A Way in the Wilderness: The Lord will Provide (Part 2)

By Pastor and Mrs Chifamba

Psalms‬ ‭102‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“I am like a pelican of the wilderness; I am like an owl of the desert. I lie awake, And am like a sparrow alone on the housetop.”

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IN YOUR SOLITARY WILDERNESS WHEN YOU HUNGER AND THIRST THERE IS A CARING HEAVENLY FATHER TO TURN TO‼️

1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Psalm 107:4-9

They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in. 5Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. 6Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses. 7And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation. 8Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 9For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Psalm 63:1-2

O God, you are my God; early will I seek you: my soul thirsts for you, my flesh longs for you in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; 2To see your power and your glory, so as I have seen you in the sanctuary.

IN YOUR WILDERNESS SEEK FOR THE ETERNAL DRINK, THE LIVING WATER 💦💧 THAT JESUS ONLY CAN GIVE.

John 4:13-15

Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: 14But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. 15The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.

Isaiah 55:1-3

Ho, every one that thirsts, come you to the waters, and he that has no money; come you, buy, and eat; yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2Why do you spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfies not? listen diligently to me, and eat you that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. 3Incline your ear, and come to me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.

John‬ ‭6‬:‭30‬-‭35‬ ‭NKJV‬

“Therefore they said to Him, “What sign will You perform then, that we may see it and believe You? What work will You do? Our fathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’ ” Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” Then they said to Him, “Lord, give us this bread always.” And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.”‬

Psalm 36:7-9

How excellent is your loving kindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of your wings. 8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of your house; and you shall make them drink of the river of your pleasures. 9For with you is the fountain of life: in your light shall we see light.

Revelation 22:17

And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that hears say, Come. And let him that is thirsty come. And whoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

A Way in the Wilderness: The Lord will Provide (Part 1)

The Lord will Make a Way, where there seems to be No Way‼️A Way in the Sea (Part 3)

By Pastor and Mrs Chifamba

GOD CAN PART YOUR SEA FOR YOU TO PASS, HE CAN CALM IT FOR YOU TO SAIL SAFELY THROUGH, BUT HE CAN ALSO MAKE YOU WALK ON THE TROUBLED WATERS THAT THREATEN TO DROWN YOU!

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Matthew 14:24-29

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. 27But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. 28And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

DO NOT FOCUS ON THE BOISTEROUS WAVES OR ON YOURSELF. LOOK TO JESUS

Matthew 14:30-32

But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 31And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? 32And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

When trouble comes upon us, how often we are like Peter! We look upon the waves, instead of keeping our eyes fixed upon the Saviour. Our footsteps slide, and the proud waters go over our souls. Jesus did not bid Peter come to Him that he should perish; He does not call us to follow Him, and then forsake us. “Fear not,” He says; “for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art Mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour.” Isaiah 43:1-3. – {Desire of Ages p. 382.1}

Isaiah 45:22

Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.

John 1:29

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

1 Peter 1:18-19

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers…

Hebrews 12:2

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

Micah 7:7-8

Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me. 8¶Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.

THE DEVIL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BOISTEROUS WAVES THAT SEEK TO DESTROY YOU‼️ THANK GOD FOR JESUS CHRIST WHO PUTS NOT ONLY THE WAVES UNDER OUR FEET BUT ALSO THE DEVIL WHO AGITATES THEM

Romans‬ ‭16‬:‭20‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.”

Revelation 12:9-11

And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. 10And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. 11And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

The Lord will Make a Way, where there seems to be No Way‼️A Way in the Sea (Part 2)

By Pastor end Mrs Chifamba

IF GOD DOES NOT PART THE TROUBLED WATERS FOR YOU HE WILL STILL THEM FOR YOU‼️

Psalm 89:8-9

O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like to you? or to your faithfulness round about you? 9You rule the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, you still them.

Psalm 107:23-31

They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; 24These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep. 25For he commands, and raises the stormy wind, which lifts up the waves thereof. 26They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble. 27They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit's end. 28Then they cry to the LORD in their trouble, and he brings them out of their distresses. 29He makes the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. 30Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he brings them to their desired haven. 31Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Mark 4:37-40

And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. 38And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say to him, Master, care you not that we perish? 39And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40And he said to them, Why are you so fearful? how is it that you have no faith?

FAITH IS A PREREQUISITE FOR GOD TO SPEAK PEACE TO YOUR TROUBLED WATERS

Market 9:23-24

Jesus said to him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him that believes. 24And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help you my unbelief.

Matthew 17:19-20

Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? 20And Jesus said to them, Because of your unbelief: for truly I say to you, If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you shall say to this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible to you.

Luke 18:27

And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

Jeremiah 32:17

Ah Lord GOD! behold, you have made the heaven and the earth by your great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for you

HAVE FAITH IN THE ALMIGHTY GOD AND HE WILL MAKE A WAY FOR YOU

Psalm 33:7-9

He gathers the waters of the sea together as an heap: he lays up the depth in storehouses. 8Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. 9For he spoke, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.

The Lord will Make a Way, where there seems to be No Way‼️A Way in the Sea Part 1

By Pastor and Mrs Chifamba

HAVE YOU COME TO THE END OF YOUR ROAD AND YOU DO NOT KNOW WHERE TO TURN? DO NOT WORRY OUR GOD IS A WAY-MAKER! HE WILL MAKE A WAY FOR YOU‼️

Luke 1:37

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Exodus 14:10

And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD.

Exodus 14:13-16

And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. 14The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. 15¶And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward: 16But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.

Exodus 14:21-22

And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided. 22And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.

WE ARE TO NEVER FORGET GOD’S MIGHT ACTS IN THE PAST

Psalm 78:10-14

They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law; 11And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them. 12Marvellous things did he in the sight of their fathers, in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan. 13He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through; and he made the waters to stand as an heap. 14In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.

Let us look to the monumental pillars, reminders of what the Lord has done to comfort us and to save us from the hand of the destroyer. Let us keep fresh in our memory all the tender mercies that God has shown us—the tears He has wiped away, the pains He has soothed, the anxieties removed, the fears dispelled, the wants supplied, the blessings bestowed—thus strengthening ourselves for all that is before us through the remainder of our pilgrimage. {Steps to Christ p. 125}

Isaiah‬ ‭51‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭NKJV‬

“Are You not the One who dried up the sea, The waters of the great deep; That made the depths of the sea a road For the redeemed to cross over? So the ransomed of the Lord shall return, And come to Zion with singing, With everlasting joy on their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness; Sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”

Hebrews 11:29

By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.

Luke 15:5-6

And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. 6And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

THE STUDY OF GOD’S WORD INCREASES OUR FAITH SO GOD CAN DO WONDERS IN OUR LIVES

Romans 10:17

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Romans 15:4

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

Hebrews 6:19

Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil

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Let’s talk about blessings 🙏 Praying for and Blessing those in Authority

By Pastor and Mrs Chifamba

THOSE IN AUTHORITY USUALLY RECEIVE CURSES AND COMPLAINS FROM THOSE THEY LEAD AND RARELY RECEIVE ANY BLESSINGS FROM THEM. THE BIBLE SAYS WE SHOULD PRAY FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY.

1 Timothy 2:1-4

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Ezra 6:10

That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

Jeremiah 29:7

And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

Genesis 47:7-10

And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh. 8And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old art thou? 9And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years: few and evil have the days of the years of my life been, and have not attained unto the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage. 10And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh.

PRAY FOR THE GOOD KINGS AND EVEN KINGS WHO MISTREAT US NEED OUR PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS NOT OUR CURSES

Romans 12:14

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

1 Kings 13:6-9

And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the LORD, and the king's hand was restored him again, and became as it was before. 7And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward. 8And the man of God said unto the king, If thou wilt give me half thine house, I will not go in with thee, neither will I eat bread nor drink water in this place: 9For so was it charged me by the word of the LORD, saying, Eat no bread, nor drink water, nor turn again by the same way that thou camest.

Jeremiah 37:3-4

And Zedekiah the king sent Jehucal the son of Shelemiah and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest to the prophet Jeremiah, saying, Pray now unto the LORD our God for us. 4Now Jeremiah came in and went out among the people: for they had not put him into prison.

WHEN THOSE IN AUTHORITY ARE PRAYED FOR AND BLESSED THEY CAN BECOME PREACHERS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS! THE HEATHEN, CRUEL, IMPULSIVE AND PROUD KING NEBUCHADNERRAR BECAME A PREACHER

Daniel 4:34-37

And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation: 35And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou? 36At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me. 37Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.

Let’s talk about blessings 🙏 Be a Blessing to your siblings

1 Corinthians‬ ‭13:1-3‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.”

THERE IS AN ENGLISH PROVERB THAT SAYS “CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME!” SIBLINGS MUST BE A BLESSING TO EACH OTHER BEFORE THEY CAN BE A BLESSING TO THE WORLD 🌎

“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” Mother Teresa

James 5:16

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

The highest duty that devolves upon youth is in their own homes, blessing father and mother, brothers and sisters, by affection and true interest. Here they can show self-denial and self-forgetfulness in caring and doing for others.... What an influence a sister may have over brothers! If she is right, she may determine the character of her brothers. Her prayers, her gentleness, and her affection may do much in a household. – {Adventist Home p. 35.5}

Genesis‬ ‭24:58-61‬ ‭RSV‬‬

“And they called Rebekah, and said to her, “Will you go with this man?” She said, “I will go.” So they sent away Rebekah their sister and her nurse, and Abraham's servant and his men. And they blessed Rebekah, and said to her, “Our sister, be the mother of thousands of ten thousands; and may your descendants possess the gate of those who hate them!” Then Rebekah and her maids arose, and rode upon the camels and followed the man; thus the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.”

1 John 3:11-12

For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 12Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.

Numbers 12:10-13

And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous. 11And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned. 12Let her not be as one dead, of whom the flesh is half consumed when he cometh out of his mother's womb. 13And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.

Genesis‬ ‭50:15‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph holds a grudge against us and pays us back for all the wrongs we did to him?”

Genesis‬ ‭50:19-21‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them.”

1 Timothy 5:8

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

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John 13:34-35

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Let’s talk about blessings 🙏 The Blessings of Serving the Lord

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭126‬:‭5‬-‭6‬

“Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him.”

In our life here, earthly, sin-restricted though it is, the greatest joy and the highest education are in service. – {Education p. 309.1}

‭‭John‬ ‭20‬:‭21‬

“So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”

‭‭Mark‬ ‭16‬:‭15‬-‭16‬

“And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”

THE SERVICE OF THE LORD MAY HAVE MOMENTS THAT FILL YOUR EYES WITH TEARS NEVERTHELESS THERE IS JOY EVEN AMDIST TEARS OF SERVICE

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭11‬-‭12‬

““Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

‭‭Acts‬ ‭5‬:‭40‬-‭41‬

“And they agreed with him, and when they had called for the apostles and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭13‬-‭15‬

“For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!””

‭‭Daniel‬ ‭12‬:‭3‬

“Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever.”

Luke‬ ‭15‬:‭4‬-‭7‬ ‭

““What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’ I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.”

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IT IS NOT ENOUGH TO REJOICE IN THE EXHIBITION OF SUPERNATURAL POWER IN GOD’S SERVICE. YOUR OWN HEART MUST BE RIGHT WITH GOD. BEWARE EVEN SPIRITUAL POWER CAN INTOXICATE!

‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭12‬

“Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭21‬-‭23‬

““Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭10‬:‭17‬-‭20‬

“Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.” And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.””

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25‬:‭23‬

“His Lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.’”