Set Your Minds On Greatness

We love to let our minds drift, especially when it comes to anything which relates to each of us individually. Some drift away and dream about that possible future promotion. Others dream about meeting their dream partner, their future wife. Others dream about going into space or design something special, a new invention which will place their names amongst the elite in this world. Many set their minds on becoming their own bosses, or inventing something exclusive. And so it goes on.

Unfortunately, most men set their minds on earthly pleasures, earthly wants or treasures. We don’t go beyond that kind of thinking. What about setting your minds on something not in this world, physically that is. Maybe setting our minds on something of greatness and beyond this world could be the best move ever. God has taught us a great truth, and this is found in Colossians 3:2. The verse goes like this – “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” Wow! We men are seeking all that is dead and will not last! And that’s the real truth. God wants us to be different to those around us, especially us men who believe in Christ Jesus our Lord. Seeking what is above means to seek Godly things, things that grow us spiritually.

We at times allow negativity to come and lead us in the wrong direction. We let the things on this earth to fill our minds and they will never last. Everything on earth as well as the earth will come to an end. Only God and everything that is everlasting, of eternal nature where He is part of will last. We are told in the bible that we should store our treasures in heaven. Why? Because nothing corrodes or disappears there. All things earthly and worldly will pass on and end; even our earthly bodies will come to an end. Therefore believe in God and His greatness and set our minds and thoughts on this, not on worldly things. There God will prepare everything for us. Be blessed!

 

Time To Make Everything New

As men we, in general, don’t like to stay behind with the old. It could be the motorcar you are driving, the old tv in your lounge. It could be the job you have been stuck in for ages, maybe the marriage that is not working out. During our years in this world we want something new, some more often than others. I have purchased motorcars every two to three years at one stage of my life, always seeking a newer or better looking one. Now I accept what I have and go years before contemplating to purchase another. The same goes with our ‘boys toys’ as many men love. If John buys a new superbike, then we want one. If Joe buys a new Mercedes, then we want a better one.

What about our spiritual life? When does that need to be made newer? When do we want something better than we have right now? In Revelation 21:5 God speaks to us and speaks a great truth. It says the following; “He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’” There you have it! The Lord our God is the one who can come and make things new again. Even we need to get restored at times, made new all over again. We may think it is beyond hope, but God can make it new – our marriages, our characters, our attitudes, our hearts and souls, etc.

God comes and turns things around so that we can start over again. Many a times we need a new fresh start. It may be time to make things new once again, and only He who is the true and living God can do that for us. We can’t do it on our own. It may start well but disaster usually strikes because our plans were not well thought about. God is the answer when it comes to renewing. Give Him the right of way to come and cause change to take place. He brings real change in all your situations. Is it time to make everything new? Then step aside and allow God to do what He has planned for you, then see all the new kick in. Amen.

Who Is The Shepherd?

Men love power and the sense of power which they use quite often in their daily lives. Being the boss is most men’s dream, and when they achieve success in the business world, that ‘power’ kicks in. They want to shepherd everyone around them, those who work below their management, their colleagues, friends, and even the family. They love being the ‘boss’ wherever they go. They love being on top of everything and everyone. That’s men for you. Some women walk the same route in life.

But even us who are ‘bosses’ have a person we should report to. This is our heavenly Shepherd, our Lord and God, Jesus Christ. He is the one Person who is Shepherd over everyone, whether believers or unbelievers. He is God! What does the bible tell us? Let’s read one verse that makes it all clear to us… “I myself will be the Shepherd of my sheep and cause them to lie down in peace, says the Lord” This is found in Ezekiel 34:15. And this is true! As we are shepherds and ‘bosses’ to those around us, mainly in the business world, we too have to report to the divine Shepherd who is our ‘Boss’. He does not force His power of rule upon us but does everything in His mighty love for us.

Therefore we need to seek Him as our Shepherd, and understand the gospels, in this way understanding His saving grace. In this way we will live in His peace and this will lead us in peace where we are shepherds towards others. When He is above us and our God we will find a heavenly peace that is far more than we can understand as worldly peace. Therefore I ask you today, who is your shepherd? My Shepherd is my saving and loving Lord and God. Be blessed and walk in His peace.

Just Keep Growing Stronger

Men love the feeling of power in their hands, in their work places, in their families, and in controlling lives and things. That's just who we are. Power is like a great tool. With it we can do all things, but without it we feel lost. Unfortunately, with power also comes danger!

David was at one stage weak and felt lost. Saul was always seeking him, to hurt him and even kill him. In 2 Samuel 3:1, we read the following; "David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker." God always has a plan better than our own. He wants those who follow Him to be strong, courageous and to stand firm against any attacks. He comes and helps us and changes the situations for us. All we need to do is believe and trust in Him.

Overcoming and victory is God's plan for our lives. David grew stronger and his enemy grew weaker. What does this tell us? It means with God on your side, you will go from strength to strength even when you are facing challenges. As you truly believe, strength will flow into your life and challenges will become weaker. Overcoming will be the final result.

Therefore seek the Lord our God in every situation of your life and allow Him to be your partner in STRENGTH. Allow His mighty hand to take over every problem and challenge and see what He does to your 'enemy' and that or those who challenge you with trials or tests. Our God is mighty and mighty to save. Amen...

Do You Believe In Different Realities?

Men love to compartmentalize things. It’s just a remarkable ability we have; to believe in different realities. This depends also on the day of the week for each day is different to the previous one and will be different to tomorrow. We are easy to accept God’s relevance and His presence on Sundays but when the week days arrive, we don’t keep Him in the picture most times. We tend to look at things differently, maybe making life’s daily routines different realities and not what God expects from us. He may even want to help us and lead us in a different way but our minds are set elsewhere. Definitely not with Him.

We tend to go through our weeks where God’s relevance is not accepted or needed. We go it on our own and make decisions as we see fit. Sometimes this leads to some stoppage and failure pops its head at us. What now? What if God was relevant each day? Would that make a difference? Yes it would! He would offer us “His wisdom and knowledge and we would see the brighter side of the day. Jeremiah 23:24 offers us an answer to our problem. It says, “Can a man hide himself in hiding places so I do not see him?” declares the Lord. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the Lord. Wow! That hit me where it hurt. What about you?

How true. God is everywhere and we cannot hide from Him. He is there even when He is “pushed” aside during our daily lives, the days we exclude Him and make Him non-relevant to our needs and lives. The Monday to Saturday life is not hidden from Him. Remember, He created everything and He created you; never mind that He offered you salvation by accepting Jesus Christ His only begotten Son. How can we then just ignore God during the week but accept Him and His presence on Sundays when we attend the services? He should be relevant each and every day we live. As Christian men that is how we should live each day – make Him relevant in every way. Begin opening your mind to the fact that God is present right now in your daily life, your weekly life. Ask Him to reveal Himself to you in any manner or way. Make Him relevant always! Be Blessed.