IN the past, I used to worry about a lot of things, the size of the church, attendance, congregation and others. Now, I have come to realise that it has nothing to do with me; my concern has focused to ensuring that our members are doing the right thing.

People who stand on the truth always have problem with the world, because the world system believes that nothing can happen unless you cut corners. Whatever God wants to achieve in your life, He will achieve, with or without that person you think God wants to use. Greatness is from God and not from man; no man can promise you greatness because the man’s greatness is not by his own power. I can only promise you something that I can guarantee; something I can get by my own power. All power belongs to God. In Psalm 62:11, the Bible says, “God has spoken once, twice I have heard this: that power belongs to God,” (NKJV).

Also, in Deuteronomy 8:18, the Bible says, “but remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms His covenant, which He swore to your forefathers, as it is today.” Promotion, success and victory are all from God. Nobody can kill you before your time; no one can put off the light of God in you. I pray that the Lord will convert the evil plans of your enemies to your promotion, in Jesus’ name. You should stop getting scared by the threat of the enemy. Once you give your life to Christ and make Him the Source and Owner of your life, nothing can happen to you unless He permits it. If He agrees to it, it is for a reason, maybe a test of your faith, which may eventually lead to your promotion. You need to get to a level in life where no matter what happens; nothing can change your relationship with God. This is one of the ways to overcome the threats of the enemy. One of the most important keys for any Christian to possess is patience. We need to have trust in the Almighty because His timing is different from ours. God is the owner of your life; He decides when you will go home to be with Him. There is a level you get to with God that He will put you in a position to decide this. In Philippians 1:23-25, the Bible says, “I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith.” Here we see Apostle Paul toying with the idea of going to heaven or staying to do the work because of the brethren. You are beyond death threat, nothing can take you before your time; not even affliction from your enemy. One thing with God is that He will never waste His investment; He is more patient than any man that you can imagine. He never gives up on any of His children. God never sees our case as hopeless even when we do. If the person trying to kill you does not give up, he will die suddenly.

Pastor Ogunorunyinka, General Overseer, The Promisedland Restoration Ministries, Surulere, Lagos. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it