Nobody is born as adult; we all pass through the process of growth and development to the stage where we are now. Life is in progress and we all are work in progress in the hand of the Almighty God. We are ordained to move from one stage to another, and along the way we may fall either because we have not acquired the required strength to embark on that journey or because we are in so much of a hurry to get there. It is expected because errors or mistakes are all part of the learning process. When a baby reaches a certain stage and refuses to move from there, the parent will become worried and begin to look for a solution on what to do to get the child to the next stage. The same way when we are walking with God; He patiently continues to work on us by correcting, encouraging and scolding if need be. God wants me and you to grow to the level of being able to represent Him as his replica. A child that is learning how to walk will fall many times but the parent will patiently continue to walk the child through until he is able to stand on his feet and run around like other kids. I have not seen where a child who fell by trying to walk was beaten because he fell; no, except you have seen one yourself. In this journey of life, you are definitely going to fall but that does not mean that you will not make it to the finish line, no, the only person that refuses to get up after a fall is the loser. No matter how many times you fall, please get up and continue your journey until you get there. Remember, in this race, there is no competition, you are competing against yourself and you are the one to determine whether you want to win or not. Since, there is no competition, which means the rule of the game is to run well no matter how many people get there before you. Jesus Christ has not run out of crown, so your crown of glory is safe in his hand, all you need now is determination. I personally have fallen several times before I got to this level but I have never been ashamed to run back to God; (Psalm 51) was my regular companion. Imagine if i gave up i may not even have been alive to share my story now. It is not a sin to fall but it is a sin to fall and refuse to get up. Friends, learn from the lesson of a crawling child trying very hard to take a step and you will know that giving up is not an option. In the course of my work as an evangelist I have experienced several disappointments; most times I would be working on a soul and after I thought he or she had stood and they would just fall right in front of me. It can be very frustrating. One day God said to me, daughter, when you encounter this kind of situation, let it not discourage you because they will come back. He said to me, don´t give up and continue going out to win more souls. I confirmed this word of encouragement from God to be true because indeed they always come back. Atimes, my phone will ring, and the caller will say, Aunty Nene, please I would like to see you. This word from my convert is a music to my soul because I knew it means, Aunty Nene, what can I do to get back into the warm arms of God. Many times we forget where we are coming from and get frustrated when trying to lead others through the same route. Friends, that is exactly what happened to me; I suddenly forgot how many times I fell. God knows that you are coming back, the same way the prodigal son´s father knows that he will return home.
Luke 15:14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. 15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. 17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. 20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
Going back to your father with a heart of repentance is gainful, so, don't be ashamed of coming back home. Enough is enough of you suffering and lacking for what your father has in his possession; please come back home. Your Father's eyes are on the road waiting for your return because he knows you are coming back. Friends, maybe you have made a mistake and the devil took advantage of your error to strip you naked of your substance. I have good news for you, you can always come back home. His right hand is stretched towards you at this moment, please don't keep him waiting, run to his warm arm and be saved forever, in Jesus name.
Lord Jesus, I come to you today, I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself, forgive me my sins, and cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and saviour. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen.
NENE ISAH,
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