TAKE THE STEP FOR A SECOND CHANCE

The Bible tells us that what we say to others can bring great blessing and healing to a man, thereby he finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word; knowing a word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. So why do we often struggle to give encouraging words? In James 3:1-8, James reminds us that no one can tame the tongue, which is a fire that can blaze out of control, as controlling our words sometimes difficult. Words we communicate that brings forth power and bridge the distance between us and others positively is by having a kind of relational structured relationship which entails first understanding the issues raised before offering an answer or making a response. For it is written in

Proverbs 18:21

 “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit”.

There are positive or negative forces in the spiritual relm that works through communication here on earth, especially in relation to our mind set, which is invisible to man but visible to God our creator with the great force we want working for us which is the Holy Spirit through its positive authenticity, which surprisingly fall on deaf ears of certain individuals and thereby misinterpreted or are easily misunderstood due to walls of fear, insecurity, self-protection, lack of trust. Unleashing our feelings is not always the path to authentic encouragement for both the one telling a story and the one responding. We should share personal stories authentically and vulnerably with those we have come to trust, as it’s often unwise to offer counsel to someone with whom you have no credibility. Constructive counsel through compassion and acceptance should be shared within a relationship of trust with commitment to othersas the crucial element for as we demonstrate commitment, trust builds. Paul describes the real meaning of commitment like this:

Ephesians 4:29

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

It is true that Christians are fully accepted by God because of Jesus’ shed blood so there is now no condemnation. However, many a time people foolishly fail to grasp that God’s acceptance does not represent a legitimate measure of their value. Out of fear of rejection of people they hide from others. We can’t hide ourselves from one another out of fear of rejection if we want our shared stories to encourage us. Sharing stories involves sharing the joys and sorrows, the successes and failures, the aspirations and disappointments of life. This kind of sharing requires vulnerability, and meeting such vulnerability with acceptance produces encouragement. Choosing to share the right words at the right time in response to another’s deeply personal story can be a powerful source of encouragement to all around. The essential fear that is locked deep in the core of fallen people is the fear of insecurity (rejection) and insignificance (loss of value). If, as encouragers we clearly understand that these two deep longings lie beneath people’s layers of self-sufficiency, our words may reflect a greater understanding of people’s fear and will be sensitive to ways in which we can pick up on the basic needs and say something that can bring hope to a person who otherwise might despair of ever experiencing the security and significance available in Christ. It is preeminent to know the power of our ability to listen well to both the verbal and nonverbal forms of communication for it determines the level at which we can encourage and give counsel to others. It is easy for us to get lost in self deception of presuming on ones ability and security of the world either as an individual or as a nation, that we actually loose total focus of who is in control of our lives. Living in false security in the world we live in today is more of presumption upon one’s ability or misplaced trust in idols. This can be seen in our reliance on our plans, daily schedules but somehow forgetting that guaranteed safety and security whether natural or spiritual ultimately is to be found in God himself.

 Ps.24: 1

 The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;      

As a child, we draw our imaginative pictures, making the most entertaining artwork, but when we wanted to start a new drawing, we could simply wipe it off and have a clean slate to start anew! God is like that with us. Sometimes we get turned around and shaken up a bit, but He wipes off our errors in life, a God of graceful second chances! Aren’t you glad that we serve a risen Saviour who gives us more than one opportunity to be blessed?

In the Bible, there are several examples of those who needed another chance:

  • King David of Israel called a man after God’s own heart, committed adultery with Bathsheba.
  • Peter denied knowing Christ three times, even after he had the revelation of who Jesus was.
  • The great apostle Paul was responsible for arresting and murdering Christians before his Damascus Road experience. He was among those at the stoning of Stephen, the first Christian martyr

As God showed mercy toward those in the Bible and He didn’t want them to miss their heavenly purpose. He gave them a second chance! Therefore, God is willing to give you and your loved ones a second chance this miracle month of Life judgement (nine) to take advantage of a chance that you might have missed during the resurrection season. For it is written in:

John 11:25
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

Be encouraged to take your opportunity to direct divine activity in your life, to take a second chance in whatever situation you are facing or for a loved one who needs salvation or a second chance in life. The best thing you can ever do for yourself is take a step to release your faith seed to God and believe that God’s resurrection power will work on your behalf!  You have the ability to unlock your miracle by a simple act of obedience to what God is asking you to do in faith today. Brethren, take this precious moment to reflect on YOUR testimony of God’s faithfulness as you unlock your miracle and enter into a season of blessing this month of life judgement.

Proverbs 23:10-11
 Do not remove the ancient landmark, nor enter the fields of the fatherless; For their Redeemer is mighty; He will plead their cause against you

Proverbs 31:8-9
 Open your mouth for the speechless, in the cause of all who are appointed to die. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

When we interact together as brothers and sisters in Christ, we can err on both sides of statements that offend or hurt the listener, or the person listening response to a story in a disrespectful or patronizing manner. In both cases, the two must be willing to experience forgiveness. The one must be willing to own up to his or her error, whether it was wilful or unintentional offensiveness. The other must be willing to respond with forgiveness to weave new bonds of trust; however, it may take time to rebuild the trust, but it can grow if both parties go through a process of forgiveness, as we are the ones who have experienced the greatest forgiveness of all: reconciliation with our heavenly Father and all the blessing that accompanies it. Beloved take this precious moment once again to be thankful for life and for those who are stranded due to unforeseen errors and traps of life but alive. Rejoice in the peace and joy that only God and His nature can give. Remember we can only be established and secure by serving God each and every day and taking time to pray and worship HIM with every being of our life. Remember as you act in faith, what you have heard from the beginning, God command that you walk in obedience to His commands in love. Take the step for a second chance in His love to unlock yours and loved ones miracle salvation, great deliverance and redemption today.

1 Peter 1:2 

Who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance

Shalom!

                            BY

                                         Rev Sophy Wahab (c)

ANOINTING

Anointing is powerful.

You can anoint by oil, Holy Spirit, and word of GOD;

Through, the blood of the Lamb.

The book of Isaiah says, by anointing of the oil;

The yoke is destroyed.

The book of Psalms says, by anointing my head with oil;

My cup runs over.

Day and night I anoint everything that concerns me, and

My family, near and far.

Anointing broke the yoke out of my family.

It works by faith and confession of the word.

The book of 1John says, with the anointing

From the holy one, we know all things.

The book of revelations says, anoint your eyes with eye salve;

That you may see.

Book of Mathew says, anoint your head;

When you fast and wash your face.

Anointing breaks the yoke.

Anointing sets you on fire through the Holy Spirit;

To speak in tongues; in understanding

Only to our FATHER in heaven.

Anointing heals us.

Anointing protects us.

Anointing blesses us.

By anointing lives are saved.

By anointing, lives are delivered.

By anointing, family are restored.

By anointing, barren have children.

By anointing, impossible is possible.

                                                            Overpowering Feeling @ 2001

 

                             Extract from POEMS OF HEALING EMOTIONS  (c) Sophy Wahab.