VAB's Food For Thought

Food for Thought: 16. … BLESSED TO BLESS! How do you work? Are you satisfied with just getting your own job done? Did you know that … You can become more of a blessing to others just by showing a little concern? You can be a Blessing Beyond merely fulfilling your basic job description By becoming an ‘ and-then-some person ’ , who does more and even better than is expected? Every day, in all you say and do, the difference between being ordinary and being a blessing is in that little concern you show for others. While some may consider going the extra mile unnecessary, you can say, “ It is more blessed to give than to receive ” . Truth is, every action has a consequence. The Bible says, “… and each one of us will receive his own reward according to his own labour ” . (1Cor 3:8b) God has blessed you so you can bless others. Walk and work with that consciousness And make this world a better place, Person after person, Impact after impa...

Food for Thought: 17. WORSHIP! Leviticus 23 presents God's requirements from Israel His people: - 7 Feasts - Many offerings - From 1 day to 8 days . . . And at these Feasts they were to be away from their occupations. Then it dawned on me. . . As God's children, He requires And ENJOYS our worship! Worship means to Honour and Adore. Every minute, every day in our lives and endeavors, Let us consciously worship God. Let us honour and adore Him. It is possible And some of the advantages are: * You will be more conscious to obey God and do right. * You will stay away from sin. * You will become more conscious of God in your life. So . . . let us . . . Worship! VAB, Lagos.  .................

Food for Thought: 20. CREATIVE ABILITIES (2) On the last blog I told you that 2 Chronicles reveals the secrets ...How your CHARACTER can make your own life story BETTER! 2 Chronicles 26 tells us: Uzziah... - Became A King of Judah at age 16 (vs 1-3) - Did what was right in God's sight (vs 4) - Sought God and prospered (vs 5) - Enjoyed God's help (vs 7) - And made fantastic achievements (vs 8-15) Until he STOPPED... Stopped WHAT? ...Until He stopped paying ATTENTION To his CHARACTER! "When he was strong, his heart was lifted up, to his destruction, for he transgressed against the LORD his God by entering the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the alter...Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him were eighty priests of the LORD - valiant men...He was warned, "... It is not for you, Uzziah, to burn incense to the LORD ... (vs 16-18) But he refused. Instead ... "He became furious! " And as a result "Leprosy broke ...

Food for Thought: 19. CREATIVE ABILITIES (1) Creative Abilities are, "... The gift of God." (Ecclesiates 5:19) He has given Creative Abilities to all human beings! Creative Abilities empower you to Plant seeds and have great harvests, Construct fantastic buildings, Design amazing means of transportation; and, Achieve personal and assigned expectations in life! Be aware. Know this... Two important parts make up your God given 'Creative Abilities' First is Achievements, second is Character (or Moral strength)! You see Character sustains Achievement. So, ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION to It. Ensure you sustain a good Character ...Every Single day! And also avoid Pride! Truth is...Your Character CAN make your own life story BETTER! But how? 2 Chronicles reveals the secrets...how your CHARACTER can make your own life story BETTER. Please join me on CREATIVE ABILITIES (2) for the interesting conclusion. God bless you richly! VAB, Lagos. --------

Food for Thought: 18. ENJOY DOING IT! Whatever you do That concerns other people... At your Workplace...Church... Or within the society In Politics or Government Can be blissful ...DESPITE any short comings Or weaknesses You may think you have. For some... You don't think or feel... - You deserve anything from God - You're Good Enough - You're Smart Enough - You've Achieved Enough - Your clothes are Good Enough You actually think... - You're not Rich Enough ...Intelligent Enough ...Pretty Enough ...and so on and so forth! I came across something interesting in Susan May Warren's book, 'The Perfect Match'. I'd love to share it with you: "...The Apostle Paul had a thorn of weakness, something that made his ministry difficult. Three times he asked God to take it away. And God answered, "My gracious favour is all you need. My power works best in your weakness. " See, God promises that When we are weak,...