KNOW YOUR GOD WITH MOMMY PDJ
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- Jul 2
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Prophetess Dr. Justina
Praise be to Jesus. Today's topic is "Know Your God." In all that you do, child of God, make sure you have a personal understanding of God. Ensure that God knows you and accompanies you on your journey with Him. Avoid the mistake of being a Christian in name only or by merely attending church, without developing a personal relationship with God. I tell you that this individual relationship with God is what will guide you to become a true Christian. Your personal knowledge of God is a key strength in serving Him. Life is full of ups and downs, and challenges are unavoidable. Regardless of how much you pray or how anointed you are, you will face winds, shakings, and storms. Many challenges will come your way. The only thing that will sustain and help you endure is the deep knowledge that you know your God. This is why the Bible states in Daniel 11:32 that those who know their God will accomplish great things.
They do encounter challenges in life, but the key is that they have a deep understanding of their God. Today, during this service, I urge you, if you haven't yet decided to truly know God, make that decision today. Indeed, God is a God of miracles, signs, wonders, healing, deliverance, breakthroughs, and all the good things associated with Him. That's His true nature. However, having a personal relationship with God sets you apart, making you stand out among others. This is about truly knowing your God and affirming your connection with the divine. Knowing Him in a way that transcends your problems and challenges, so that you remain steadfast and unwavering. Know Him to the extent that you never lose hope or contemplate giving up. Achieve stability through your knowledge of God. Whether you attend church or not, if you don't have a personal understanding of God, you are not the beloved child in whom He is well pleased. If God appeared to you today, would He recognize you as a friend? Does God know you? Have you even convinced your pastor to know you, let alone God? Know your God. It is crucial.
One reason to know God is to have someone to turn to during times of trouble. Without knowing God, who will you seek in difficult times? Everyone faces a day of trouble, similar to Job's trials, where despite doing everything right, nothing seems to go your way. On such days, when fasting, praying, and giving don't bring results, who will you turn to if you don't know God? How will you succeed or make things work without knowing God?
A woman who gave a testimony had been in her profession for over a decade before I met her. She seemed ready to give up when she was invited here, but I encouraged her not to lose hope, as there is always light. She had many valid reasons to give up, which I understood, but my faith in God was stronger than her emotional struggles. She came from a wealthy family, but when the enemy struck, her father couldn't secure their wealth, leaving them without support. When she came to me, about two or three years ago, the inheritance was gone. I reminded her of her father's properties and assured her that some would eventually come back to her. Despite her privileged upbringing and education, she felt like an outsider without a stable background. One of her brothers even attended a prestigious school like Trashmore.
Do you understand? Those were memorable times. You can imagine the pride we felt back then. However, they were living from hand to mouth. She explained why she wanted to give up, but I asked her, "Do you know my God? If you've lost your own, can you connect with mine? Let me use my faith to support you." She seemed puzzled by my advice. It didn't make sense to her, as she had been raised in luxury. She had lost all those privileges and had been wandering for years as if she had no father who had planned well, due to the cruelty of others. I reassured her, "Don't worry. In times of trouble, when you need support, who will you turn to?" Many don't recognize the value of their spiritual leader during difficult times. I told her, "Your future is brighter. I know your father had wealth, but you will have even more." She replied, "We can barely feed ourselves. What? How?" Within a year, I advised her to wait, and soon, a long-overdue promotion came. When it happened, they sent her to an unfamiliar place. She told me, "Mama, they've sent me away, with no money or support. How will I manage?" I assured her, "You will go, you will succeed." She asked, "Mama, you're a prophetess, speak a word." I responded, "I'm already speaking. The word is that you will go." Here's why.
Have you checked on the results of the students you guided to graduation, including four boys and a girl with uncertain futures? You were sent to prepare them for success. When she arrived to teach, she found it challenging but stayed briefly. Despite having no money, she obeyed God and completed her house, which had been slow to progress. After her obedience, the house was quickly finished, and she moved in December. She shared her testimony of how God rewarded her for serving those students. Now, she no longer pays rent, a long-time prayer answered. Her experience shows that when you take care of God's work, He takes care of yours. Despite unexpected challenges, she persevered and was blessed. Now, your own blessings should follow, with your school and home settled.
What if I don't know God? I was moved by her family's story. I observed and shared my observations with her, which surprised her. I told her, this isn't who you are. Her daughter is beautiful and resembles her. She's so beautiful that you'd want to hire her. Do you remember the prophecy? My office lacks a heater, and they use an electric kettle to keep me warm. Knowing God in times of trouble is important. She is integrating into the system, and she has a lovable face and gentle voice. Her charm is speaking softly, even with a microphone. God has blessed her, and she will speak to important people, elevating her further. This man will need her financially in the future. That's why I advised her to return to the field for a better future. Knowing God in times of trouble can save you. She has started something big without realizing it, but every journey has a starting point. The other testifier, a widow, perhaps thought she had nowhere to go when she was removed. But God, who acts in His own time, knows how to handle it.
Understand your God. Now, regarding the other lady, if I hadn't known the blessing awaiting her in that place, she is in Mombasa, right at the center where wealth is generated. She has handled millions there, but she didn't own a house; she was living in a luxurious house, but it wasn't hers. Do you understand this? Yet, I saw the benefits she would receive by going there, so I encouraged her to go. What am I conveying? In times of trouble, who will you turn to if you don't know God? If you don't grasp the things of God, the Bible says that I may know you and the power of your resurrection, that I may know you. You need to reach a point where you truly know God. God is doing many things in a person's life, but the greatest of all is knowing God more profoundly. The individual says they are willing to lose material possessions to be closer to God. That's where you should aim to be. As God blesses you, are you getting to know Him more deeply? I told you God is not a supermarket where you shop for miracles and needs. God is about friendship, fellowship, relationship, intimacy, a father, a son, and everything you can imagine can be found within God. Do you know your God? Do you know your God? So you can rely on Him for your own glory. Do you know Him? Do you know Him?
Reason number two for why you need to know God: When your strength fails, where will you find strength? Who will you turn to? The Bible states that those who know their God will be strong. It says that though it may take time, it will surely come to pass. If you don't know God when your strength fails, what will you do? You've tried everything you know, made all possible connections, and done everything necessary, yet no positive outcome has appeared. This can drain your strength. Doing the right thing without seeing results is exhausting. Even if you are doing what's right and everyone around you acknowledges it, without good results, your faith will eventually wane. You might not realize when you start questioning God, when you feel like skipping church, when you stop listening to teachings, or when you can't bring yourself to read the Bible. You might not even have the strength to pray. On the day your strength is gone, if you know God, you'll discover that in your weakness, He is your strength. You'll realize that even if you fall, God is there to lift you up. You need to know Him so that when your strength fails, when your strategies and tactics falter, when your expectations are unmet, and when everything you thought was on the right path suddenly falls apart, you have a foundation to rely on.
It's essential to know your God so that in challenging times, instead of complaining, you can lean on Him. You will be like an eagle soaring with the wind when your own strength fails. You might think everything is fine until suddenly it isn't. Being a church leader or a prophetess won't prevent you from feeling weak. When difficulties arise, your energy will be drained. You might forget Bible verses because they won't seem relevant at that moment. You lack the strength to understand the meaning of God's word when you're exhausted. However, when you shift your strength to God, that's when you'll realize that weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning. That's when you'll declare, "Even if the enemy comes like a flood, the Spirit of God will raise a standard against them." That's when you'll affirm that your strength is in God. That's when you'll say you persevere through Him. That's when you'll speak positivity amidst negativity.
Do you truly know your God? So that when your strength fails, you won't turn to your husband for support. You won't seek strength from your wife, children, or even yourself. Instead, you will rely on the divine presence of God. Job understood this deeply. Even when others challenged him, he could still speak of God. He said, "I will wait. I will wait. Indefinitely. I will wait. Not knowing how long I will wait. Not knowing how far I will wait." He was a man stripped of all dignity, a giver reduced to a beggar. The devil touched every part of Job's life. His strength failed, friends abandoned him, and family denied him. He wandered through life's wilderness. Yet when asked, he said, "I will wait. I will wait. I will wait." Are you contemplating ending your life because you're 38 and no one is pursuing you? Are you feeling that God is unfair because you're 50, 40, and not living with a partner? Do you feel rejected because no one checks on you, or that life is over due to loneliness? What is draining your strength? Are you letting it reduce you to a state of disbelief, murmuring, faultfinding, and enmity with God? What is pulling you away from God? Is it the food you eat? Do you kneel and curse God, saying, "I curse you for creating me. I curse the day I was born"? Are you cursing God because of your spouse? "I cursed God for giving me this wicked husband." You even found someone to call wicked, while some haven't found anyone. Look at your situation.
God intervened and took you off the market at the right time. If you were still in the market now, you wouldn't have what it takes to appeal to a man. God was kind to you by removing you early. He knew you couldn't keep up in this era of beauty trends like nails and eyelashes. Where would you even begin? With procedures like tummy tucks and enhancements, people are altering their appearances. Going to the gym regularly is a challenge, and if you were asked to do it daily, you'd be stuck just like me. God foresaw that you wouldn't succeed in finding a husband in the 2020s, so He provided you with someone who would take care of you in time. At least when they list those who are married, you won't be left out. Based on appearance alone, you don't fit the typical standards of attractiveness. You know this. Even if you wear fashionable clothes, you remain unchanged. You struggle with simple gestures. God recognized this early and decided to settle you. Yet, every time you pray, you complain about the partner He gave you. You criticize his appearance and find faults. Your own efforts have let you down. You compare your wife to a monkey. You don't realize that today, you wouldn't even meet the criteria. Men now dress differently, and if you tried it, you wouldn't fit the style. God saved you from something beyond your capability, and you didn't realize it.
These are our Gen Z children, full of energy. Can you handle it? God gave you time, and your wife supports you. Meals are prepared quickly, and you are blessed with food. You question your wife's appeal, but would you be desirable in today's market? Our strength fails, leading to complaints instead of glorifying God. You claim your marriage is in shambles, yet it has given you children. Aren't there happy, childless couples? You have children and still say your marriage is failing. It's not strength that's troubling you; it's because you don't know your God. Look at singles your age who haven't found partners despite fasting and praying. You face health issues, but if you were single, could you endure like them? Some pray fervently, seeking prophecies, but your strength has waned.
Your only strength now lies in complaining. You've distanced yourself from God, and He no longer hears your voice. Your prayers are unanswered because your constant complaints have made even your gratitude seem insincere to God. He's wary of you because when you speak, you forget to say, "Thank you, God, for allowing me to marry before marriage became difficult. Thank you for blessing me with children before I was labeled barren. Thank you for keeping me sane through trying times." You fail to acknowledge the obvious blessings because you've lost faith and rely on worldly systems. You've forgotten your Creator. Remember, the devil can plot against you, but it's within God's allowance, and His success is embedded in those plans. Success varies for everyone; some find it upon marriage, others during, and some find it in having a partner or through their children, even if peace is elusive with their spouse.
Family members may not grant peace, leading to challenges until God elevates their children, who will become blessed. The fruits of marriage are often enjoyed through children, and not everyone sees immediate rewards. Some face struggles as part of God's plan, allowing others to overlook them to protect their children. Despite hardships, God will uplift them, leading to success while others watch. Understanding God means recognizing some battles are unnecessary, and current pain may not impact the future. It's about nurturing and preparing for greater responsibilities. Chasing money prematurely can risk the future, so focus on building a solid foundation. Those who know God will find strength in weakness.
Number three reason why it's essential to know your God: When you encounter life's challenges, will you crumble or hold on to God? Life may present obstacles, even after you've prayed and believed you were on the right path, bringing you to the brink of a breakthrough you can almost touch, yet it remains elusive. Consider this example: A man prays earnestly to God for a wife, asking, "Oh God, provide me with a wife. From the east, west, north, south, above, and even from beneath hellfire, wherever she may be, let her find me. Winds of life, guide her to me. Angel of transport, bring her to me." Men have cried out to God with deep sincerity, specifying, "Let my wife be no more than 1 GB, so that as time goes on, she will only become 2 GB. I don't want to be overwhelmed. Help me, Lord."
This prayer was offered for the glory of God, and God has answered. You see the woman, and you meet face to face. If you touch fire, you thought finding Cindy was the hard part; now you've found her, and you're both looking at each other. Your heart tells you she's the one, but you're too afraid to speak. So you look at her and say, "The Lord be with you." If she's not a clever sister, she'll reply, "Also with you." The two of you will become like chief priests. Every Sunday, when she moves to one side, you say, "I like your hair." She replies, "Thank you for liking it. You're cute too." Face to face. You prayed for this. You told God your preference, and God brought your match to the church. We're using this as an example. Now you've seen your match, but you're lacking courage because the last time you told a girl, "I thought God said you would be my wife," she replied, "Really? The God you speak to does not speak through." You insisted, "No, I hear him clearly." After everything, she said, "I'm sorry, I'm a mother of three children." You apologized and realized you hadn't heard God correctly. Then you thought, "How did I miss this? This young girl already has three children." Now you've found another one, and you're caught between fear. You don't know if she has three children, two, or if she's already engaged. You're face to face with your reality, but there's resistance. There's resistance. So when you see the girl coming out, you move in her direction so you can "accidentally" meet. You've been doing this for 3 months, 5 months. You've tested her. How are you?
The Lord asked me to inquire about your situation. You're facing resistance, but it's possible she might not actually refuse. However, the fear of failing once or twice has silenced you, preventing you from moving forward. It comes down to two options: either you've found the courage, or you haven't. You spent three years gathering the nerve to tell the girl she's meant to be your wife, and she looked you over and simply said, "Heh." This left you questioning whether she agreed or not. Her response, "You, my husband?" can be quite deflating, as women have a way of making you feel diminished, leaving you hurt and confused. You might find yourself wondering—though don't admit it—if you've ever looked in the mirror and thought, "What's wrong with this girl? Can't she see I'm attractive?" When they have issues affecting their mindset, it can be hard to comprehend the situation.
Resistance is real, and even if she eventually becomes yours, it requires a deep connection with God to remain steadfast. Perhaps you've told her you're a smart guy, saying, "I love you. I want us to be together," and she has agreed. As you both embark on this journey, her mother may say, "50 years ago, I was supposed to marry someone from your tribe, but your people rejected me. So, I don't want you either." Although you weren't involved in that decision, you now face resistance because her mother says, "I loved that man. I left him because of your people. So even if you love my son or daughter, we won't accept you." Resistance can also come in the form of financial obstacles, where everyone agrees, but the money isn't there, despite prayers and blessings.
Angels are following and even dancing, but all the usual traps you set for money seem ineffective. When you set these traps, money should come, yet it finds a way to escape, leaving you in a dilemma. You wonder what's happening. It's resistance at play, making you question yourself. It's not your fault; an unseen power is resisting you. These powers can influence people to reject you, making you appear unappealing even when you are attractive. People might fear you without reason, and you ask yourself why. That’s resistance. If you don't know your God, you might end up confused, doubting your worth. It's not you; it's a spirit called resistance. What will you do about it? Resistance appears at every crucial point in life. Just when you're about to succeed, it emerges. This applies not only to marriage but also to your career and other life areas where you face inexplicable resistance. Knowing your God is essential so that, like David, you can ask, "Should I pursue? Will I overtake?" Don't get angry or frustrated; don't blame God or others. They aren't the problem. Resistance is an invisible force that disrupts your progress without any reasonable explanation. You need God during these times to overcome. May God grant you wisdom.
Number four, as I conclude this point, when you feel overwhelmed and let down by life, it seems as if life itself is against you. It feels unfair when you've remained a virgin at 30, yet the only men showing interest are already married. Moses, not by accident, is a young, sharp-looking guy who sees you as an object. Despite your appearance, the only person who notices you is a retired elder. It's perplexing that the energy you seek in a young man is only found in an older one. You're hoping for a young man to text you regularly, asking about your day, but he behaves as if he's restrained. Meanwhile, the older man calls you precisely at 6:00 for the past four months and checks on you at noon to ensure you've eaten. At midnight, he expresses how his heart beats for you. This scenario makes you feel, whether as a woman or a man, that life is letting you down. You strive for modesty and self-respect, yet only troublemakers find you appealing. They approach with their antics, making you question why light and darkness seem intertwined. They only want to take you to Club P, despite your efforts to share your faith, saying, "Jesus is Lord," to which they agree superficially. When they visit, they appear charming, possessing qualities you seek, but they're misguided. They arrive with gin, suggesting, "Let's drink and stay here."
Life seems to betray you. You have a deep love for God, and He knows it. Your devotion is so strong that you would build a church on your own if you could. You've prayed earnestly for the means to do so. Yet, whenever the church begins construction, you're at your lowest financially. You question God, asking, "Am I not meant to build for you?" because you lack even a small contribution. Life feels unfair. Despite being top of your class academically, you're now visiting offices where those who skipped classes are your superiors. Life can seem unjust and regressive. This isn't unique to you; even Jeremiah experienced it. He observed that noble men walked while the wicked rode horses. Life can deceive you. You're the one who cleans the church, always present when needed. When the church calls, you're there instantly, like a catapult. Yet, when you seek financial help, it's as if a warning goes out, "She's coming. Oh money, flee."
You have your list. You've carried it with you. In fact, you will write it. Among the items on the list, two are your own, while five are for your family. God will come and respond to the five that belong to your family. The only two that are yours are the ones you've planted the seeds for. Even your family members don't believe in Jesus or the prophetic. You are the one holding the paper. You look at it. The first testimony you wrote for your mother happened right before your eyes. The one for your uncle also came true. But the two that are yours, you've been writing them for three years now. Not even a butterfly has landed on them as a sign that they might be answered. Now, you're tired of writing them because each time you remember that you've written them three times and nothing has happened, you feel frustrated. Do you realize that we sometimes find ourselves in situations where even the God we serve feels like a burden? We are weighed down by the tasks he assigns us. We are burdened. We are burdened. We ask him, God, don't you see what you're asking me to do? Are you blind? The one who gives sight, does he not have eyes to see? You ask him this question, and he still pushes you. You tell him you don't have enough money to eat, and he tells you to give what you have. If you don't know your God, the burden of serving him and the disappointment of unanswered prayers can threaten your faith. Don't reach a point where you feel utterly defeated. You don't know.
Some of us are distancing ourselves from sharing and feel disconnected from God. We've decided that if nothing changes by the end of this year, we will leave this church, as if the church itself is the issue. However, the church is not the problem. The struggles we face existed even before we joined the church. The real question is about the burdens and betrayals of life. Do you suggest that those whom Jesus created should die for His sake? Herod killed many in his search for Jesus. Why didn't God inform Herod that Jesus was no longer there? He permitted the sword to take the lives of those infants. Similarly, during Moses' time, people were in deep despair.
Gideon faces a dilemma: a man survived a battle after hiding something he took, while others died due to his wrongdoing. The question arises why God didn't start with punishing him. The suggestion is to execute him and let God reveal that his death was due to his wickedness. God was merciful in protecting him, allowing others to perish. Understanding visible betrayers is perplexing, and only knowing God helps you stay with Him. Without this knowledge, things don't make sense. Attending church can be challenging without money, which often runs out by the weekend, leading to frustration and begging. The presence of betrayers in the service seems illogical, but it takes God's understanding within us to make sense of our struggles.
A person once prayed for God to eliminate Satan, seeking peace and questioning why, despite their faith and sacrifices, they still face struggles like financial instability. They feel overwhelmed by disappointment, realizing that faith sometimes involves sowing without immediate reaping, contrary to the promise of seedtime and harvest. The text emphasizes that without a true understanding of God, serving Him and reaching heaven is difficult. It warns against blaming religious leaders for personal struggles and stresses that knowing God is vital for spiritual sustenance and victory.
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