VIKTORIOUS MINISTRIES

Today I was thinking about people. When I look at a person I often wonder to myself; what made them who they are? Was there some defining point in their lives, some point that they believed was a point of no return? Or was it because one morning they woke up and were just tired of being the person they had been all their lives?

My question to you is; what has made you who you are up until this point in your life and do you believe this is the correct view of yourself? Now, I’m not trying to go into some “thought provoking” context; but I do believe we should take account for ourselves from time to time.

One thing that astounds me is how I can always see a problem with a person. It never seems to fail; I can always find some kind of fault in every person I meet.

I am beginning to realize that we all have our problems; but it is only a very select few that have solutions. I believe most people are defined by their problems and it’s because of this they fail to reach the solutions that will enable them to live a prosperous and healthy life.

There was and old quote that said “People seem to bring out the worst in people”. My question is why? Maybe it’s because all our life we have been taught to treat people like pop machines.

It’s the give them something; so you can get something in return mentality. It seems as though we have lost respect for each other and treat each other like dirt because all we can see is everybody’s problems.

We have lost unity in our families, unity in the Church and unity in our country. We are divided by our problems it seems and the sick part about it is that we believe these problems are who we are!

We have become a society that says “this is who I am and you have to accept me” rather than saying “What can I do to be a part of the cause so that we can bring our family, Church and Country into unity”?

It’s like one sports coach always said “The strength of the wolf is in the pack”. We need to get back to a place of unity. We need to find things that connect us with others. We must find the common goal of all believers and I believe that goal should be to salvation to go forth throughout our whole nation.

Matthew 7:12

12Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

James 1:6-8

⁶But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. ⁷For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. ⁸A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

Uncertainty, it is what fills the air of the entire world and nearly everyone breathes it in. Although, there are still those select few who resist to be pulled down to a set standard.

The media tells us that we are in a quote un-quote “recession” and this might be true; but what exactly does recession mean?Is the money just disappearing?

No, of course not, because that would be ludicrous thinking! The money is obviously going somewhere and why can’t it be straight into your pocket? I mean, I think that is a logical question, don’t you? The question I have for you is one I often ask myself and that question is; what am I giving that would incline others to give to me?

Now, this may seem to be a bit of a self-centered question but you have to look at it from the right point of view. You have to look at it from the standpoint of being the giver, rather than being the receiver.

Too often our problem comes from our outlook of wanting to have the solution and look to it; rather than looking to the method.What I mean by this is that success is a method, not a solution. If you think you are going to be successful just because you have everything figured out, you will most assuredly fail!

See, we become ineffective when we begin to be ruled by fear. Fear tells us to hold on and don’t let go, no matter what; but this is exactly why the world is now in the situation it is in!

It is this mentality that leads to the foreclosures of homes, the increase of the deficit and a lack of careers and jobs! The Bible gets it right it when it says from he that has not, even that which he has shall be taken away.

What does that mean? That means there has been potential put and established on the inside of you; but if fail to realize that, it will eventually die with you.

You have a gift to give the world and it is only when you give that gift that you empower others to do the same. See, in these uncertain times it is the lack of confidence that keeps the world from working. The media, our governments and the big money men have made us ashamed of ourselves and torn the very fabric of “oneness” and family apart!

The problem is we have let them by our lazy mentality and lack of respect for ourselves! We have taken the “serve me” approach much too far and we have become totally relied on all those who take action and are diligent about goals and accomplishment. We have nobody to blame but ourselves and have no excuses when it comes to why this has happened to “us”.

What ever happened to “We the people”? We must, as a people, take control of our countries and realize that is starts with us. We cannot let fear and shame rule anymore, rather we must rule ourselves. If we refuse to do this we will become slaves to the system. Be a contributor, be a provider and do not ask what someone can do for you, instead ask yourself what you can do for somebody else.

Genesis 1:26

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them havedominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

When was the last time you were challenged? I mean when was the last time someone questioned who you are as a person, or questioned you about your work ethic and the quality of your work? And how exactly did you respond?

This happened to me the other day; I was critiqued on some work that I had taken pride in. Of course, this was my first problem. But it didn’t stop there however; I became sort of offended and then I started asking questions to myself.

(You know the same ones that always come when people give regarding you). Questions like; Who do you think you are telling me what to do? What gives you the right?, Other people aren’t even doing as good of job as I am, so why are you picking on me?

You know; the same old, self-centered questions that make us feel sorry for ourselves. It’s like we believe the world is against us or something.

Anyway, this is exactly how I felt. So I immediately got mad, got offended and so on and so forth…….

But I quickly realized something. Pride had gotten into my life. I realized that I had begun to see myself as being better than others. Sure, you may never want to admit that pride is in your life; but be honest with yourself; it will help you achieve your goals.

I also began realize that I associate who I am with my work. I guess I was beginning to think that what I did was who I was, and sometimes this is not necessarily true.

See, you’re more than a conqueror; but that doesn’t mean that you won all the battles. Sure, Jesus won the war; but there are still battles here in this life that we live. Just think; if there were no battles, there would be no need for faith and no need for the Word of God.

Just because you fail doesn’t mean you’re a failure. Just because you didn’t pass; doesn’t mean you’re stupid. All it means is you were un-informed or didn’t have the knowledge to complete the task correctly.

This can because of a variety of reasons; but they all come down to one common denominator: YOU didn’t do your home-work regarding the task that you were trying to complete.

So, the next time someone critiques you or your work; don’t get offended. Instead realize that it’s just their opinion and their trying to help you out; because they see that you have the potential to go somewhere and be somebody!

Proverbs 15:10

¹⁰Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.