Prayer Request

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Let's pray for Zimbabwe due to the coupe which has taken place there, tumbling this country into chaos right now. Pray that God's hand is over all the decisions that are being made, that those who have taken over the country by force will keep the peace and that the citizens will seek God for the answers that will bring stability and peace and wealth back into Zimbabwe.

God is over all the governments world wide and He is in control. I pray for our brothers and sisters in that country to bring forth the Gospel of Jesus in this time, that many will turn to Him and seek Him above all else. Amen...

Life-Changing Ideas About Bible Study

As men we tend to skip days of Bible reading and studying, but we won't skip our rugby, soccer or formula one on TV when it takes place. This is a priority for us men. We don't skip our work or meetings with clients or in-house at our companies. Then why skip Bible studies when that is the best ever method of staying on top of everything else because God is in control? Let's look at one or two ideas that can change your life about Bible studies.

1] Change the subject of your study - very little is spoken about this, if any at all. We tend to see the Bible as the means to an end. It's not! The Bible brings us closer to God and through it we get to know the true God we serve. It needs to be read, meditated upon, studied in some detail that we actually find ourselves in some of the "stories" written or parables spoken of, or what the Apostles taught us. Never let it be boring. Enjoy it and have fun with it. Your life gets changed.

2] Look at it like looking at a movie - the Bible has great battle scenes in it, plenty of drama, and even verses/teachings that make it feel like a reality show. Don't just read it like an ordinary book. Let it come alive in you. Get yourself sucked in to what it is saying to you. It is, once again, a life changing experience.

3] Pray about the steps that follow, or that lead you in a certain direction. Prayer is the "hotline" to our loving Father God. When we pray God reveals to us many mysteries in the Bible, and these become new revelations for you. Prayer allows the Holy Spirit to implant the Word of God in your mind, through your heart, and into your soul. Don't ignore prayer. When the verses/Scriptures start to lead you, pray about it, then allow God's Spirit to guide you forward. Again, this changes lives.

Be blessed and enjoy the ride. Study/read/meditate upon it, but enjoy the Bible! Amen...

A Prayer Request For South African Farmers

As many of you may or may not know, we had country wide demonstrations due to our farmers being attacked or murder, with at least three cases in the past week alone.

We had a "Black Monday" initiative organized by AgriForum and even countries like USA, Australia, New Zealand, and a few others demonstrated with us or supported this drive of "Enough Is Enough" because of the farm murders taking place across our country.

I ask that you keep our farmers and farm workers in your prayers for the rest of this week, that God will intervene in this situation. Thanking you all... Amen!

Serve Him

If God doesn't need anything from us, then why does He command us to serve Him? In life, no matter where you are, whether at work, at home or busy with something else, you are serving in one way or another. It could be serving people at the office, maybe serving people with your services, or making food at home - serving. Serving comes in many ways and forms.

But what about God? When we read through the New testament we see that Jesus did not come to be served, but He came to serve us, His people. He served in many ways, and the main serving he did for us was to pay for our sins on the cross. He doesn't need our work, nor does He need our money. He doesn't need our worship or praises to bolster His self-esteem.

Let's see what the bible says -
"The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything." (Acts 17:24-25)

He gives us everything as it is. He is God! Then why serve Him? We do it firstly for His glory. He commands us to serve [and to praise/worship Him] for our joy. It becomes an act of joyfulness when serving Him. Psalm 100:2 says we should serve the Lord with gladness. Yes, with a cheerful heart we should obey His commands. He already gives us all for free. Enjoy!

Are You Tuned Up?

Most men say they are tuned for their every day lives, whether it is at the office, at home with family and/or relatives, or during sports; whatever it is they do in their lives. Men are always ready for everything. But are they really? I have discovered that there are times in my life where something unprepared pops up and catches me off guards.

But one thing is for sure. We must always be tuned up with God. How do we know if we are tuned up with God at all times? That's a god question...

Firstly, it is fellowship with our loving God. Without spending time with Him we can lose track of our lives and where it is taking us. Staying tuned with God our Father allows us to be directed to where He wants us, and if obstacles cross our paths, we are tuned up to take action because He has prepared us. Secondly, Secondly, to prepare yourself for some tune up time, set aside a still time [our quiet time] before God. Allow His Spirit to speak to us, to guide and lead us, to prepare us, to tune us up.

Thirdly, place God first above all else. Give Him all the honour, praise and glory. By doing this you are getting tuned up. Become humble before Him and allow His might to walk with you daily. Allow Him to be the God He is meant to be. Fourth, Now accept and value your place in Christ Jesus. Allow His wisdom, power and love to take you on the future journey ahead. He is our King of kings, Lord of lords and our loving Saviour.

Once again, I offer the best verse in the Bible which represents His unfathomed love for us - John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." Therefore, allow God to perform the tuning needed in your life starting today. Be blessed always!