As a core value, authenticity is vital for any community to become alive and vibrant. The lack thereof I believe has stifled the church and the body of Christ to a point now where leaders are viewed either as not human or pretenders on a job. I as an individual do not intend to be either of the two but i intend to be authentic and transparent with the story of my life for I know in this, you will relate more to what I say and no matter the scale of the outworking of God’s power through me, you will know that I as well am a man just like you and I have needed grace probably more than you would ever know.
Where I am now is not where I dreamed I would be a number of years ago. If I would have been honest then, I would have said fearlessly proclaiming the gospel of the Lord Jesus and demonstrating the kingdom of God. As it stands, I am not yet there. Where I am looks good though for even here, you will see the undeniable hand of God where I to sit down with you and just begin to share my testimonies. I have almost finished a five year engineering degree and I am quite skilled in the field. Because of the grace of my God, a job if I want it will not be an issue for me and the field itself is financially rewarding and ever intriguing.
However, my heart breaks when I see the state of our culture and when I see another blind, or maimed or sick person. I find myself asking myself is it really worth it to continue waiting for another time whilst that person continues in their misery or whilst many more get pregnant or become thugs, giving their lives over to a meaningless mirage? I look at the word of God and I know something can be done and should be done by me and yet every time I have been presented with an opportunity to demonstrate and manifest who God is, I have shrunk back because of one lie, fear.
Maybe it is a fear of failure or rejection I don’t know but I am certain it has slowed me down so greatly.
Knowing how life is, you my friend can probably relate to this as well. You have had big dreams, you have seen them changing the face of Africa and the world beyond but they involve a risk that appears to be too great to bear and you have settled for what appears routine and easily achievable. Maybe you have shelved your dream or forgotten it because you were so afraid of what may have gone wrong or something else.
Knowing how life is, you my friend can probably relate to this as well. You have had big dreams, you have seen them changing the face of Africa and the world beyond but they involve a risk that appears to be too great to bear and you have settled for what appears routine and easily achievable. Maybe you have shelved your dream or forgotten it because you were so afraid of what may have gone wrong or something else.
Today my friend I proclaim to you and to myself the good news that fear is of the devil and to hell with the devil. God is the one who causes us to will and to do of his good pleasure and he has given us a spirit of power, love and of sound mind. Our father has perfect love and perfect love CASTS OUT FEAR. You see, let us fellowship in this love for it will cast out the fear as they cannot co-exist. Let us embrace the love of God for us and for the world around and let us break out of the shackles of the lie that is fear; for as Shakespeare put it, our doubts are traitors, making us lose what oft we might win by not trying.
In a few months, one or two to be precise, I will publish my first book that is aimed at cultural transformation and my hope is the church and the world beyond receive it and live it for it will draw us close to the heart of the father. By the end of the year, I should have a second work ready and as I an stepping out of my shell, join me my friend by embracing the destiny God has for you by responding to the dreams and callings that are bubbling beneath you.
Be blessed you who are God’s beloved.