Legacy Series

  Hello! Welcome to another edition of purpose and assignment 😁 So, here are a few things that caught my attention as I studied Esther and the four Hebrew boys recently. I hope they are of great use to you especially in the coming year. See you at the end...🌞 🌲 Gather knowledge (Dan. 1:4). In the story of the Hebrew boys, one of the criteria for the men that the king would choose to serve his government was that they had to be "well versed in all kinds of wisdom ." (KJV) It's one thing to be a master in a certain field but to be versed in ALL kinds of wisdom?This meant that they couldn't be limited to the knowledge they got from their formal education, they had to be avid readers and voracious learners. Bear in mind that this was their own purpose journey and, as such, they risked missing out on God's plan for them if they failed in this criteria.  Important Tip : This wasn't a role God could play for them, they had to do this by and for themselves. Can yo

Hello! Welcome to Legacy Series! Let's dive right into learning from Joseph and Moses about purpose and assignment... 🌠 Gen. 37:4. Did you know that Joseph's brothers not only hated him for his dreams, but also because of the way he talked ? There's a 'way' visionaries speak. You won't catch them talking down on themselves or their dreams, or even on others. They are not proud or arrogant but they are confident (we'll talk about the source of this confidence later on). They also realise that there is power in the tongue and would rather use this power positively. 🌠 Gen. 39:7-10. Focus! Focus!! Focus!!! Distractions are real and they could be anything! Stay focused! Joseph could have been distracted by the appetite for sex just as Judah was in the previous chapter but he knew purpose was at stake. Pleasures would come later but for now, they were simply going to be distractions to him. Have you allowed something derail you from what ought to be your focus?

  Hiya!🤗 In one of my recent posts, I mentioned that we are in uncertain times. I believe that with each passing day, the times become even more uncertain and those who thought that they could easily predict the future based on previous trends, have seen that the times we're in are simply...different. In the midst of all this, it's very easy to get overwhelmed, frustrated, and possibly slip into depression because of the many thoughts of worry, fear and anxiety. But thank God for Jesus, our peace in every storm! We are sure that we will come out on the other side victorious and strong, because of Jesus. Our hope for a brighter and better future is found in Him, and He is our most important need and all-in-one solution in these uncertain times. This really isn't the time to be on the fence. More than ever before, it's a time to believe in Jesus and what He offers you! He is the only reliable Rock in these uncertain times.  People are dying everyday, not certain about w

  Hey there! How was September? Share it with me in the comments😉! Meanwhile, today we'll be talking about a topic that plagues many people in our world - Comparison. If you remember Cain and Abel's story in Genesis, the Bible explains that Cain was angry that God received Abel's sacrifice but did not acknowledge his - Comparison . I believe Cain's envy didn't begin with the 'sacrifice saga', it was a seed that had been growing for sometime. His comparison of himself against Abel must have led to jealousy; jealousy led to envy; envy led to hatred; hatred led to murder! And he had to bear the consequences  of his action all his life! Comparison is a destroyer; give it one mile and it takes 10,000!  Jealousy and all its family members (envy, covetousness etc.) begin first with one thought of comparison. You know how you see something that someone else has and begin to wonder, " I don't have that. They look better or are doing better than me because o

  It's very difficult to just... stay .  I know there are concentration lords among us, but really, for some of us it's a serious battle.  You may have seen some parents play that game with their kids where they put candies in front of the kids but ask them not to touch the candies until a certain time. It's always hilarious the things those kids do in a bid to just...stay😂. Some count, some wonder, some sing, some try to play...all the while hoping their waiting time could just come to an end😁 Aren't we that way sometimes? God places us somewhere and asks us to stay till He's ready (or we're ready) to move to the next phase. An idea. A business. A relationship. A job. A location. A career path... But then, things happen and it gradually becomes difficult to just stay where He has placed us. Challenges happen, comparison happens, unmet expectations happen, life happens, and it begins to get uneasy and uncomfortable to just...stay.   Like those kids, we want to

Welcome!🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊 I have titled this post Practice Hospitality, because  all the points we will discuss, except one, relate to this.  Also, these lessons were taken from Romans 13 (NLT). There are many beautiful lessons in that passage (and I'd love to see your own lessons in the comments😉), but I major on just four of them in this post. Let's dive in! 🌲"Always be eager to practice hospitality ." (V 13b) You may not like being hospitable, you may not know how to do it, or you may be a novice at doing it. Whichever is your case, practicing it will make you better at it. Keep doing it! Make it a job . Consciously and constantly go out of your way to be hospitable - whether you're a naturally kind person or not; be it to a stranger or to someone you already know.  Verse 16 says "Don't be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people." Ordinary may imply "not your typical friend", but we are to be hospitable to them anyway. I'm sur

Heyyy! It's such a delight to have you here!💃💃💃 Today, we will discuss a topic that has been on my heart. Do read to the end,  feel free to share, and don't forget to leave your comments. Let's dive in! I was discussing with a close friend recently, and I realized that we are both in a season where we are questioning everything that we do, in a bid to know the underlying factors and reasons for our doing these things.  Trust me, we're not talking about "bad things", but good things, godly things. Although they are good and godly, there is still a need to know the motivation behind the things that we do and the things we believe. Are we just following the crowd? Or do we have a personal conviction for doing/believing what we do/believe? Do we really understand the purpose of the things that we do? Or do we simply do them because we were told as kids that it's the right thing to do? I would like you to ask yourself the same questions today. There are a nu

Heyyy! How are you doing today?  I'm sure you are wondering if you read that title correctly... Well, yes you did! I began giving out freebies earlier in the month to celebrate one year of releasing The Backstage Process to be a blessing to the world.  If you missed it, kindly click here to read a free chapter of the book. The culmination of the freebies is happening right here, right now! I decided to give free access to the whole book, for 24 hours 😮!!! And guess what? This e-copy has graphics in it as though you had the hard copy in your hands! Enough of the talk, I'm sure you're eager to know how to get your  own free e-copy. Here's how: ✓ Register your email address: The e-book will be sent via mail to only registered addresses so kindly leave your email address in the comments box below. ✓ Offer ends on 19th May at 11.59pm WAT. Only email addresses registered before this time will be sent the e-book on 20th May, 2020. Easy as ABC, right? You've got 4 whole

WELCOME!!! I'm so excited to have you here today! So, it's been one year since my book, The Backstage Process , was released into the world, and to celebrate this milestone, I thought it would be nice to give away some freebies. Today, I'll be sharing one of the chapters of the book with you but more importantly, watch out for the big announcement coming up on 15th May, 2020...  Don't say I didn't inform you ahead! The Backstage Process  was essentially written for young ministers, however, as you are soon to find out in this chapter, the book speaks to everyone-- irrespective of your current phase. So, whether you think of yourself as a "young minister" or not, grab a cup of coffee and possibly a notepad; you're about to embark on a worthwhile journey! ~~~ Chapter 10: Support  Fellow Ministers I know we have talked about supporting and believing the best in people; this, however, is a lot easier than supporting fellow ministers, and

Hi there! Welcome to the sequel to our previous post. If you haven't already read through the post, I would kindly advise that you do so as it contains the passage we will be drawing lessons from today. You can read the previous post  here . So, let's get right into it! What important points caught my attention in Ephesians 2? I used The Passion Translation because I love its rendition of the chapter. I'll try to summarize so we don't have a Part 3😁 Verses 2-4 state that we were once in sin which is so true! We were all born with the nature of sin and born into a sinful world but then it says in verse 4 that despite this, God, who is holy, just and righteous, still greatly loved us! Don't know about you, but that alone makes me feel so special! I don't know what you might have done in your life, always remember that God still loves you... greatly. Verses 6-7: Everyone who has received Christ into their hearts as the Lord of their lives has been r

Hey there and happy resurrection! ☺️ Today I'm just going to share a passage of scripture that has gladdened my heart and causes me to give thanks everytime I think of what Jesus did for us. Before we get into it, might I remind you that our celebration of the finished work of Jesus isn't reserved only for Easter weekend?☺️ Our daily lives and actions should be full of thanksgiving for what Jesus did. It's the best we can give in return for the gift of salvation. I ask myself from time to time, what would our lives have looked like if we had no hope, no assurance in the time of trouble, no promise of light at the end of the tunnel, no one to turn to when things turn sour, no inner source of joy that is independent of our physical circumstances...? If you're like me, you don't even want to think about it. So, everyday of our lives, gratitude should be our response to God! Thank you Jesus!!!🙌🙌🙌 Now to our passage for the day. I'd like you to rea

Very interesting topic right? I was also surprised to find this out :). So I was studying the book of Genesis earlier this year and amongst other things, something that stood out to me was how some people's appetites put both themselves and their generations to come in big trouble! Let's look at some examples. Case Study 1: Esau (Gen. 25: 24-34) Most of us know how Esau's appetite made him forfeit his birthright in a heartbeat. He didn't even think about it simply because he was hungry! He was only hungry, not about to die... Sometimes, we are so overwhelmed with our current need, desires and situations that we make costly mistakes in our decision making, mistakes that will negatively affect our tomorrow. Don't allow a momentary circumstance leave a permanent dent on your bright future. P.S.: Jacob was very wrong to have taken advantage of Esau's vulnerability in that moment. However, Esau turned out to be a very forgiving brother. I know some people w

Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that the rate at which Christians are dying is steadily on the increase? More disturbing are the deaths by mysterious causes.  Indeed, the end is near. But these people are safe right now, they are indeed resting because they accepted Jesus into their lives. Are you safe? Will you really rest when you die? There's this thing I've seen before on Facebook that is usually done when a disaster has just occurred. A page will be opened and people residing in the area where the disaster occurred will be asked to confirm that they are safe by clicking on a button. God brought this to mind as I pondered on this topic. The statement "the end is near" sure scares some people,  but for some others, it's simply a reminder of the things promised by their first Love. If you are in the former group, I would like to beg you today to give Jesus a chance. I would be a terrible friend if I don't give you an opportunity to know

Happy New Year to you and yours! Here are some of God's promises to you this year. Yes, made specifically for you! "But as for you, Israel (insert your name) my servant, Jacob (insert your name) my chosen one, descended from Abraham my friend, I have called you back from the ends of the earth, saying, ‘You are my servant.’  "For I have chosen you and will not throw you away. Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.  "See, all your angry enemies lie there, confused and humiliated. Anyone who opposes you will die and come to nothing. You will look in vain for those who tried to conquer you. Those who attack you will come to nothing. For I hold you by your right hand— I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. Though you are a lowly worm, O Jacob, don’t be afraid, people of Israel, for I will help