Man of exceptional quality

Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. Finally these men said, "We will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God."
Daniel 6:3-5


MAN OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY

This verse was send to me by my wife; it really is an exceptional verse because it highlights one very important aspect of Christian life, which is our life to the non-believers are not judged by the knowledge, our enthusiasm in church, the ministry we participate because non-believers only see God through the way we live our DAILY life.

Just like Daniel, almost 100%of us are either working in the world or are in contact with people who have yet to believe in God, and the worst thing we can do is to live such a bad testimony that non-believers wonder if there is actually a God. I have heard enough testimony’s from non Christian who complain that they know of Christians who gossip a lot, complain and grumble when there is work, Christians who never do their job well, and are constantly obnoxious or constantly failing subjects.

Remember non-Christian are not convicted because you do a lot of ministry but they are convicted because they see how God changed your life to be more gentle, loving, kind and forgiving. It is no wonder that Timothy wrote that before one becomes an overseer, he must first have inner qualities
That exudes the flavour of Christ.

In the words from the book of Daniel, I hope that one day when a non-believer scrutinize our life they can write this about you. The words are little modified, to the NEW PAUL TRANSLATION… the blanks are your name … read it as though you are reading about yourself.

Daniel 6:3-5

Now ______ so distinguished himself among the administrators and the manager by his exceptional qualities that the Company Owner planned to promote him to be the CEO over the whole Company. At this, the administrators and the managers tried to find grounds for charges against ________ in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent.

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Funny Joke

In a worldwide survey, a single question was asked:
'Please give your opinion about the food shortage in the rest of the world.'
The survey was a huge failure due to the following reasons:
• In Africa they did not know what 'food' meant.
• In Western Europe, they did not know what 'shortage' meant.
• In Eastern Europe, they did not know what 'opinion' meant.
• In South America, they did not know what 'please' meant.
• And in the US, they did not know what 'the rest of the world' meant.

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God’s love language?

God’s love language?

Sometimes in the myriad of all the hustle and bustle of life, we loss focus on what God really wants from us. It’s like trying to woo a lady, you buy lots of presents and expensive gifts thinking that it will win her heart but only to realise that it’s not her love language.

If we are indeed created in the image of God then, I would believe that God has a love language too. And throughout ages men have tried to expound the deep truth of God’s heart and come out with a formula to prove our love to God.

Some say that if we love God we need to study and learn and understand the mysteries of the bible, Some say that if we love God we need to serve with all our heart to prove our love to God, while other says that to love God is to see our life thoroughly transform and to be able to live a life of faith.

Maybe the simplest answer may just be right in front of us, I believe all the above is true, but these will be the by-product of our love not vice versa. I think the one thing that truly God desire, is to be able to have an intimate relationship with us. When he created Adam and eve, he wanted to share his joy, his happiness and have close relationship with them. It was a relationship that God wanted from his created being. That is why the bible say the most important commandment is to love your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength.

Isn’t it ironic that sometimes, in our pursuit to show our love we assume we had to do a lot more. A classic example was the story of Mary and Martha. One devoted her love to serving; while another devoted her life to sitting at the feet of Jesus and God commended Mary for that. David also knew the key and that was a close relationship with God and God loved him because of that.

What it simply is is that all God want is for us first is to be able to have a consistent relationship with him through our worship, prayer and word. God wants us to seek him and to always desire to be at his feet. We can serve God without knowing him, We can change without loving him, We can read the bible without understanding him, But we certainly cannot love him without doing all the above.

Therefore if the extent of our love is strong, we do not need to be pushed to change, to read the bible, to serve, because our love will motivate us to do so. Never let your relationship with God take second place to your service to God. It’s the relationship he desires not the service.

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God’s timing and God’s will.

If you were to ask most Christian, we would all agree that God’s has a plan for our life. His plan is often incorporated into His will for the world. God’s will does not change, He wants all to come to know him and that their life is changed and transform in the process of knowing him. God desires for us to have an abundant life.

But sometimes men in their zeal, set the agenda for God rather than allowing God to work his will into our life. Abraham was promised a son, but did not eventuate until the time was right. We could try to cajole God to follow our will and timetable. But that would be putting God in a box.

One verse in particular struck me in 1Timothy 3:6 which timothy mention about not allowing a recent convert to be a leader.

1 Tim 3:6He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil.

So I wondered who is considered a recent convert, and who is too new for ministry. Some theologians and teachers have often debated how long it normally takes for someone to be a leader in the house of God. I have heard some saying half a year is all it takes to build a leader, while some say more than a year.

I do believe that God did not set a specific time frame because everyone is different and circumstances vary with different people. Rather than being time-led, God’s timing is often results led. Therefore when a person is ready in ministry, success often follows them in their endeavours.

Rather than being led pushed by people or circumstances, you would find that you are being pulled towards your calling.

May God be your strength

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Been a long time in coming

Its been almost 3 weeks to my post. After coming back from holiday it seems there is always somthing i have to do.

Unfortunately today, i forgot to switch my carheadlights now am stuck in the office waiting for my wife to rescue me of sort. .... so praying that i can get out of office soon. i hope mine is not the only car in the field though.

I should start blogging more daily and write some of what i learn daily as well. we alwasy seem to start well and sort of fizzle out... I plan to continue my blog and make time for it.

Office is so quiet... no one around... people must think i ma crazy to stay so late... but anyway..no choice. That is life

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