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THERE IS A BETTER THERE 

Joshua, there is better than here. You just have to go over this Jordan to the land I promised your Fathers (Joshua 1:3). Maybe they don’t want to move beyond because of the wonderful nature they behold. There is a state of poverty that looks like contentment. You may experience this when you begin to enjoy God’s blessings such that if care isn’t well taken, you may think you’ve arrived at your best. 

Jordan wasn’t a destination but almost became just that because of the unexpected breakthrough they enjoyed there. God came to Joshua and said there is a better place there as you move from here, you just need to trust me and be of good courage to lead these people. 

Each moment you experience a lack of joy in your present employment, your time to move from here to there has come. If nothing is done, you may enjoy the beautiful ocean of Jordan where you are unable to tap its resources. You will never enjoy any resource allocation if you’re not in your location. Don’t try to update your academic level for honor, instead seek income. 

If your marriage isn’t producing desired fruit, divorce is not a better option. To get your marriage to be better there, prayerfully look for a good and God-fearing marriage counselor. You can as well reach out to Christian prayer teams to uphold your marriage in prayers. Our God is faithful and trustworthy. He will surely rewrite your story to glory. 

Since the day I understood that the first attack on humanity is the attack on a home, I got the victory (Genesis 2). Satan doesn’t have any new approach against homes than the same old pattern - lie and deceit. Don’t ever step out of your home as a married couple without committing your home into God’s hands. When such is not established, you will definitely get the opposite. 

Isaiah 8:18 established that your children are for signs and wonders. However, if they manifest the opposite you should rebuke the power of hell that is against them. I remember I always tell my wife to anoint our son before taking him to the baby-seater (Hebrew 1:9). I am not saying those involved in baby seating are evil but it is better for our children to be found with fresh oil.

Ps 89:20-21

20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:

21 With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him. 

Ps 92:10-11

10 But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of a unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.

11 Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me. KJV     

The foundation of our children matters a lot. Without a doubt, you’re not meant to take chances over their lives and destinies. Remember God has promised us excellent spirit including our children, in case you’re not so impressed about their performance in school, lay your hands on them and declare God’s excellent spirit on each of them.            

TAKE CONTROL 

God hasn’t created us to dwell in timidity because the impact of timidity is under productivity. Since he is our heavenly Father, he has given us his perfect image in Christ Jesus. The scripture calls him firstborn;

For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Rom 8:29 KJV 

You can be connected to Jesus Christ and still remain in the same spot, it means something is wrong along the way. Are you confronted with storms? You’ve been given the ability to calm the storms through authority in the name of Jesus! Are you trusting in the Lord for the fruit of the womb? He has given you great grace and the ability to speak peace. Be calm – it will obey.  In my book titled “before you speak”, making known your declaration is your possession in the face of challenges. When Joseph was brought out from prison, he stood before Pharaoh, I am so sure he respected his person but his fear was in the Lord. 

He wasn’t timid. Taking control of events has become part of his lifestyle, he chose never to sin against God (Gen 39:7-9). He took control of Potiphar’s wife’s advancement to him. When you cannot take control of your humble beginnings which attract ungodly opportunities, what’s the possibility of controlling greater exploits awaiting you?

If only Joseph accepted the ungodly opportunity, he wouldn’t be able to stand before Pharaoh as a potential leader of perseveration. 

Most people cannot manage little tension but aspire to manage their position. There is a saying that; for every level, there is a devil. Taking control of such a devil as that level will determine your next level. 

Since I have learnt to accept responsibility for all my actions and inactions, it marked my very beginning of trusting in the Lord with the whole of my heart. You can never take total control of your circumstances without trusting in the Lord because wherever your trust is, there lies the source of your confidence.

You may not make meaning to people around you when you begin to take control of every event, however, you will be able to become better than good when you put your strength to work. In your strength are your comfort and joy. What is your strength? Whatsoever you find fulfillment in with inner peace and joy! Although it may be the humble beginning, don’t just quit. With time you will be announced.