Nuggets

You strip something of its power when you 'ignore' it! It no longer has the ability to occupy your mind, your energy, your life and your future.

No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.

Sin separates you from the presence of God,
Fear separates you from the power of God,
Unbelief separates you from the promises of God.

Potential - speaks of what you can do but haven't done yet.
                - indicates how far you can go but haven't gone yet.
                - promises how much you can accomplish but haven't accomplish yet.
POTENTIAL DOESN'T REFER TO WHAT YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE.

Your emotion puts you in motion:
Right emotion puts you in motion to right actions.
Wrong emotions puts you in motion to wrong actions.

Praise - Worship - Thanksgiving
Praise relates to God's greatness
Worship relates to God's holiness
Thanksgiving relates to God's goodness.

True...

"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God." James 1:5

True Wisdom comes from God and to know true wisdom, one must pursue a relationship with God. God is the source of wisdom. Wisdom begins with a right relationship with God. True spiritual wisdom is not what you know only but its a lifestyle.

"And you will have knowledge of what is true, and that will make you free." John 8: 32 (BBE)

Three areas which the devil wants to convince you that you cannot change:

1. Personality
2. Circumstances
3. Weakness

Requirements to hear the voice of God:

1. Attention
2. Humility
3. Time
4. Quietness

Understanding the difference between Criticism and correction:

Criticism is deadly – It points out your flaws
Correction is life – It points out your potential

Financial wisdom for leaders:

• God holds us accountable so we must be responsible.
• God is our source so we must not walk in unbelief.
• God finances every project He launches.

"The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate." Prov. 8:13 (Webster)

• The fear of the Lord is to walk in God's way and God's word.
• The fear of the Lord is to take side with God and His attributes and desire towards corruption.
• To hate evil
• The fear of the Lord is to be in alliance with God.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. Psalms 111:10 

When one stands on God's word and does things God's way – That's humility

…and when he confidently confesses God's word and God's way – That's faith!

Promises 4 U

Scripture is a never-failing treasury filled with boundless stores of grace. It is the bank of heaven; you may draw from it as much as you please. Charles Spurgeon

“Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.” Psalm 128:1-2


“My God will meet all your needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:19


“May the LORD give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.” Psalm 20:4


“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:23-26


“Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance” Jude 2

Jesus is the yes to every promise of God. William Barclay

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3


“From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another.” John 1:16


“He is the rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He.” Deuteronomy 32:4


“We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.” Romans 5:1-2


“My Father will give you whatever you ask in My Name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” John 16:23-24


“If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” 1 John 5:14

We do not understand the intricate pattern of the stars in their courses, but we know that He who created them does, and that just as surely as He guides them, He is charting a safe course for us. Billy Graham

“The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.” Proverbs 4:18

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28


“For I know the thoughts and the plans that I have for you, says the Lord. Thoughts and plans for welfare and peace, and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.” Jeremiah 29:11


“The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green.” Psalm 92:12-14

God's promises are like the stars: the darker the night, the brighter they shine. David Nicholas

Evangelism in Tombeau Bay

Saturday 9th January at 5.30pm at the Evangelical Church of Tombeau Bay in Mauritius was our church first outreach and the band's outing. The event was organized in line with one of our member's family gathering celebration.

Diane and the band started with Praise and Worship and we seize the opportunity to introduced songs from our CD "I Will Dwell". Then John and Christine Ip with a drama team followed with a sketch demonstrating the love of Jesus to save, heal and deliver.

The message was short and simple..."The goodness of God"

It challenged the people, believers and unbelievers, to taste and see that the Lord is good (Ps 34:8). The message encouraged people to put their trust in God in order to see a manifestation of his power to turn their dream into reality in 2010.

At the altar call, three people opened their heart to the Lord but we sensed that many felt His love within but because it was a family gathering, they may have felt awkward.

We sat down and had dinner and many came to speak to me and thanked us for this moment.

I thank God that this is the beginning of something good in that precious family. It truly was an honour to be the guest at this family gathering.

James