James 1:22 NLT
But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
So if someone asks me do you enjoy Preaching...I would say...I enjoy the results of my Preaching.
Huh? Yes o!
I'm not the "I have fire in my bones...I must Preach kinda Minister."
I'm the "how do we reach these People with the Gospel kinda Minister."
So it's about what will work..how will the Gospel be promoted and Kingdom be advanced.
Going further...it's about results..making the difference...and not about Me, Olamide preaching..you get me?
For instance...In my teams, which Ministers are best Gifted/Graced for this particular outreach etc.
So I'm a Leader more than I am a Preacher...
Behind every successful Missionary...is a Christian Wife ..
Oops..sorry...my bad....
I meant "BESIDE"....not behind!! 😉😌😅
Glory to God!!!
With the planning, prayer preparation that goes into our Missions trips...one sometimes gets anxious.
Partners are sacrificing much to see this work done.... This can put pressure on me....I must perform well!!! I must achieve!!!! the goals set to Convert People and Plant Churches must be met!..... Someone just gave their hard earned money for me to preach the Gospel!....wow!
Sometimes, I over prepare in prayer...and again i almost spoil it with overthinking.....I know what every bit of money means and where it came from!
Oh Jesus..as I go to the field please help me..to be a Worthy Vessel! 😭 I have felt the crushing of inadequacy.
But I am Christian and I have learnt how to Pray....I know how to enter the Presence of my Father and find help...even if it means I am crying as I petition God for strength and His Power.
Missions is an adventure..I tell you...deeply romantic...many tears...some heart breaks out there..but...but...yes but...BUT God is with us.
Leaving home..heading out...it is as if I turn into another person!
Boldness begins to pump through my body and my mind... honestly...feels like I turn into a Super Hero... adrenaline high, abi?....or is it the anointing?
Those who have travelled with me...have mentioned how i am very very different once it is time to work.
And they begin to look for a way to define it... "you are an Apostle!!!!!"..."You are a Prophet!!!"
Wow!!! There's Power in Evangelism.... supernatural Power!!!
The high remains throughout the trip....I only sleep about 2-3hrs when in the field...and work we do!
Returning home...I become my usual ordinary unassuming self.
Looking back on work done...I am totally wrecked.
I have seen Lives changed.. Miracles.. Healings..I have seen Jesus work....and it is ALL JESUS....we are just vessels.
#Gratitude:
A couple of years ago, i sat with my Wife and got something major off my chest. The conversation went something like this:
Me: Babe...if I got killed in the Field..if i got martryed...would it be a shame to you ..or an Honour?
Babe...what if I head out..and I don't come back alive..how would you take it..do you ever think about this?
My Wife: (looking into my eyes and holding my hand)...
I have actually thought about it many times...the Children and I spend much time praying for you whenever you are in the field...Daddy will reach the People and come home safely!
And just know.... I wouldn't be ashamed if you died a Martyr...I would see it as a great great Honour!
What you do is very very important.. People must be reached!
......and by the way you ain't dying any time soon!!!!!
Me: (I didn't know what to say in response....just grateful that I Married Ndidi Olamide Adekunle) ❤️
Many years ago I had a sickness,/a terrible condition.. And my Pastor then....looked at me and said "just speak to it...just speak to it!!!!"... and walked off.
What??? What does " just speak to..just speak to it " mean?????
I was already traumatized by the condition I was suffering!
No empathy from the Pastor...at all.
The Pastor claimed to know faith...but no feeling...no empathy!!!
It took me about 2 years to discover what "speak to it" meant! And I subsequently received my healing!!!!!
So...you have faith to move mountains and you have no Love???
This Year we win, again! It's on....to arms!!!
#Missions #Evangelism #WestAfrica #PneumaWorldOutreach
Galatians 6:1 AMPC
Brethren, if any person is overtaken in misconduct or sin of any sort, you who are spiritual [who are responsive to and controlled by the Spirit] should set him right and restore and reinstate him, without any sense of superiority and with all gentleness, keeping an attentive eye on yourself, lest you should be tempted also.
@bethany Hello!
Galatians 3:13 NKJV
Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree"),
James 5:16 NLT
Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.
