WHAT IS THIS? THE RETREAT SPOKE TO ME - WHAT I LEARNT LAST WEEKEND.
by Evangelist Bee on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 8:52am
A lot of stuffs happened at the SALT RETREAT last weekend but I feel I should share some of the things( including the mundane ones) that I learnt
1. The Gospel is always relevant.
I struggled with myself on the first night of the retreat. I felt I should “tone” down the discipleship message I had to give “ more acceptance”. I was encouraged when Heaven reminded me that our assignment is not to make men feel good but to preach the gospel. I obeyed and God defended the gospel. I remembered what Paul said in Romans 1:16 -I have complete confidence in the gospel; it is God's power to save all who believe…
2. Don’t JUDGE people by their appearance.
As years grew in ministry, I have learnt over and over again that we should not write people off based on their appearance. They might be the main reason for your ministry that day. I saw the “Unholy looking” people leading in the quest for God’s presence and some “ Holy looking” people taking God for granted. James 4:6 said- But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
3. A little bit of “ more” Quality does not Hurt
One of the principles of consistency taught was to apply further Mathematics. We learnt that we should pursue progress and that our dy/dx (You remember?) must not be negative neither should it be zero! It must always be positive i.e dy/dx>0. The retreat itself had a positive increase this year in the quality of planning and execution- Those young men and women are waiting to take over – Leaders get ready!Haggai 2:9 said - The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.
4. Our commitment to God is till Eternity
On the second day of the retreat a pretty young woman walked up to me and saidI remember you came to my middle school to preach about 17years ago in Sagamu in Nigeria. I was excited seeing someone who heard the scripture and the gospel of change 17years ago who is still interested in hearing more. Our walk with God is not time-bound. Its for eternityPhillipians 3:13 says Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
5. Be careful what you use as a teaching tool when you preach
While I was speaking on the importance of mentorship in our walk in consistency, I gave the example of Theo Walcott (an Arsenal and England Soccer Player) as a protégé of David Bekham( who I guess needs no introduction). Theo recently publicly talked about how David mentored him back to form after a disappointing last minute drop from England World cup squad. He mentioned how he seats with him at games to LEARN. I did not know I was stirring a rivalry between premier league supporters! I had to plead for peace. During break, an Arsenal fan came to share that Theo had scored two goals in a live match while I was speaking. I mentioned the funny incidence in the next session and later got to know that Theo finally got an hat trick ( 3 goals in one match). Some Arsenal fans had asked that I continue to use their players to preach so they can keep scoring! I don’t know about that but I know1Co 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
I saw sincere and genuine reconciliation with God last weekend – my cry is that it will last the test of time and Eternity. I pray that you will last and endure because … whoever holds out to the end will be saved- Mat 10:22
EVANGELIST BEE
No. 107 – 29th AUGUST 2010
1. The Gospel is always relevant.
I struggled with myself on the first night of the retreat. I felt I should “tone” down the discipleship message I had to give “ more acceptance”. I was encouraged when Heaven reminded me that our assignment is not to make men feel good but to preach the gospel. I obeyed and God defended the gospel. I remembered what Paul said in Romans 1:16 -I have complete confidence in the gospel; it is God's power to save all who believe…
2. Don’t JUDGE people by their appearance.
As years grew in ministry, I have learnt over and over again that we should not write people off based on their appearance. They might be the main reason for your ministry that day. I saw the “Unholy looking” people leading in the quest for God’s presence and some “ Holy looking” people taking God for granted. James 4:6 said- But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
3. A little bit of “ more” Quality does not Hurt
One of the principles of consistency taught was to apply further Mathematics. We learnt that we should pursue progress and that our dy/dx (You remember?) must not be negative neither should it be zero! It must always be positive i.e dy/dx>0. The retreat itself had a positive increase this year in the quality of planning and execution- Those young men and women are waiting to take over – Leaders get ready!Haggai 2:9 said - The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.
4. Our commitment to God is till Eternity
On the second day of the retreat a pretty young woman walked up to me and saidI remember you came to my middle school to preach about 17years ago in Sagamu in Nigeria. I was excited seeing someone who heard the scripture and the gospel of change 17years ago who is still interested in hearing more. Our walk with God is not time-bound. Its for eternityPhillipians 3:13 says Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
5. Be careful what you use as a teaching tool when you preach
While I was speaking on the importance of mentorship in our walk in consistency, I gave the example of Theo Walcott (an Arsenal and England Soccer Player) as a protégé of David Bekham( who I guess needs no introduction). Theo recently publicly talked about how David mentored him back to form after a disappointing last minute drop from England World cup squad. He mentioned how he seats with him at games to LEARN. I did not know I was stirring a rivalry between premier league supporters! I had to plead for peace. During break, an Arsenal fan came to share that Theo had scored two goals in a live match while I was speaking. I mentioned the funny incidence in the next session and later got to know that Theo finally got an hat trick ( 3 goals in one match). Some Arsenal fans had asked that I continue to use their players to preach so they can keep scoring! I don’t know about that but I know1Co 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
I saw sincere and genuine reconciliation with God last weekend – my cry is that it will last the test of time and Eternity. I pray that you will last and endure because … whoever holds out to the end will be saved- Mat 10:22
EVANGELIST BEE
No. 107 – 29th AUGUST 2010
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