divine anointing, the price can be very high. “…if you believe in God you will be established, if you believe His prophet you will prosper”.

You will have good success this 2016.
Remain blessed.
Shalom.

The Importance of Bridling our Tongue

By Sis Amaka Medeiros

Digging Deep Service | RCCG Dominion Mercy Seat

Text :- James 3:8-9

The Tongue 

This is the movable organ in the floor of the mouth in humans that functions in eating, tasting and speaking. It has been said that the "tongue" is one of the most exercised muscles of our body. It has also been estimated that in a typical week, the average person will speak enough words to fill a 500 page book! 

The Bible makes us to understand that:-

The Tongue is powerful. It has a power so great it is capable of producing life or death depending on how it is used. Proverbs 18:21

For the Christian, the use of  the tongue must be a matter of careful forethought and discipline. James 3:5-6, James 1:26. It is deception for any of us to think that Jesus can be be Lord over our life without becoming Lord over our Tongue. The bridle is a leather harness and bit placed in a horse's mouth to control it. In the same manner, Christians must allow the Holy Spirit to bridle their tongues and bring restraints to their words. 

"Speech is an index of the mind" therefore, much can be said of a person's character  by the way he uses his tongue, for Jesus said in a Matthew 12;34 that "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." 

Sins of the Tongue

As Christians we steer clear of the more obvious sins but don't practice that same diligence in bringing our Tongue under the Lord's subjection. 

The lying tongue 

A lying tongue is a misuse of a deadly weapon. Proverbs 25:18, john 8:44 

The Flattering Tongue

Flattery is a sin of the Tongue, it's a form of lying. Psalm 5:9

Hypocritical Tongue 

They use their tongues to sing praises and blessings to God and turn around to use same to speak evil of one another. James 3:9-10

The proud tongue

These types of Christians are so full of themselves Psalm 12:3-4

The Boasting Tongue

Glorifying oneself and speaking of oneself with pride. James 3:5, Galatians 5:26

If you must boast, you are encouraged to boast in the Lord Jeremiah 8:23-24

The overused Tongue

Some Christians talk too much Ecclesiastes 5:3 says that " a fool's voice is known by multitude of words"'

The Swift Tongue

Some are guilty of speaking too swiftly when they really need to wait before saying anything Proverbs 18:13

The Backbiting Tongue 

Backbiters use their tongue against you when you are not present. A backbiter would rather talk about the preacher than to the preacher.  Proverbs 6:19

The Talebearing Tongue

Talebearing runs contrary to Christian edification. Proverbs 18:8

The Cursing tongue

A great number of professing Christians curse regularly. James 3:10-11

The Piercing tongue

Proverbs 12:18. The Bible commands Christians in Colossians 4:6 to have their speech dominated by grace. 

The Silent tongue 

A silent tongue is a sinful tongue because we have been commanded to speak up and with was for the Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 1:8. We, as Christians have an obligation to tell others about Christ.

Why Should We Bridle Our Tongue

1.  Our words have power - Proverbs 18:21

2.  We will be judged by our words - Matthew:-      12:36-37

3.  When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise - Proverbs    10:19

4. The world is watching us - Titus 2:8, 2 Timothy 4:12 

Taming the tongue

James 3:8. The  Tongue can only be tamed by the grace of God. Psalm 141:3 When we surrender our weakness in the area of our tongue to the lord, then can we have His strength to bridle it. 

Take your weaknesses to God

If you realize that your tongue is out of control , you need to allow God to change the attitude of your heart and your mouth, so they can be pleasing to him. Psalm 19:14. His grace and mercy is available for all manner of sins that we confess to Him. 1 John 1:9, but we must also forsake them Proverbs 28:13. 

Take up the sword of the spirit 

We need to arm ourselves with the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17. The more Word we put inside us, the more Word will come out of our mouths. Luke 6:45

Chose your words carefully

Words have power. They can hurt and they can bless. We need to pay attention to every word and phrase that come out of our mouth. Our words have supernatural power—power that changes circumstances and shapes destinies.

Watch your thoughts

In order to control our Tongue, we must first control our thoughts. Right and wrong thinking is the the basis for controlling our words. That is why the enemy bombards our mind with evil thoughts. 2 Corinthians 10:5 . We need to get our minds thinking scripturally. 

Commendable uses of the tongue

Let us consider some right ways to use the Tongue. 

The praising Tongue 

A Christian should use his tongue for praise and thanksgiving to God. Hebrew 13:15, Psalm 34:1

The Gracious Tongue

A christian should use his tongue to edify. With our words, we have the power to bring healing and encouragement to others. We can purposely order our conversations and speak carefully chosen words of God that will not only produce victory in our own lives but in the lives of others as well. It is our privilege and responsibility as Christians to speak forth positive life-giving words in a world immersed in negativity Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 16:24

The praying Tongue

A christian should use his tongue for prayers. Paul tell us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to pray without ceasing. 

The preaching Tongue

The Christian should use his tongue to preach the gospel. It is the responsibility of ever Christian to teach people to believe and obey the gospel of Christ, and also to help restore the erring brethren. 

Conclusion 

Let us be mindful of what we say and how we say it and make a pledge unto the Lord to speak right. The words of our mouth have control over our lives, whether we like it or not or whether we believe it or not. Like a rudder controls the direction of a ship, your tongue controls the direction of your life. God made man to be steward not only over the earth but over our own mouth as well. We are our own prophets. What we say today impacts our tomorrow. 

Finally, the delivery of our word must also be honoring to God exemplary before the world. To be an example "in word" involves our choice of words, the content of our words and the delivery of our words. "For I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgement. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned"  Matthew 12:36-37

Appreciating their Efforts

By Deaconess Oluchi Mfon

1st Thessalonians 5:12-13— "“And we beseech you brethren to know them which labour among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake.

And be at peace among yourselves". Appreciation  builds relationship, people cannot know you  appreciate them if you do not tell them how  important they are to you.

When you compliment people it build lasting relationship and  help people know they are valued.  Remember your  leaders/ministers who first  taught you the word of God Hebrews 13:7—”Remember  them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation” Think of all the good that has come from their lives and stop finding faults.

Several ways to show them our appreciation: speak loving words, remember them in your prayers daily, supporting the ministry financially as Apostle Paul emphasized in 1 Corinthians 9:4-10. As believers when we do not treat the ministers God has given the church with honor, how can we say we honor God?

Let’s appreciate their efforts, and many including the heavens will appreciate you too. God bless you.

You will have good success this 2016.
Remain blessed.
Shalom.

Are You a Waiter?

By Pastor 'Deji Adewale

Isaiah 40:31  But 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.

I want to look at this from another perspective. The perspective of waiters at a restaurant (server), not those waiting for something to come or happen and doing nothing. A waiter  serves. It is those who stoop to serve that will  rise to lead.

Waiters are the  customer service arm of the food and beverage industry – literally, with the trays of  food and drinks they carry from kitchen  to customers’ tables.  They take or-ders, convey them to the  kitchen and deliver the completed dish to the table.

They also clean the dining area and respond to customer queries. Just like ministers who stand as go-between God & His people. They minister to God on behalf of His children; and minister to God’s children on His behalf.

The alternative terms “waitperson” and “server” are becoming increasingly popular. Waiters are responsible for ensuring the continued satisfaction of customers at a restaurant, answering questions and bringing food.

Jesus' example of servanthood couldn't be truer than in a restaurant. Successful leadership begins with commitment to servanthood. Accredited servants always end as acclaimed leaders. Will you serve as one of God’s waiters?

You will have good success this 2016.
Remain blessed.
Shalom