Read

The term ministry is understood and interpreted differently by many people in the kingdom. So don’t go into ministry to be personally famous or because you are ambitious. Go into ministry because you know God has called you. As I write my thesis and near its completion, I wanted to share my thoughts so far on my journey. It’s been delightful to be a part of a wonderful church and to walk through the process of becoming who God is calling me to be. The call to ministry is a call to equip and empower the people of God for a unique purpose, and expansion of the kingdom. Here are three ideas I have learnt so far in the last couple of months Embrace Process In a generation of instant gratification, ‘process’ is a word that is completely overlooked and undermined. God has clearly been showing me the power of process and how significant it is to the development of a man or woman of God. I would encourage every young person not to rush the process but to work on the character. Running away from process delays your appointed time. Don’t focus on being a big minister, focus on being an effective minister. Prophetic words are an indication of where God may want to take you, but ask God to show you his process and a path. The ‘process’ is a season to develop intimacy and become conversational with God, learning his ways. The process develops your dependency on the Holy Spirit. The process eliminates junk Eliminate Pride If you go into ministry desiring a platform to preach you might not last because the foundation is weak. Pride is a subtle tactic of the enemy. Offence deals with pride Offence tests the condition of your heart Offences will affect your intimacy with God Preachers, teachers, elders, leaders, whoever you are: God tests your heart through the offence! And if you’ve been in church long enough you’ll know that one of the major reasons for people leaving the church is an undealt offence. I think if you’re going to eliminate pride, you need to be processing every offence out of your life or else it becomes a future trap for the enemy to use against you. I love Jesus, He had such a big heart that offence had no room. Extreme Passion If you are in ministry, in order to last you need to have a passion for people. God’s heart is for his children and if there is no passion to see people succeed and to see them fulfilling their purpose then you might just have a career and not a calling. I know today that there are many in ministry that are not serving for people but for a paycheck. One of the things I have reminded myself constantly is that God’s work really matters and that I have ability to influence whether people will be with God or away from God, for eternity. This article is written for the purpose of helping young people thinking to join the ministry or already in ministry so that they keep the focus on Jesus.

This is a special interview with my friend Shreya, It’s been a while since we sat down and shared our conversation publicly. Get UP & CLOSE, hearing life experiences and stories of Shreya Kant. We talk about relationships, church, ministry, film, everything up and close + You’ll hear Shreya stuff you’ve never heard!! Wisdom Wednesday Episode 15 is a bit different this time, I wanted to bring something unique!

Every human being is a spirit man that has a soul that lives in a body. God uses all three parts to build his kingdom. When you’re saved your spirit man is justified before God. In other words, God sees you through the eyes of Jesus as you stand in his righteousness. However, as you come into the kingdom, one intention of the Holy Spirit is to regenerate your SOUL and take you in the journey of sanctification. Sanctification is the process of being purified and processed so that you can produce more fruit for God. My article is not so much about the spirit man, it’s about your soul. I truly believe in the power of the soul and it’s impact on a persons life when it is healthy. The soul is made up of mind, will and emotions. Sanctification is a LIFE LONG PROCESS…. Please never think that when you are saved you will never have pride Or that you will never be offended or hurt, or attacked…. No. I believe many reading this may have been hurt in the past through unmet expectations, broken relationships, a divorce, an undealt offence, or have buried it rather than dealt with it. I want to highlight how offence continues to work in the soul if it not processed. Person A says something to Person B that hurts the heart. Person B can do three things 1 – Go into isolation, bury the issue, never talk openly to a wise person 2 – Go to the Pastor or leader to complain 3 – Go to Person A and restore, reconcile the relationship and move on Most people do 1 and 2 but do not openly go to the person who has hurt them and talk about what the issue is. If you do not deal with the root of offence you live a very unfulfilled life and your perception of people may alter over time. I know some great people with potential that have snuffed out God’s dreams for their life simply because they hold onto things of the past. Do you realise that if Person B is holding grudges and refuses to let go of past wrongs; this type of emotional wound is yoked to a spirit of bitterness and infirmity that can manifest in various crippling illnesses? Do you realise that God is calling you to live in freedom? Friend, my encouragement to you is simple. Dealing with your offended spirit requires you to go and make peace with the person and admit that you’re hurt and reconcile as soon as you can. Pursue peace with all men, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord, watching diligently so that no one falls short of the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness spring up to cause trouble, and many become defiled by it. — Hebrews 12:14 – 15 P.S Don’t post your hurts on Facebook. Prayer for Offense Thank You, Lord, that I walk in love. You said in 1 Corinthians 13 that love is patient and kind. I confess that I am patient with others and I am kind. I do not keep track of wrongs. I do not hold grudges. I am free from offense. I break the power of offense off my life in the name of Jesus. I choose to walk in forgiveness toward others. I choose to release all pain and wounds. Father, I thank You for Your nature, Your love, and Your mercy operating in me toward others. I release all hurts, and I declare Your love is washing over me now in Jesus’s name.

Many have asked for my recent Sunday night talk where I talk about knowing your identity, assignment and victory in Jesus. What you must realise is who you really are in Jesus! Enough is enough, the enemy has no right to touch what belongs to ours, we must take hold of every promise in Christ. In this conversation, I speak from 1 Peter 5:8 “Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour”

Have you ever felt weak in your journey of life, in this 25 minute message, I share quickly the three reminders that has kept me going. From Joshua 1, we find how Joshua is reminded by God that He is not alone, weak or lost. My friend, let me remind you that God has always been for you and not against you. As a child of God you have the right to access all that He’s provided for you. These daily reminders will encourage and strengthen you to know that God is with you wherever you go

Ever wondered what the future of the Indian church may look like in your country? This is an exclusive interview with Ps Vincent Mudaliar (USA) where we talk about our opinions of what we may think may happen in western countries, this interview is something I’ve never tried. You might want to listen in, It’s raw, blunt, uncut! NO scripts, just a heart to heart conversation….

This year we’re ending off on Purpose! I encourage you to take time out in this week to review, mediate, plan 2019 with Purpose Meet Dr Samuel Ekundayo, also known as the purpose preacher. This is an uncut, exclusive interview with the person that could help you find the clues to your purpose. It’s a must watch episode because I can guarantee it’d add value to your life. (Find out more about Samuel) Wisdom Wednesday – Episode 4 Share this with your friends!

Kill comparison before it kills you. Today people are weighed down by looking at what others have and are… Do you realise when you watch others and compare your life to them you are being psychologically and subconsciously effected? Social comparison theory states that we determine our own social and personal worth based on how we stack up against others. We sometimes compare ourselves to others as a way of fostering self-improvement, self-motivation, and a positive self-image. As a result, we are constantly evaluating ourselves and others across a variety of domains, such as attractiveness, wealth, intelligence, and success. How Do You Stop Comparing? Stop You need to completely stop, a drastic change will produce drastic results. I can guarantee that as soon as you stop comparing yourself there will be a noticeable difference in the quality of life. You will start to experience true joy. “So stop being critical and condemning of other believers, but instead determine to never deliberately cause a brother or sister to stumble and fall because of your actions.” – Romans 14:13 TPT Who do you need to stop watching? Look Look around to everything you can be thankful for. Count your blessings. Being consistently grateful is a rare attitude to find in a person. Being grateful for little things, big things, good things, even bad things that may have happened is crucial!! As a child of God remember that all things work out for your good according to his purpose. “So we are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together to fit into God’s perfect plan of bringing good into our lives, for we are his lovers who have been called to fulfill his designed purpose.” – Romans 8:28 – TPT Listen Usually when I am wanting to zone out I put on my AirPods, I completely zone out the people talking in my environment and I’m focused on hearing what is been said through my ears. Who do listen to most? Your life is significantly impacted by the voice you listen to. There’s power in proximity. I’ve learnt one thing that I can’t help you change your life till I change the voice you trust “For those who listen with open hearts will receive more revelation. But those who don’t listen with open hearts will lose what little they think they have!” Mark 4:25 TPT Finally, in a world where success is measured against how well you may be doing compared to someone else, I want to end by saying that comparison will truly kill you. In the past season of my life I have truly enjoyed my life, I’ve been deeply satisfied because I am no longer affected by the position, success, greatness and activity of others. Focusing on my own race and in what God has called me to do brings true fulfilment. What good will it do when I fix my eyes on the world when Jesus has designed his children to live life fixed on him. “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.” – Hebrews 12:2 NLT

Today, I want to share a few thoughts on how you can develop a sensitive spirit. This article is not for everyone but if you’re truly focused on developing your spirit man this article is for you. Firstly, you need to understand the importance of actively involving the Holy Spirit in your life. One of the ways you do this is by asking Him to fill you. This is evident through speaking in a heavenly language which is for personal edification. “But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts]. For the sinful nature has its desire which is opposed to the Spirit, and the [desire of the] Spirit opposes the sinful nature; for these [two, the sinful nature and the Spirit] are in direct opposition to each other [continually in conflict], so that you [as believers] do not [always] do whatever [good things] you want to do.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5:16-17‬ ‭AMP Learn to Walk If you’re going to be sensitive you have to understand the importance of patience and knowing that it’s a journey. God desires to speak to each one of us, but developing that habit of walking in intimacy is a key. Notice, that when you walk, each step is consistent with each other. You grow by consistency and by daily decisions. When we make the decision to walk with God, it pleases him and His work of changing our being into the image of his son begins. Don’t set your expectations on becoming an overnight success in hearing God, because in a generation of noise the closer you be with him the clear he will sound to you. Learn to Decide You have the potential to hear God and this desire and longing to hear him does something in your spirit. Are you really wanting to hear the voice of God? As you renew your mind daily you the voice of God becomes very natural to you, but it’s a process. Look at the passage above it writes “seek him and be responsive to his guidance”. I want to highlight “responsiveness to his guidance” Have you been in a situation where you know what you should do but you don’t do it? That’s a clear example of not being responsive. This is my practical advice to you. Next time you hear the voice of guidance, listen to it IMMEDIATELY. The longer it takes you to respond the quieter the voice gets and the weaker your ability to respond to that voice becomes. Practical tip: You have less than 1 second to decide whether you’ll respond to that voice in your head or not.