I Want it Like This

God truly has a sense of humor
In the book of Numbers Chapters 13 and 14
God gave instructions on spying the land of promise...

The Israelites disbelieved and God was very angry
 
In chapter 15 there seem to be a swift change

From His fierce anger in the previous
God is here giving instruction on offerings
This sudden shift I find amusing...
 
"When you present a young bull as a burnt offering or a sacrifice in fulfillment of a special vow or as a peace offering to the Lord, then the grain offering accompanying it must include five quarts of choice flour mixed with two quarts of olive oil, plus two quarts of wine for the drink offering. This will be an offering made by fire, very pleasing to the Lord. Numbers 15:8-10
 
Wow, this is a meal spread
Consisting of meat, baked goods and wine
This is a choice but affordable banquet
And He added this will be well pleasing to Me
 
It's like ordering a meal and getting served accordingly
Well garnished and with some sweet wine...

A common saying... God doesn't eat our food

But He is specifying here what He wants and how

His command is clear; offer me the best
He will not accept just anything; 

We must be intentional in giving to The Lord

Not our standard but His

 

One may argue it's for them not now…
Throughout the generations to come, you are to present this 

offering to the Lord each year from the first of your ground flour. 

Numbers 15:21 Read further; Mark 12: 41...
 
God wants what He wants
Follow His instructions to the later
Get better understanding and comply
Honor must be communicated in your gifts to Him 

My Garden

I have a very small garden I situated near a water source
I planted lots of edible and medicinal plants
This small space seems to teach varying lessons
From the import of owning a piece of God's earth
 
To the economics and benefits of fresh veggies
Recently my hubby planted 2 tubers of yam
They have reached the stage of applying a stick to support
And he kept ignoring for whatever reason
 
I just woke to see them curl around each other
Their tiny frame sought each other out
Rather than continue alone
They sought each other out for support
 
Two is indeed better than one
Don't lone with your struggle
Reach out to a friend
I have seen this approach help me often
 
My next lesson is more of a challenge…
My 5 year old recently demanded
Mummy; give me the seed of the apple you just ate
He had planted his and now wants mine...
 
How do I tell him that this apple tree is not in view...?
For now I leave him with his believes...

Big garden or small, it entails work
I can't ignore horse dung; its nutrition for my plants
 
And where did the weeds come from?
They are so persistent
This enemy wanting to override my harvest
I am the weapon that will not make them survive
 
My earth; my garden
For me to enjoy as long as I desire

One Day

Suddenly; I looked up to the sky
I had been outside praying just past midnight
Then I became speechless
Still couldn’t take my gaze off the heavens
 
I felt drawn to its vastness
No word is adequate to describe the awesome
A combination of beauty and mystery
What lies behind the cloud?
 
My thought roamed to Jesus
He ascended into the heavens
This was no fluke, the disciples were witness
And one day we shall have that privilege
 
As I kept gazing
I marveled at the Great God of creation
I considered His effortless might
His love, kindness and all-round good
 
I wondered if I deserved His help I have received
I regarded the prayers I just said
I compared my requests to the great expanse of the heavens
I believe I got my answers. It’s done
 
I don't want to miss the lift up
What wants to keep me away?
Sin no way.
I suddenly felt weak on my knees
 
As I saw myself bow low in adoration
Great Good God; yet mindful of small me
Indeed your world is a wonder
And you are the greatest builder

More than enough...

I am sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency
Esther the orphan was sufficient to be a Queen
Joseph the prisoner; was enough to be Prime Minister
Moses the stammered; was enough to confront the king
 
Is anyone perfect; Is any worthy?
Our sufficiency is in our Lord
He is the one that completes us

And helps us to access glory
 
You have what it takes for your new level
That great height is for you
You don’t belong in the ordinary
Let no one say you are inadequate

A child of God is not disadvantaged

Even in down times there's great hope
Keep renewing your mind in Gods truth

Keep reaffirming His word to yourself

 
If it is a child you seek; you are enough

You and your spouse have what it takes…
The womb is adequate for the baby
The mans seed is enough
 
Mary had no man yet she had a baby
Discard all contrary opinions
It’s time to keep your gaze on your Creator
After all; we say He can do all things
 
Discouragement will limit you
Win the battle over your mind
I have set my face as a flint; no shame

It will be to you as you believe and confess 

I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses inner strength into me. I an self sufficient in Christs sufficiency. Phil 4:13 Say it out Loudly i am enough    ...tejuwrite...

Goodness

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
It shall be in my company all day
I will have my fill of it daily
God’s presence guarantees goodness
 
What company do you keep?
The type of friends you roll with…
Aptly describes who you truly are
It’s time to get closer to your Maker
 
Life is loaded with enough woes
You may see them smiling
But they are secretly hurting
Beyond the façade we try to exhibit
 
We need an assurance of wellness all time
There must be no buts that causes pain
We must have it good always
This is available in Christ alone
 
Yes several tribulations in our world
Several issues to spread a cloud of gloom
But real cheers is in Gods comforting words
I will not leave you or forsake you…
 
This makes life easier to navigate
This relationship ensures all round good
So in the face of tragic experience
You can find succor under His shadow
 
There’s rest for the weary soul
Why go about with so many loads
Drop off your burdens on Jesus
Come over to the true love companion 

Still Going

Several parts consist a being
Several seasons makes a lifetime
At these different times varying things occurs
All lining to paint a preplanned piece
 
God our creator has a picture He wants to achieve
Our several experiences is painting on a canvas
These experiences will be sweet or sour
They all combine to tell a perfect story
 
A tale of triumph from adversity
A tale of victory from defeat
A tale of success from failure
A tale of beauty from ashes
 
There was a beginning in the life of Job
A lovely home; a thriving business
Recognition in his town and everywhere
He was a true picture of Gods goodness
 
Suddenly he entered a season of adversity
A complete opposite of his previous lifestyle
Homeless, sick, bereaved, jobless, despised…
Yet his life’s tale his yet being told
 
This interlude of sorrow won’t end his life
This unpleasant season is a necessary addition
It was a bitter time; but not his end
A test of the Master Painter
 
He turned his downward life upward
Those who thought his painting is spoilt
Only jumped to a quick conclusion
It was a brief stop; not the final design
 
Soon the canvas adds a new ink 

A better season emerged

A time when all lost was restored

A time far better than his previous

So the Lord blessed Job in the second half of his life
Even more than in his beginning… Job 42:12
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No To Poverty

How do you tell a child there’s no food?
Hope you know the child won’t understand
The child would also not stop crying
Asking you for what to feel its stomach
 
Poverty is a curse that Jesus crushed
Let it not surface in your life
Scripture tells us of a mother who told her son
This sticks we gather is to prepare a last meal...
 
After we eat this; we die...
Except the food is poisoned that’s not happening
Thankfully God intervened through the prophet
Because no child is buying that story
 
Poverty must be fought with understanding
With hard work and prayers
Lack takes your sense of reasoning away
Its why the devil wants to impoverish people
 
It’s also the reason people do unimaginable things
Just to have their needs met
It seems their conscience is muted
Simple logic is far from them
 
Poverty must have no place around you
It will make rubbish your integrity in no time
Make a decision not to seek an alternative
Regardless of your present status, choose to live right
 
I don’t know any ten keys out of poverty
I suggest you find a legit work to do
Plan your life based on your income
Have a family you can conveniently cater for
 
I asked a menial job artisan how many children he has

He answered ten; I'm still shocked by his response...

Gods blessing will reside in our homes
Even in famine we wont lack; I pray in Jesus name

He lifts the poor from the dirt and the needy from the garbage dump. Ps113:7  ...tejuwrite...