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PARTNERSHIP

PARTNERSHIP

Amos 3:3

 

We can only walk with those we agree with; walking together is partnering with another to reach a goal agreeable to all parties. There are those with whom we’ve parted ways for personal, business, or spiritual reasons because we no longer agree and can no longer walk together.

There are all kinds of partnerships, but every one of them is rooted in a relationship based on sharing, participation, and productivity, leading to a reciprocal relationship between those who receive a resource and those who give it out to attain a fruitful venture.

What and who do you partner with?

Ecclesiastes 4:9 says two are better than one, that a partnership is infinitely better than working alone because working together leads to more satisfying outcomes. A partnership has an advantage that a solitary person never has. The Bible teaches that true partnership is built on mutual respect and shared purpose. When two people work together with a common goal, their combined strength multiplies. Trust and communication are the foundation of any successful partnership. By supporting each other, partners can achieve more than they ever could alone.

We can partner with other people for business and financial purposes, but do we know that we can partner with the Lord for the spread of the gospel and soul-winning? We either finance the spread of the gospel through ministers, give money to godly causes, tell others about beneficial projects, or join others on a mission or partner with them for someone else to go.

The Philippians’ participation provided financial support that helped Paul spread the gospel (Philippians 4:15, 18). Their partnership in his ministry was the reason he prayed for them with joy.

Do you give to the work of the kingdom?

Do you take time to pray for those on the mission field and the spread of the gospel?

How about putting a fraction of your finances towards helping brethren start a project or business that will change lives and help others?

From the beginning, God designed to us live and work in community, unity and partnership. So why do we often decide to work alone in our ministries? Why do we avoid partnering with others in our local areas knowing that they have the same passion to grow God’s Kingdom?

Luke 5 recounts Peter’s net-breaking fish catch; they beckoned to their partners. Had they not called them to help, the net would have broken, and all the fish lost. What a pity that the body of Christ would rather leave a soul to perish than direct them to a church closer to them because of envy, competition, pride, and selfishness. If they help each other in the spirit of Christian fellowship, more souls will come to the knowledge of the truth.

We could partner with others by recommending someone for something we can’t do or have, as Paul did with Philemon for Onesimus (Philemon 1:17). Paul said to Philemon, “If you see me as a partner and consider me as a friend, do this for me, that is, partner with me to help Onesimus.”

Would you consider partnering with someone today to make a difference?

As much as we love to make progress in every area of life, without partnering with the Holy Spirit, progress will be elusive. The Father knows that a partnership between the Holy Spirit and us will bring His will to pass because the Holy Spirit walks alongside us always (2 Corinthians 13:14) to guide, teach, and help us in every way.

As Paul referred to Titus in 2 Corinthians 8:23, we are co-labourers in Christ. Partnership in kingdom business yields eternal dividends.

PRAYER: Lord God, help me to always remember that everything I have comes from You and that Your business model is profitable to anyone who partners with You. May I always see a need to partner in kingdom business. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Shalom

WOMEN OF LIGHT INT’L PRAYER MIN.

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THE SPIDER’S WEB

THE SPIDER’S WEB

Job 8:14

 

If someone had told me that spiders or their webs were mentioned in the Bible, I would have either said, “go look again” or searched for myself. But behold, all of God’s creations are mentioned in the Bible.

We all know what a spider’s web looks like and how far they can reach and cover. They can create a slightly scary look and sometimes, in some places, may be a sign of untidiness and uncleanliness. (I swept the other day and, hey, a few days later, there was a fresh web. Where do they come from?) Of course, let’s not forget that anything ghoulish loves to spread man-made spider webs around, like during Halloween. In this instance, the spider’s web is seen as something weak, since it can be easily swiped away. The spider’s web reinforces how a person who performs evil deeds weaves “spiders’ webs” for themselves, not being able to hide their deeds.

Isaiah 59:3-8 recounts the mostly social sins that keep God’s presence away. These sins come naturally and become the web that people shroud their lives with. Our text illustrates the fragility and lack of reliability of trusting in earthly things. Just like a spider’s web can easily be destroyed, putting our trust in temporary and worldly things can lead to disappointment and instability.

Some have used lies as a spider’s web to make their lives what they are not, while ignoring, covering, and exaggerating the reality of their lives to suit their narratives. We all can knit or spin a good story according to Isaiah 59:5 and spread or hang them wherever we want them to be most effective. But sadly, these are as fragile and weak as a spider’s web that breaks under undue pressure.

Every one of God’s creations is intelligent and wise, including the spider. Spiders are deceptive and destructive in nature, like all evildoers. Just as a spider’s web can ensnare its prey, these individuals use cunning tactics and schemes to harm others. It serves as a warning to avoid and be cautious of those who operate with deceit. The enemy uses a spider web of deceit and cunning to ensnare God’s people who are not alert to his tactics.

We see a spider’s web and notice its trapped bugs, weaving them into a false wall of security before destroying them. These bugs were caught unawares because they were not paying attention. Have you ever wondered how they achieve this? God’s creativity and wisdom are not limited to man only. While not directly referencing spiders, Psalm 104:24 celebrates God’s creativity: “How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.” The intricate webs woven by spiders reflect the creative genius of God’s design. Just as a spider’s web is a marvel of engineering, the world around us showcases divine creativity. Unfortunately, so many people have turned that creative and divine ability into something negative and evil that can be used against the rest of God’s creation and the earth.

God created us to work, to be resourceful and diligent. This, sadly, is lacking in so many today, yet fully functioning in the spider as seen in diligence and persistence. Spiders are known for their hard work and persistence in weaving intricate webs. This reflects the biblical virtue of diligence and perseverance in our faith and daily lives as described in Proverbs 30:28: “The lizards (spiders or others) are easy to catch, but they are found even in kings’ palaces.” This verse highlights the resourcefulness and determination of spiders, a lesson in using what you must achieve great things. The spider’s web symbolizes the fragility of misplaced trust and false security. If we must spin a spider’s web, we should emulate the spider’s resourcefulness and persistence. Remember that spiders thrive even in palaces.

PRAYER: Lord, I acknowledge the fragility of trusting in earthly things. Teach me to place my trust in You alone, as my firm foundation. Protect me from the webs of deceit and cunning that the enemy may weave around me in Jesus’ name, amen.

Shalom

WOMEN OF LIGHT INT’L PRAYER MIN

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KEEP WAITING!

KEEP WAITING

Habakkuk 2:3

 

If you have ever been stuck in traffic when you are in a hurry or a slow-moving queue, then you may know something about patience and waiting. There is patience in waiting!

Waiting and patience go hand in hand, they are interchangeable, you cannot do one without the other. According to the Bible, patience is a fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22 and a virtue and it is what allows us to respond to frustrating circumstances with grace and self-control.

Anything of value is worth waiting for according to the bible, every notable event of the scripture needs time to mature into manifestation, from Abraham waiting for Isaac to David waiting for the throne, the Israelites in slavery waiting for deliverance and from the promise of a virgin birth to the resurrection of the Messiah. We are all even now according to Romans 8:19 await the manifestation of the sons of God.

Waiting means looking forward to someone or something with an underlying sense of expectation or anticipation. Though, one can wait for something or someone without expectation or expect without waiting. It’s about trusting that God knows what’s best for us and will provide in His own time. How do we find strength while waiting?

Seek God’s strength and guidance by staying connected to God through prayer and maintaining a hopeful and positive outlook, trusting that good things are coming at the appointed time.

Every vision is yet for an appointed time—whatever your vision is, it is for an appointed time. But in the end, it will speak, it will happen. God’s promises always manifest!

God is not slow, tardy, or late; but He comes exceedingly on time declare 2 Peter 3:9.

The ultimate vision may seem far away. Even if it is slow, it is sure. It may not come in your days but 'it is sure to come, it will not be late: and if it delays, wait for it.

When the kingdom of God will come is not clear, but come it will, that means we must exercise our patience in waiting for that thing we have no idea when it will come.

Impatience has its root in personal agenda; when we have plans that seem late, when in a hurry or when we want something and want it now, we exhibit impatience because we like our needs and desires to instantly be satisfied.

Moses expected an instant resolution of the issues in Egypt at his “let my people go,” speech, unfortunately, that didn’t happen. We see that from his impatient outburst directed at God in Exodus 5:22-23. We do the same when things don’t go our way, but the beginning of patience is surrendering our agenda to God’s will and committing ourselves to obedience over the long haul.

Patience is grown from waiting and we must all learn to wait patiently, especially in the things of the Spirit, we pray and expect an instant answer but sometimes the Lord says wait: wait for He will answer in time according to Psalm 40:1. We develop patience as we learn to focus on the eternal thing that gives us a perspective worth waiting for and not on temporal things without eternal value.

While you’re waiting for the Lord and the vision let your cry be; “be gracious to me Lord,” it doesn’t matter how long the wait is for, you have no better choice than what the Lord promised, the Lord will supply the strength to wait, that will help us soar like the eagle seen in Isaiah 40:31 so wait, keep waiting on God.

PRAYER: Father, I come before You with a heart full of hope and trust. As I keep waiting on Your perfect timing, grant me patience and peace to remain faithful and obedient in Jesus’ name, amen.

Shalom

WOMEN OF LIGHT INT’L PRAYER MIN.

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