Janet had a dream where she needed water, unfortunately she had no container to store the water. By her right hand was a woman with a small kettle, she beckoned on the woman to borrow her the kettle and the woman obliged. Janet collected the small kettle happily and went ahead to get the water she needed. On getting to the point of collection, she realized that she was getting the water from a tap that had the capacity to service a drum. She managed to control the flow of the water into the small kettle to avoid wastage/spillage. And upon leaving the spot, she knew she had to get a container of her own and increase the capacity as well.
Our journeys as believers, can be likened to Janet’s dream, where there are certain qualities we ought to acquire, (such as Faith, Love, Patience, Endurance, Wisdom or Word Knowledge) and we don’t have the spiritual container and capacity to store up these qualities at the level the Holy Spirit wants to fill us up with.
Taking up on Faith in this context, there are times when we start out on a zero level of faith, where God Himself performs the miracles for us irrespective of the level where we are (Exodus 14 vs 31). But as we grow, it is expected that our faith level increases also from zero to medium and then to large. As a fully grown individual, feeding on milk alone can’t sustain one’s appetite and this eventually will distort our growth and stature. The level of our faith really determines how far we’ll go in life.
Taking a mental note, we need to ask ourself where our faith level is? Like Moses, is our faith level at per with our assignment? Meaning is our spiritual container big enough to contain what the LORD has for us? We need to work at preparing ourself as that vessel/container and go BIG at it!!! For, no one can find a whale in a pond. Dare to believe God on your assignment and you’ll be filled to an overflow.
Whatever size of your God-given assignment is, remember that Roms 8 vs 32 says – if God didn’t withhold His son but gave him up for your sake, He will provide all you need to fulfill his purpose in your life(paraphrased). Don’t sit back on your purpose or allow fear stop you from launching out.
Action Point:
1) Audit your container: Ask the Holy Spirit to show you what quality you need to fill up on right now (Faith, Love, Patience, etc.).
2) Expand your capacity: Put in the work by consistently studying the Word in that specific area.
3) Pray for the overflow: Ask the Holy Spirit to completely flood your life with abundance in that area.
Shalom 🕊️
Bimpe Lawal
PROTECTING YOUR FAITH IN THE WAITING ROOM
Warfare is part of the lifestyle of a believer, and the earlier we face it the better for us as the enemy is stubborn and not ready to release that which God has promised and ordained for us. Moses in this case had to visit Pharaoh 10 times before he conceded to release them or the case of Elijah, who had to pray 7 times before a glimpse of cloudy rain.
Have you had to knock on a door, seek an approval for a project, pray for a baby, a spouse or a particular child that’s not behaving well or pray for the salvation of a soul? And you’ve had to keep on knocking? To be in any of these circumstances can be draining and frustrating. However, you shouldn’t let these circumstances overcome you in any way. Having walked this path before, I realized if care is not taken, one’s faith could be wrecked if we permit either a glimpse of or open the door to doubt and unbelief.
I recall the story of my admission into university some years back. I had written the entry exams with my contemporaries and failed the first time, by the time I took it the second time, I passed with admissions in one Polytechnic and two universities all at the same time. I had to attend all 3 higher institutions before settling for the best. The scenario thought me delay is not denial.
In the midst of these warfare, Persistence, Focus and Intensity to the Word/Promise of God and His instructions are some of the instruments we wage this war with.
When the enemy also sees you have a calling on your life, like the Israelites, he’ll wage war against you the hardest, be it in marriage, finances, health or any other area and he’ll also rise to negotiate with you, once he sees you’re a hard nut to crack, by offering other alternatives or other quick ways to escape that condition (remember he did it with Jesus at mount of temptation). No matter how long the delay/stagnation is, when God shows up, He comes in Big. His entry is grand and leaves no doubt that He is involved.
Ultimately, as we all desire to see the long awaited promise of God for our life’s manifest and we wait on Him, remember that God takes care of all the pain we’ve ever experienced and adequately rewards us.
Wage this war strategically with the Word of God and His instructions and wait for His GRAND ENTRY!!! and the enemy shall ultimately submit.
Shalom 🕊️
Bimpe Lawal
VISION
To run without a vision is to set out for destruction. Moses was careful to relay every detail from God to the Israelites before their departure from Egypt. You can imagine if he had no clue on what to do, leading over 2 million people in the wilderness would have been a disaster.
Ability to effectively communicate a set vision to your team shows how effective you are as a leader. Every organization runs with a vision and it is very important to inculcate and decode these visions into daily, weekly monthly and yearly task of your team members. What vision have you received from God to run with? Are you running with it?
God’s main purpose for the release of the Israelites was to serve him and not to be living a care free life or just wonder aimlessly. Ultimately, every organization is meant to glorify God, either with their skills or gifts. It is when we carry out God’s purpose that money will be introduced eventually into the assignment. These days, a lot of organizations have forgotten the essence of their existence, “the God factor” in the whole scheme of things. They now run on “money factor”, throwing caution into the wind not minding the havoc it will bring to the team members both internally or externally.
Some tend to have their goal post shifted in the middle of the game not sticking to the initial agreement laid down, while some will short pay you for your services, others have no adequate benefits for their team and the list goes on and on.
As an organization, are you aligned with God’s vision? Visions are essentially meant to give direction and PURPOSE. Are you aligned with your organizational purpose? They are meant to identify the challenges ahead and proffer the necessary solutions. Visions also act as a check on any organizational misalignment. It’s never too late to make adjustments and realign or reroute accordingly, if you’re misaligned.
Without a clear vision, it is difficult for team members or employees to see the result coming. Where there’s vision, there’s Power 💪.
Action Point:
1) As an Organization, engage in internal and external trainings for staff as often as possible.
2) As a team-member, continuous learning in line with the vision of the organization you function in, which ultimately aligns with your personal vision.
3) As an individual functioning outside an organization, ask God for a yearly, monthly and weekly vision; run with them and you’ll see progress in your life.
Shalom 🕊️
Bimpe Lawal
A SIGN – PART 3
In today’s world, relationships vary from shepard and sheep in terms of ministry, government and citizenry with regards to a nation, team-lead and team-player in an organization or a family. We all interchangeably play in at least 2 or more of these roles. And in our roles, we all must have no doubt experienced the move of God or as the Egyptian magicians called it the ‘Finger of God ‘ one way or the other.
You see when God moves, it is explicit. His move nullifies doubt, establishes deep security and brings absolute peace. His move is the ultimate differentiator as seen in Exodus 8 vs 23 which says, I will make a difference between my people and your people….wow glory to God!!!!. God’s sign didn’t just occur once, but at several times displaying His power. Rather than asking for a sign before you believe, allow God Himself be the initiator of the sign by announcing your family, organization, nation or ministry as His own.
When God decides to show up with a sign, you don’t need any advertisement, He’ll publicly announce you and it’ll be clear to everyone that He is at work. His sign ALWAYS comes in grand style, it can’t be controlled, contended with, stolen or covered up. It is beyond any human understanding or reasoning.
Ultimately, our faith cannot be conditional. Sometimes we receive immediate confirmation, sometimes we experience seasons of silence, and sometimes counterfeits try to mimic the real thing. But the presence or absence of a sign never changes who God is. He remains the author and finisher of every season.Instead of trying to force the outcome, step back and let Him take the stage on His timeline. Trust the process—His arrivals are always worth the wait.
Action Point : Do not let a season of silence stall your vision. Keep serving, leading, learning and building with excellence right where you are. Trust that whether a sign is visible today or not, the Author of your season is still in complete control.
Shalom 🕊️
Bimpe Lawal
A SIGN -PART 2
Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments. (Exodus 7:11 KJV).
When Pharaoh wanted answers, he brought in his own illusionists and they were perfect with copying the real miracle. When taking decisions at any level (either personal, corporate or group) do not fall for a sign just because it’s flashy, as we might be taking a package full of deception, as a sign from God.
The enemy doesn’t appear scary, he rather comes in spiritual, good and attractive disguising itself as Truth in order to mislead and ultimately destroy Man. In 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 TPT
((14) That doesn’t surprise us, for even Satan transforms himself to appear as an angel of light! [15] So it’s no wonder his servants also go about pretending to be ministers of righteousness. But in the end they will be exposed and get exactly what they deserve.) we see that satan along with his ministers mimic God.
Developing a sharp sense of spiritual discernment is non-negotiable for our growth, especially when our choices impact our family, friends, or team. Proverbs 4 vs 7(paraphrased ) says ……..and with all you have gotten get understanding – discernment, comprehension and interpretation.
In a world where culture is presently obsessed with seeking quick fixes for spouses, children, money, fame, promotion and all what have you, to lack discernment especially when seeking for a sign or when making decisions can lead one on a trip to destruction. However, no matter how satan’s deception plays out, there’s always a limit to his authority as Jesus Christ has already made a public show of him and nipped him in the bud, paving the way for believers to exercise their authority over him.
Discernment comes with the Peace of God which passes all human understanding. It will always reveal the Truth. I’ve also come to realize that nothing Satan gives comes with PEACE. Yes, you read it right!……none comes with PEACE! Referencing the scripture above, you’ll recall how desperate the enemy is, in him wanting to be like God. Which was what got him flung out of the presence of God in the first place. The end truly justifies the means. 2 Corinthians 11 vs 15 says -‘But in the end they will be exposed and get exactly what they deserve ‘.
In conclusion, we shouldn’t be blinded by signs or open doors that lack substance. Rather, we should be weary of the sign we seek for and in finding that sign, we should walk through it with discernment.
Action Point –
1) Seek for peace in that Sign.
Prayer:
Father, give me the spirit of discernment to differentiate what is good from bad, to recognize your peace in it and act accordingly in Jesus name. (Amen)
Shalom 🕊️
Bimpe Lawal
LEADERSHIP STRATEGY
Leadership comes with disappointment in various categories – ranging from low, medium and high. However, we must not allow it to drive us away from the goal of the assignment, instead, we must consider why we are sent or why we are assigned the role.
As a leader, be it in ministry, corporate organisation or family, we are sometimes led by God to embark on journeys that questions what we really heard. I’ve found myself in various circumstances where I’ve had to ask myself – who send me? (Meaning, how did I get here?) Am I sure I truly heard God speak? When in this dilemma, the best option is to go back to the source to re-strategize.
Take note that before any major assignment is given, there must have been a ‘micro version’ of that assignment. How well you complete the micro version will determine your next level as well as prepare you for the ‘macro version’.
Moses didn’t know that he was being prepared to lead a Nation when he left the comfort of the palace to sleep in tents in an open field. For some would have been praying against retrogression or thought God wasn’t been fair with them or that the enemy is at work.
People’s expectations of leaders in ministry are high, hence they expect them to be without blemish forgetting they are human and no human is PERFECT. I’ll say leadership is truly a thankless job, because no one can really satisfy Man. Simultaneously, leaders in government, families or corporate world also face warfare every single day as they are set as prime targets to slow down progress in homes, the economy and nations at large.
An example is in Exodus 5 vs 21, one would have expected the Israelites to be at least lenient with Moses, despite showing them signs and also working to their advantage. Instead, they were quick to laying a judgement of God on him, because of some little difficulties and obstacles they experienced. Forgetting that there’s no easy way to archiving victory and that the enemy in form of systems and structures, organizational/economic policies or constitutional rights when faced with changes will form a strong RESISTANCE and won’t want to let go.
When faced with any form of criticism or disruption as a leader, we must not loose focus. With determination and perseverance (which are part of the traits of a leader) in our assignment (either as the head of the family, organization or nation) and the ability to revisit the ‘Sender’ to re-strategize, we will excel. A lot of times, we are stuck because we refuse to go back to the drawing board for clarity, only when we learn to do that will we prevail.
Action Point –
Revisit the ‘Sender’ to re-strategize on your plans when you hit a road block.
Prayer
Father, give me wisdom to lead my team/family/citizens aright in Jesus name. (Amen)
Shalom 🕊️
Bimpe Lawal
A SIGN
Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have Believed. These were the words of Jesus to Thomas in John 20 vs 27. While on the contrary, God purposely performed a “sign” for the Israelites to believe because He knew they won’t believe except they saw a sign.
Let’s be real: we all get into that headspace where we’re asking God for a sign, totally forgetting all the times He’s already come through. I’ll be correct to say sometimes our “faith” is just for show, deep down we’re low-key doubting and waiting for a signal.
A few days ago, I had a very important meeting and to be honest this was a meeting I’d been expecting a positive response on. I knew God had my back, but the intrusive thoughts won’t leave my mind – they were hitting hard. Yes, at the edge of you leveling up, the enemy wages war in the mind steering up doubt, anxiety, stress etc. Well, he whispered ‘why don’t you ask for a sign’ and I responded with the Word of God by speaking life to the situation and started vibing to thanksgiving songs, which soothed me and quenched the anxiety within.
I knew asking for a sign meant disbelief and it was also a way of me telling God I wasn’t sure if He could sort me out – the Word was enough for me. Not that asking for a sign is all that bad, absolutely not, but I see it as me telling God, your little girl is growing and maturing. Together, we can hold on to your Word alone, plus, this comes with a blessing (blessed be those who have not seen yet have believed). The meeting exceeded my expectations, it was successful. God really moved (Alleluia 🙌)
There are other times, the pressure for a sign hits hardest in the area of healing or breakthrough. However it may be, holding on to your faith and His Word without giving in, is really the key. Even Jesus longed for the voice of the Father whilst he was on the cross and when he didn’t get it, he didn’t back out.
Whether God responds with a sign or not, it doesn’t make Him less of who He is …..GOD!. So, you don’t have to wait for a sign before you believe, Just Believe and take that step!
Action Point
1) Start believing and take that step with or without a sign.
Prayer:
Father, I choose to believe your promise(s) with or without a sign in Jesus name.
Shalom 🕊️
Bimpe Lawal
SYSTEM OVERRIDE
As Children of Light or Ambassadors of Christ (John 1 vs 9) (Isaiah 49 vs 6) when you find yourself in a system that feels like it’s practically designed to watch you fail, be it the crushing weight of inflation, toxic corporate policies, or personal drama that just won’t quit. Then know there’s a “common” enemy (Satan) at work trying to block your progress. He doesn’t just attack for no reason; he targets you and I because of our potential growth, influence, and impact.
He uses the things we deal with every day—broken laws, unfair bosses, and exhausting demands—to try and drain our light.Looking at Moses, he was born into a legal system that literally called for his execution. Pharaoh thought he had the final say. But here’s the plot twist: God wasn’t silent; He’s strategic, He didn’t just save Moses; He used the system to protect him. He moved the heart of Pharaoh’s own daughter to show mercy, using the enemy’s palace to provide Moses with a royal education and safety.
If you’re feeling stuck between rising taxes, debt, or a “lonely” path in your career or relationships, remember this: God isn’t idle.The same systems that feel like they’re closing in on you are still under His authority. He knew your name (Jeremiah 1 vs 5) before you even had a social media handle. He’s the CEO of the universe, and the weight of every government rests on His shoulders (Isaiah 9 vs 6). So, It’s time to change your strategy to the following
1) Log In and Apply: Stop carrying the burnout burden. Call on the ultimate CEO of the Universe (Matthew 11 vs 28-30) (Mark 11 vs 24) , and trade your heavy load for His peace.
2) The Praise Hack: Use your worship (Psalm 69 vs 30-31),as a “sacrifice.” Singing praises isn’t just a ritual; it’s an offering that shifts the atmosphere of your situation.
3) Vibe Check: Stand your ground as an “Ambassador of Light.” Exercise your authority and pray for those in power(1 Timothy 2 vs 1-4).The system might be rigged, but God is the one who wrote the code. Watch Him move on your behalf.
ACTION POINT
1) Thank God for extending His light to you.
2) Get scriptures on knowing your authority in Christ.
3) Meditate on these scriptures and confess them. (For this allows you to know who you are in Christ).
4) Speak over that situation that has been oppressing you and command it to cease operating over your life in the name of Jesus.
5) Believe, trust God and wait for the manifestation.
SALVATION PRAYER
And if you are not yet a kingdom Ambassador, please say the following prayers before the action point: –
Heavenly Father, I come to You in Jesus’ name. Your Word says whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. I call on You Jesus and I confess You as my Lord and Savior. I ask for forgiveness of all my sins. I believe God raised You from the dead to pay for my sins. Thank You for saving me. I’m Yours now. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Shalom 🕊️
Bimpe Lawal
