Withdraw Your Blessing
Be Expectant. You know, one word can change your life. God's one word can change your life. That's my story. One word completely changed the direction of my life........
October 20, 2024
Be Expectant. You know, one word can change your life. God’s one word can change your life. That’s my story. One word completely changed the direction of my life.
Deuteronomy 29:29 – “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.”
So, every revelation you have received from God is not just for you, but for your children as well. That’s why you are not starting where your parents started; you are starting where they left off. Their roof has become your floor.
So they did what they could. Now it is for you to do what you can to make your children more blessed. Their challenges will not be your challenges because they have slain those challenges, so you won’t have to face them. Amen. You will have new challenges! Yes. We are not fighting old demons. The old demons are dead and dusted; we’ve buried them. They will not come back. We are progressing into the new. For over 2000 years, the church has only grown stronger, has prospered, and is moving from one degree of glory to another. Amen.
I’m telling you, the first-century church was not perfect. They weren’t. If you read your epistles, you’ll realize they had as many problems as we see in the church today.
Psalm 110:1 -“The Lord said to my Lord, ‘Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool.’”
You know, when I read this verse for the first time, I didn’t understand it. It’s like the Lord is talking to Himself. But the Hebrew words for both “Lord” are different. The first is Yahweh, and the second is Adonai. So, Yahweh said to Adonai, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool.” The first is God the Father, and He is speaking to Christ. He’s saying, “Come up, sit with me until I make your enemies your footstool.”
How many of you know that after Jesus was raised on the third day, He has been seated at the right hand of God? Do you know that Jesus is seated at the right hand of God? What is He doing? He is ruling and reigning. Before He left the earth, He planted the seed of God’s Kingdom, and that seed is growing, taking the shape of the church. He is ruling and reigning on this earth through the church. Amen.
Do you know that not only is Jesus seated with God, but you are also seated with Christ? You are seated with Christ, far above all powers. Do you understand that every power coming against you is beneath you? Because you are seated far above every power.
So why are you seated with Christ? Why is Christ seated at the right hand of God? So that God will make all His enemies His footstool.
Psalm 110:1 – “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool.”
How many of you know that you are the body of Christ? Where Christ is the head, you are the body. Christ’s footstool means your footstool. Do you know why God allows you to fight enemies? So that they will become your footstool. When you’re sitting on the throne, you need a footstool. Do you know what a footstool is? When I was traveling from Bhopal, we took a premium seat, and there was a footstool to rest our legs. Your enemies are there to become your footstool so that you can rest your legs.
Do you know that when God cursed the devil, He said to the serpent,
Genesis 3:14 – “You shall crawl on your belly and eat dust all the days of your life”
You are fighting something that can’t even stand! So how can the enemy become bigger than you? Only when, in your mind, you get to his level. You know, when Ivania was growing up, she would crawl in the church, and we would all get down to her level to play with her. Some of you are fighting the devil like that—you think the devil is so big and strong. The solution to your spiritual warfare is to just stand up. That’s why Paul says
Ephesians 6:13-14 – “Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then.”
Because when you stand firm, you are taller than the enemy coming against you. He cannot stand; he can only crawl. But you can stand firm. Come on, look at someone and say, Stand firm!
No matter what your challenges are today, stand firm. What’s your biggest enemy? Huh? Credit card bills, sickness in your body, your boss who won’t promote you, chaos in the family? Whatever it is, it is not bigger than you. You are seated far above all powers. Every sickness has a name, but you are seated far above all names.Do you realize that after Jesus was resurrected, He was not resurrected alone? You and I were resurrected with Him. You have resurrection power inside you. The same Spirit of God that raised Christ from the dead lives in you! You’re fighting battles, but I’m telling you, recognize what’s inside of you. Come on! The church is called to be the light of the world. If the church walks in darkness, how pitiful will the world be? Don’t be just a light bulb in the church—be the light of the world! Amen. You are called the light of the world. If you see hopelessness, you are called to be hope. If there is sickness, you are called to display the health and healing of God. If you live in a poor country, you are called to be prosperous. How else will God get the glory if we don’t reveal Him through our lives? Why should you be prosperous? Yes, you can fund the kingdom, no doubt about that. But be prosperous to display the glory of God. The people of the world only understand one language. You can be highly anointed, but if you’re not walking in prosperity, people in the world won’t respect you. People of the world only understand one language. That’s why you must use the power of God and the anointing of God.
Take authority over the spirit behind money. How many of you have felt that the more you want it, the more it slips away from you? You try to save, calculate, and manage it, but the more you try to hold on to it, the more it escapes you. As long as there was no money, there were no accidents, no medical bills, nothing. Now, when I have money, suddenly accidents and medical bills come up. You know why? Because money is spiritual. There’s a spirit behind money. Are you listening to this? So, you cannot take dominion over a spiritual thing using physical resources. You can’t use natural ideas and a natural mind to control something that is spiritual—you have to use a spiritual mind.
Do I have your attention? You want to take authority over money? There’s only one way: you cannot take dominion over money by prayer and fasting. I’m just letting you know so you won’t waste time.
You can go into prayer and fasting poor, and still come out poor. Please understand—prayer and fasting are very powerful, but they don’t solve the problem of poverty. Okay? Do you want to know how to take dominion over money? Giving. The more you give, the more it will come back to you. The more you try to hold onto it, the more it will leak from you.
Luke 6:38 – “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap”
But if you don’t learn how to give, if you are only a taker, I’m telling you—you will be taking your entire life.
You know, Jerin was sharing a story, right? Since 2014, he’s been saying, “I’ve been paying all the bills for the restaurant.” The reason is: the one who gives will keep on giving, and God will empower the one who gives to keep on giving. The thing is, the one who takes will keep on taking and will never have enough. It’s a very simple principle: Give, and it will be given unto you. Prosperity does not work by prayer alone. Prosperity works on the revelation of generosity. Yes, prayer can give you revelation, but that revelation should move you to action. If you just sit and say, “Oh, I prayed for two hours,” I’m telling you, prosperity will not come. Prosperity only answers to giving. Amen. Hallelujah.
Somebody needs to hear this on giving. Amen. Your life is changing today—your struggles end today. You are moving from just having enough to overflow. Give. I hate raising funds, and I mean this very seriously. Since I got into ministry, one thing I asked the Lord was, “Lord, I hate writing sponsor letters. I hate sending reports. I hate raising funds.” And we have never done it. Yes, we have asked people to partner with us, but we’ve never raised funds. In fact, I’ll tell you—there are so many needs in the church that no one knows about. We probably tell you only 10% of our needs because the Lord said, “I will become your inheritance”. And when the Lord becomes your inheritance, you have nothing to worry about.
Don’t raise funds, raise people. Don’t raise funds, raise people. Amen. This guy right here—he’s my biggest investment. Come here. He is my biggest investment. And you know what? How much return do you think I’m getting from him? You cannot imagine. I was so lucky to start young with him, back when he was still in school. I started early with him, and now I’m reaping fruits from his life. How many years? 14 years. Fourteen years of investment. You can imagine the amount of investment and how many restaurant bills I would’ve paid for. But what I’m saying is, it’s more than a hundredfold return. We wouldn’t be where we are today if we hadn’t raised people.
I have so many stories to tell about investing in people. At the time, many of them had nothing to give back. They didn’t even believe in themselves. But I know that God used people in my life to see what I couldn’t see in myself. So, when I invest in people, I try to see what they cannot yet see in themselves. Your best investment is in the Kingdom. Invest in people for the Kingdom. And here’s the thing—you know, when you’re investing in people for the Kingdom, don’t keep an account book. If you want to stay sane, don’t keep track of every penny, because money will flow like water. There will always be needs, and they’ll always require financial support. But here’s the secret: when you start reaping the harvest of the people you’ve invested in, it will accelerate your life. And the return will be much, much, much more than what you’ve given. My biggest assets are some of the people sitting here today. They are the biggest return on my investments.
I’m telling you a secret—if you want to live prosperously, raise people. And the best time to start is when they’re young. Look at raising children—for 20 years, you pour into their lives without expecting any return. In fact, you don’t get much back at all, and sometimes they even complain and feel entitled. But there will come a time when you start seeing the harvest of all that effort, and it will bless your life.
Acts 20:35 – “It is more blessed to give than to receive”
So as you are investing in others, don’t keep an account. Just keep pouring yourself out. And when the harvest comes, you will be amazed.
Don’t raise funds—raise people. Invest in people’s lives for the Kingdom. Parents, if you have children, invest everything in them so that they can be led in a godly direction. Your first ministry is to your children. Before you go out to preach the gospel in your community, teach the gospel to your children. Spend time with them—they are worth it. People are worth it. Don’t raise funds—raise people.
I’m telling you, it’s a wonderful strategy. Every time I’ve been in need or in lack, I just go out preaching the gospel. I’ll tell you the secret of my life: If I have nothing in my account and I need some money, I look for opportunities to pour it out. If I can’t give money, I give the Word. I’ll encourage someone, I’ll strengthen someone, give hope to the hopeless, or pray for those in need.
Psalm 34:10 – Because the one who serves the Kingdom will lack no good thing.
It’s such a disgrace to the Kingdom if you are working for God’s Kingdom and living in poverty. So, every time you face lack, focus on your assignment in the Kingdom. Just focus on it. I’ll tell you how I learned this: Every time I struggled, especially financially, my default was to pray. And every time I would pray, God would always tell me about a bigger dream. I’m sitting there praying, asking, “How do we pay rent this month, Lord?” and God is saying, “Move into the next building.” Even when we had nothing, God would always show us a bigger dream.
You know, once we got an electricity bill that was under one lakh rupees, and my mind couldn’t even fathom it. My heart was racing, and I kept telling myself, “Just don’t say anything. Don’t let panic come out of your mouth.” Inside, I was praying, “God, how am I going to pay this in 15 days?” And you know what God told me? He said, “Get used to it.”
That was a turning point for me. I learned that every time I pray when I’m in lack, God doesn’t want me to think about the lack. God wants me to think about the bigger dream, the bigger purpose, the bigger vision. And now, I’ve learned that lesson. So when I’m in lack, I don’t talk to God about it—I just move forward. Because when I’m lacking, that’s when I start dreaming again. Provision comes to those who have vision. Don’t focus on the lack; focus on the vision.
This isn’t just for those in full-time ministry; it’ll work for you too. When you’re running short of funds, don’t get discouraged by the bank balance. Plan more, dream more about how you can be more effective in the Kingdom. That’s what I do—when we have nothing, that’s when I plan mission trips. I’ll say to Alvin, “We’re going to Chad,” or I’ll tell Joel, “This week, we’re heading to Dubai.” And of course, Joel’s like, “What? How?” His mind is stretching to make sense of it, but see, if you focus on lack, lack will magnify. But if you focus on vision, provision will magnify.
What you celebrate will amplify in your life. Today, you’re celebrating your pastor’s birthday—because what you celebrate, you magnify. So don’t celebrate sickness, don’t give it more attention than it deserves. We’re not saying sickness or problems don’t exist—they do. Yes, Goliath exists, yes, your giants exist. But we look beyond the giant to the reward. We focus on what comes after defeating that giant.
Ephesians 1:3 – “You are blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.”
If you’re wondering where I’m going with this, just stay with me—this is all about the spirit of faith. You are blessed! The only criterion for being blessed is being in Christ. The day you believed in Jesus, you were included in Christ. Now, because you didn’t include yourself in Christ, you can’t exclude yourself from Christ. All died in Adam, and all are raised in Christ. You are included in Him, and because of that, you are blessed with every spiritual blessing. But where is that blessing stored? In heaven. And where do we need it? On earth. That’s why many believers, though blessed with every spiritual blessing, don’t live a blessed life on earth—they don’t know how to make a demand on their heavenly account.
How do you access that account? By faith. Faith is what makes the transfer. Faith is how you withdraw from your spiritual bank account in heaven and receive it here on earth. We’re saved by grace through faith! Everything that God has is in your heavenly account. Your healing is in that account. Your new kidneys are there too! For some of you, even common sense is in your heavenly account. Everything you need for a life of godliness is stored in that account. But how do you pull it from your heavenly account into your earthly realm? The answer is by faith. Are you getting this? It’s by faith.
Say it with me: By faith!
Now, here’s the thing: one way your faith works is when you have a vision. We know that faith comes by hearing God’s Word, and faith operates through the release of God’s Word. But let me explain why vision is so crucial.
Imagine you go to your bank and tell the manager, “I need ten crore rupees to buy a house.” Just hearing your request isn’t enough for them to give you the money. They’ll say, “Get us the necessary paperwork.” They’ll check the property papers and conduct their due diligence to ensure it’s not a scam. Only if everything checks out will they release the funds.
Similarly, if you want money to be released from your heavenly account, you need to have a heavenly purpose—a heavenly vision. It’s pointless to believe for something extravagant, like a Rolls Royce, if you don’t have a kingdom vision backing it up. But for those who pursue a kingdom vision, everything will be added to their life. Without a kingdom vision, you’ll find yourself begging from one month to the next, living hand to mouth. You’ve heard the phrase “hand to mouth”—whatever you earn goes right into your mouth, and that’s it. But if you want to experience overflow, if you desire that kind of abundance, it comes when you have a vision—a kingdom vision.
Come on, someone say “kingdom vision!” Because provision comes to those who have vision!
Three key signs
I want to share three key signs to help you discern whether the vision or dream you have is from God.
First Sign: If you think you cannot do this by yourself, it is a vision from God. If you perceive it as impossible, it is from God. If you believe you can accomplish it on your own, then it’s not from God. Every vision that God gives is one that you cannot achieve through your own strength.
Second Sign: When you share your vision and nobody seems enthusiastic about it—when everyone around you highlights the challenges instead of supporting your excitement—this is often a sign that your vision is from God. Understand that you’ve received the vision, but they haven’t. They won’t fully grasp it, and that’s okay.
For example, when God called us to move to this new location in 2021, I shared the vision with our church. At that time, we were just ten people. I was excited because God spoke to me from,
Genesis 12:1-3 – Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
Telling me to leave my family and move to the place He would show us. But when I cast the vision, I was met with resistance. Instead of excitement, I heard, “Why should we leave? We don’t have to pay rent now; everything is taken care of.” Here’s the truth: if you don’t like challenges, if you seek a comfortable life, you might want to stay in your misery and poverty. But if you want to grow in the Lord, you need to adopt a mindset of conquering giants. You must have the mentality of a victor, ready to overcome obstacles. Sometimes, believers approach me and ask, “When will this challenge end?” I have the answer, but I don’t share it right away because it might be too much to hear. The truth is, the challenges will only cease when you die!
Just breathing is a challenge. Your body produces energy to sustain life, yet I’ve never heard anyone complain, “Lord, how long must I keep breathing?” For those waiting for challenges to disappear after three hours of prayer, it’s time to wake up! Your challenges will continue to grow.
But here’s the good news: your previous challenges will seem insignificant compared to what lies ahead. When we moved into our first place, the budget we worried about now feels trivial. In that moment, it seemed overwhelming, but looking back, it was nothing!
Remember, your challenges will become stepping stones that take you from one degree of glory to another. Paul tells us there is an effective door of ministry, but there are many adversaries around it. Every promise comes with a giant. If there’s no giant, it’s likely not a promise from the Lord. The moment you receive a promise for healing, the giant of sickness may arise. But here’s the truth: once you conquer one level of giant, that giant will not return. You can continue to grow from one degree of glory to another. That’s why it’s essential to keep growing and building your faith. Are you hearing this?
If you have a vision from the Lord, it will come with setbacks and challenges. It may appear impossible at times.
The third sign : it captures your imagination and consumes you from within. Even if you can’t see it externally, there’s a restlessness inside you that assures you it’s possible because God can do it. For instance, God has given me a vision for 3,000 people, but in the natural, it can feel discouraging. However, that vision captivates my imagination and fuels my faith. That is how you know it’s from the Lord. Amen!
When you have a kingdom vision, you are making a demand on your heavenly account.
Now, here’s something important: not everyone needs to have their own vision. If you don’t have a personal vision, don’t worry! Here’s the good news: when you lack a kingdom vision, you can partner with someone else’s vision. When you align yourself with another’s vision, it becomes your vision too. The Bible says, “Your gift will make room for you.” By partnering in the vision, your gifts will create space within that vision.
Every ministry starts with one person whom God gives a vision. That person then gathers faithful brothers and sisters to support them. Consider the Israelites in the wilderness fighting against the Amalekites: everyone was involved in the battle. When your family or tribe is fighting a battle, you don’t get to sit it out. It’s a matter of life and death, and we must stand together as a family.
Your battle, even if it’s not my battle, becomes our battle because you are part of this church. We are in this together. While some were on the battlefield, others were preparing food or caring for the wounded. Each role was crucial, and every contribution mattered. Irrespective of your gifting, you have a purpose in the battle. Let’s look at Moses: he was on the mountain, raising his hands because God had given him a prophetic action. As long as his hands were raised, the Amalekites were losing, and Israel was winning. But when his hands grew tired and fell, the Amalekites began to win. Now, Aaron and Hur understood the importance of keeping Moses’ hands raised. They made him sit down on a rock, then each supported him on either side to keep his hands lifted high, for the battle lasted for hours. Moses wasn’t just raising his own hands; he had the support of two others.
This illustrates how, when the Lord gives a vision to a pastor, the congregation can partner in that vision. The pastor doesn’t just have two hands; with the support of the community, he has four, eight, sixteen, thirty-two—multiplying the effort. By partnering in the vision, you become partakers of the same grace that flows in the pastor’s life.
Running a church facility requires a tremendous amount of effort and care. As a pastor, I carry many concerns each week. Beyond spiritual care, there are numerous physical needs that must be addressed. However, when you partner with the pastor, you don’t need to bear the weight of all these concerns. You simply need to be faithful in the responsibilities entrusted to you. As you fulfill your role, you can experience the same grace that rests upon this house.
I recall a testimony from 2012 when I received three promotions in a single year. As I shared that testimony repeatedly, many others in our church experienced similar blessings without the labor I had put in—simply by partaking in the grace upon this house. It’s okay if you don’t know how to preach or prophesy. Even if you’re not leading worship like Bob, you can still contribute. Those who clean the chairs or serve in any capacity will also partake in the same grace that is present here.
If you’re part of this church, I encourage you to serve, not just as a consumer but as a contributor. Don’t come with a consumer mindset, like someone ordering fries at McDonald’s, ready to criticize if things don’t meet your expectations. Instead, come with a serving attitude: “Whatever is needed, I’m here to help because this is my church, and this is my responsibility.” Serving doesn’t require a formal position on a volunteer team; it starts with your attitude. As you serve, the grace that is upon this house will flow into your life. You don’t need to seek recognition; the One who sees everything will reward you.
You’ll notice favor in your workplace, more promotions, and increased prosperity. No good thing will you lack. I never imagined I would become a pastor, but here I am, grateful for the grace that has transformed my life and the lives of many others. At the age of 24, I finally realized the gift of teaching. Before that, reading the Bible felt overwhelming—terms like justification and glorification made little sense. But the key to understanding and growing in your gifts is simply being faithful where you are. When my church asked me to lead Sunday school, I did it. When they asked me to lead worship, I stepped up, even though I hated singing. Looking at people’s faces while singing was daunting; some would give me that dreaded death stare! So, I closed my eyes and focused on God, saying, “Lord, my worship is for You.”
Faithfulness is crucial. When I first got into ministry, I only knew one sermon well. For a whole year, I preached Luke 15 everywhere I went. But it wasn’t just a recitation from memory. I would pray and ask God for fresh revelation each time, and every meeting felt renewed. I would see the Holy Spirit at work when I saw people moved, like Geren crying.
What I’m telling you is this: Be faithful where you are. Take responsibility for your role in the church. Don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do. The Bible says, “Those who are planted in the house of the Lord will flourish in His kingdom.”
Do you want to flourish? This promise isn’t just for preachers and prophets; it’s for everyone who partners in the grace upon this church. The same grace that enables us to see acceleration in growth—like moving through three different places in three years—is available to you. We carry a grace for debt cancellation, promotion, and supernatural healing.
Every testimony you hear from this platform can become your story. One man’s breakthrough can lead to breakthroughs for all. So when you hear a testimony, don’t be jealous—celebrate with them! If someone just got a new SUV, rejoice because that grace is now upon you too!
Don’t waste time complaining or engaging in unnecessary talk. Instead, celebrate what you want to see in your life. Celebrate the testimonies. Celebrate God’s Word. When you cultivate a spirit of celebration, you align yourself with the grace that’s flowing in this house.
What did you learn today? After church, that’s a question you should ask each other. I preach from the pulpit, but when you discuss the Word, you’re multiplying its impact. Instead of getting caught up in conversations about what someone wore or other trivial matters, focus on what the Holy Spirit has taught you through the message. When you share insights, the grace that accompanies the Word multiplies in your life. That’s why we intentionally have lunch after church—not just to eat and run, but to sit together, fellowship, and talk about the Word that has impacted us. It’s good to know each other, but it’s even better to discuss the Word. May your life be rooted in the Word, and may you be established in it. Are you with me?
Now, think back to when you were a child at a restaurant with your parents. When they asked what you wanted, were you considering healthy choices? No! You were drawn to all the unhealthy options. Praise God for parents who can make wise choices for you!
Similarly, when you go to YouTube or Spotify, do you always choose what’s spiritually nourishing? You may gravitate toward what feels good in the moment. That’s why God places you in a family and under the guidance of spiritual leaders. Just as parents might say, “Okay, enough KFC; it’s time for something healthier,” your spiritual leaders guide you toward a balanced diet of the Word.
The Sunday message isn’t just random thoughts. Your pastor prepares it prophetically, knowing the struggles and needs of the congregation. As you honor the church and your pastor, honor the Word that comes each Sunday. When you’re rooted in the house, then indulging in outside teachings can be enjoyable—but don’t let them replace your spiritual foundation.
There are fantastic preachers on YouTube—I consider myself one of them—but if you’re part of a local church, let the Sunday message be your bread and butter. How do you make it your daily sustenance? By listening to it again and again. Remember, faith comes by hearing, not just having heard. It comes by hearing and hearing again.
If you’ve been a church-going Christian, you might be in danger of thinking you know it all. The best approach to truly hearing the Word is to adopt a posture of humility: “I don’t know; I’m here to learn.” You can hear the same message from the same man of God repeatedly, and each time, the Holy Spirit can teach you something new. This Word has been preached for 2,000 years, and after 12 years of preaching it myself, I still feel like I know nothing. Why? Because this knowledge is spiritual, and there is an unlimited treasure hidden within it.
No matter how much you think you know, there is always more to discover. So, be humble. Listen to the Sunday message again and again. When you submit to the Sunday Word, the Holy Spirit will lead you to other sermons and teachings that will enhance what you’ve heard. However, if you don’t submit to the Sunday Word—if you treat it as just another piece of information—this is what happens:
On Monday, you plant an apple seed; on Tuesday, a guava seed; on Wednesday, grapes. Then on Saturday, you wonder why you don’t have a harvest. What grows is a twisted mess because the goal isn’t to be versatile in your listening; it’s to be established in the same Word.
Even in your Bible meditation, remember that the goal isn’t to finish a chapter. The aim is for the Holy Spirit to speak to you through that Word. Take it slow. If you find yourself too busy to dive deeply into new passages, focus on the same familiar scriptures you’ve read throughout your life—Deuteronomy 28, Psalm 1, Psalm 91, Psalm 23, Ephesians 1, Romans 8, 2 Corinthians 5. These passages can be your daily foundation; they only take about 15 minutes to read.
Once you’ve anchored yourself in those familiar truths, then you can explore new teachings. The point of reading the Word is not to accumulate head knowledge, but to become deeply rooted in it.
The secret to prosperity doesn’t lie solely in prayer and fasting; it answers to giving. And giving goes beyond money. You can give your time, your resources, and your energy. The Word says, “Seek first the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you.” One way to experience promotion in the kingdom is to have a vision. God has a dream and a vision for your life.If you feel you don’t have a vision, don’t worry. You can find someone who does and partner with them. The church is the best place to do this because every church has a prophetic and apostolic vision. If you are a believer, you have a ministry in the church and a mission in the world. So, serve in the church! Don’t just come to listen and leave—get involved, get engaged, and participate. Just imagine this: if my brain tells my hand to lift the Bible, my entire body, even the parts not directly engaged, aligns with that action.
Just because I am preaching doesn’t mean you can’t reap the harvest of what I’m receiving. By partnering with me in the vision of the church, you get to share in the benefits. That’s why Paul says in Philippians that once you have partaken of my grace—not just God’s grace—you can partake in everything you see in my life. Don’t be foolish; partnering is one of the fastest ways to grow in the kingdom. If you’re part of this church, serve the church. And be punctual—if service starts at 10:00 AM, aim to arrive by 9:30 AM. Why? So you can step in and assist wherever needed, positioning yourself for promotion. Many in our church didn’t wait to be recruited; they became volunteers simply by arriving early. Don’t wait for an appointment letter to serve. Just come. Be available. Arrive early and stay late. You will discover gifts within you that you didn’t even know existed. There are so many diamonds inside of you just waiting to be unearthed, and they will shine in the light of God’s Word. I’m not asking you to serve for my blessing; I’m encouraging you to serve for your own blessing.
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