Divine Fellowship

Divine Fellowship

2/3/2025, 3:59:17 PM

The Right Environment Can Accelerate Your Growth. "For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground." — Isaiah 53:2 (KJV) If you plant a seed in fertile soil, that seed will germinate and develop to become a vibrant tree that produces abundant fruit. But take that same seed and plant it in barren land; the germination will be inhibited. The seed might sprout after a long time or die in its seedling stage. Even if the seed manages to develop into a tree, it will become withered and produce shriveled fruit. Your environment matters! If you are not planted in the right environment, your success may be hindered, and your growth may be stunted. One of the things that cause people to be delayed in life is being in an environment that is not conducive for growth and development. The Bible states in Mark 6:5 (NIV), "He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them." Jesus' potential was limited by his environment. He could not manifest his full potential in his hometown because he was surrounded by faithless people. The only thing we hear Jesus doing in his hometown is healing a few sick people. There is not even a specific miracle mentioned that he did in his hometown. But immediately, when he stepped into a new environment – the surrounding cities and towns – we hear of Jesus raising the dead, turning water to wine, walking on water, and many more. Check your environment; it could be limiting your potential.

Divine Fellowship

2/11/2025, 5:54:14 PM

**The Calling of the Imperfect** "On hearing this, Jesus said to them, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.’" — Mark 2:17 (NIV) One of the greatest deceptions of the devil is to make people believe that they need to be perfect before coming to God. Oftentimes, you will hear people saying, "I need to quit this and that before coming to church." The devil knows you can never overcome anything without Christ. You see, the moment you seek perfection outside of Christ, grace will no longer be valid to you. It means you are now attempting to achieve righteousness through your own efforts. No, sir. God is calling you as a drunkard. God is calling you as a murderer. God is calling you as a thief and a liar. In Genesis 17:1, God called Abraham and said, "Walk before me and be blameless." What does that tell you? Abraham was an imperfect being when God called him, but through faith, as he followed God, he was made perfect along the way in his journey of faith. Yes, Jesus made it clear that he came for the sinners. Are you a victim of sin? Then Jesus is for you. Are you a righteous and perfect being? Then you don't need God. Stop self-condemnation and come to God. It's the only way you can be saved.

Divine Fellowship

2/12/2025, 12:00:44 PM

**Honor the Lowly** "Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited." — Romans 12:16 (NIV) If you want to go far in life, honor the people in low positions—the cleaners, cooks, hard laborers, etc. I have observed how proud people treat such individuals with disdain in their organizations. But as a believer, if you want God to honor you, start by honoring those who are below you. God values the lowly.

Divine Fellowship

2/24/2025, 7:15:15 PM

The Purpose of Struggle "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin." — Hebrews 4:15 (NIV) No one wants to go through struggle and suffering, but there are things that we can only learn through pain and hardship. There are lessons and qualities that one can only develop through seasons of trials and tribulation. One of the things that I have seen struggle impart in my life is kindness. You come to understand and empathize with the suffering of others. This is what makes you effective when you help other people. Jesus had to become sin in order to take it away. It is not easy to help a person with something that you have not experienced. You may try to understand, but you will never truly grasp the depth of their pain. Lastly, when you have been through a difficult situation and overcome it, that by itself makes you an authority on the subject. It makes you reliable and gives your words resonance with the depth of the situation. That by itself can be a source of strength and encouragement to someone else.

Divine Fellowship

2/25/2025, 5:57:07 AM

Peace in the Midst of Chaos "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid." — John 14:27 [KJV] Peace is a choice. When you read Psalm 34:14, it says, "Seek peace and pursue it." There are many things in this world that can take away your peace—if you allow them to. Jesus said, "Do not let your hearts be troubled." So, you can choose to be offended or choose peace. It is within your power to be at peace or to be anxious. People are restless in this chaotic world. But Jesus has bestowed upon us a peculiar peace—a peace that is not derived from the world, nor from the things of this world. It is a peace that remains, no matter the circumstances. Choose it and pursue it.