LPC SOUTH AFRICA NEWS UPDATE

The 2014 partners and leaders conference was indeed an event with lots of expectations for every partner and leader in the Southern African Region. The brethren were lifted and stirred to new glorious heights as the man of God commenced the 1st section by helping them to chart a new pattern of thinking to their lives. As He demonstrated that live can be controlled from the realm of the spirit by connecting to God’s word instead of external and worldly information.

During the 2nd section, Pastor Chris charged the congregants to always encourage one another during times of adversities and trails which He classified as ‘LIGHT AFFLICTIONS’ (2 Corinthians 4:17)

During the evening section of the second day, the Southern African regional pastor, Pastor Ose, Anchored the talk show titled ‘ the ‘effective use of audio-visuals’ which she called a tool for spiritual growth. During this section, the congregation hosted the presence of the president and first lady of South Africa .

THE 2014 PARTNERS AND LEADERS CONFERENCE SOUTH AFRICA UPDATE

Picking up the tempo from last night's glorious opening session, the second session, of SALPC 2014 began with the atmosphere electrified with the presence of God. Moderating the Saturday morning's session is one of the Assistant Secretary Generals of the BLW Nation and Zonal Pastor of Christ Embassy Southern Africa Zone 4, Pastor Karen Victor.

The Coca- Cola Dome witnessed an ascending rush of SALPC 2014 delegates with excitement and a hunger for Gods word beaming on their beautiful faces.

Bro. Nick from Cape Town shared his excitement, recounting the man of God's words, he said, "we are distributors of this eternal life. He (God) works that through us.

Electrifying and uplifting segments of prayer, praise, worship and special song presentations have elapsed, and the SALPC 2014 delegates are full of more excitement than before

EXCERPTS FROM THE JUST CONCLUDED SOUTH AFRICA LEADERS AND PARTNERS CONFERENCE.

Leaders and Partners from over 16 countries in the Southern Africa region (including Angola,Malawi, Zimbabwe,Swaziland and South Africa, to name a few) were ecstatic and full of expectations as they participated in this conference. Delegates at the arena of the luminous Coca-Cola Dome have basked in refreshing times of praise and worship with much rejoicing in the Lord.

In the opening address by the Regional Pastor of the Southern Africa region, Pastor Ose Oyakhilome, she emphasized the exploits that have been accomplished all year long within the region. Spurring the attendees on she said, " this conference is an opportunity to unleash a special grace upon you, which will uplift you and cause you to increase in grace for more fruitfulness and productivity in the work of the ministry."

Use Your Talent For The Gospel

So we are to use our different gifts in accordance with the grace that God has given us. If our gift is to speak God’s message, we should do it according to the faith that we have (Romans 12:6 GNB).

As God’s children, there’s something unique about each one of us; we’re all so uniquely graced and gifted by God. The Bible says, "…But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that" (1Corinthians 7:7). Everything you are in Christ—all the gifts, talents, and abilities God has given you—are to be used for His glory. Whatever the Lord has taught you or is teaching you; whatever He has exposed you to and helped you to know, are all for the furtherance of the Gospel. Therefore, find the opportunity to use them to advance His righteous cause.

Don’t hide what you know; don’t hide your abilities; don’t hide your talents. Prayerfully consider what more you can do for the ministry. How can you contribute? Your abilities and talents are required in the Kingdom. Become available; let others benefit from the Lord’s investment in you.

Making Sound Financial Decisions: Open A Bank Account. Part 5 by Dr Strive Masiyiwa.

Now here is a mystery: studies recently undertaken on small holder farmers, showed that a farmer who opens a bank account, is more likely to have money to buy seeds for the next planting season, than one has no bank account. Surprised? This is part of the mystery of wealth.

The new Prime Minister of India; a man respected for his ability to bring millions of people out of poverty, has just embarked on a campaign to get millions of their poorest citizens, to open bank accounts. Surprised? This is part of the mystery of wealth.
The Chinese have long understood, the importance of SAVING. It is the savings of millions of Chinese people that has driven their economic miracle.

The Minister of Agriculture of Nigeria, Dr Akin Adesina, a close friend and colleague, has embarked on a major campaign to get small scale farmers in that country to open, mobile bank accounts. Experts, including myself, believe that it will bring millions out of poverty. Surprised? This is part of the mystery of wealth.

Not Subject To the Elements!

Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances (Colossians 2:20). 

When you were born again, you were delivered from the power of darkness, and translated into the Kingdom of God’s dear Son (Colossians 1:13). You’re therefore no longer subject to the elements of this world. This means that you must refuse to be snowed-under by infirmities and harsh elements of this world that make life unbearable for the ordinary man.

From our opening scripture, it’s clear that it’s the babe in Christ—the spiritually immature—that can be subject to the elements of this world. This is why you must keep growing in the Lord—unto a mature man in Christ. Then you’ll be knowledgeable enough to walk in the consciousness of your inheritance in Him.

In John 8:32 the Lord Jesus said, “And ye shall know the truth, and the

Believe In Perfection

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect (Matthew 5:48).

There’re many who don’t believe that perfection is possible. When you try to talk to them about perfection, they don’t want to hear it. With a sneer, they accuse you of being a "perfectionist," because in their erroneous belief, "nobody can be perfect." Yet, when you study the Word, there’s no place that suggests to us the impossibility of perfection. God doesn’t give us a chance not to be perfect. Everything about Him calls for perfection; He requires us to be perfect, not when we get to heaven, but here and now—in the earth!

The reason most people don’t think perfection is possible, which is why they’re not perfect, is that they don’t know what perfection is. Perfection is like success, which can be measured at different stages of your life, according to the set-out objectives, purpose, and goal. Perfection is measured according to the light, instruction, or information that you have with respect to the underlying objectives.

Revealing Christ

For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh (2 Corinthians 4:11).

Christianity is the revelation of Christ in you, the manifestation of the Christ-life in you. It’s so important that you understand this. For example, as a Christian, when you act humbly, it isn’t just because you made an effort to be humble. When you show love, care, and kindness to people, it’s much more than you trying to be nice or uphold good moral standards; rather, it’s the manifestation of the life of Christ in you. It’s because the humility of Christ is in your spirit.

That outward show of love, kindness, humility, etc., that others experience from you is the manifestation of the life of Christ in your spirit. All that God wants to be manifested in you is Christ; Christ alive in you: working through you, touching and changing lives through you.

Understanding this reality will change your thinking and your communication,

HE'S YOUR SALVATION, HEALING...AND STRENGTH

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1).

Most Christians know Jesus Christ as their SAVIOUR, which is wonderful, but knowing Him as your SALVATION will completely revolutionize your life and take your walk with Him to a whole new level. Observe the words of David in our opening verse; he said, “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” As your saviour, you’re hoping that He will “deliver” you from something, perhaps, your enemies; but as your salvation, you transcend that arena where he rescues you from danger or difficulty; you lose your fears, because you’re in Him.

Psalm 27:2 further shows the result of the Lord being your salvation. It says, “When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.” The Christian isn’t one who needs to be delivered from anything; you don’t need to be bothered about your adversaries.

We Imitate The Father Through The Spirit!

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children (Ephesians 5:1).

We made a very vital point in our previous study that in Christianity, we don’t try to imitate Christ. What we’re called to do is to “live” Christ. We’re, however, admonished to be followers or imitators of our heavenly Father. Now, is this possible? Can we imitate the Father in our daily life? Yes, we can and should: but how? First, understand that Christ lives in you; He’s your life; therefore, all you have to do is live out the Christ-life.

However, we don’t see the Father. The Father never really lived here in the earth, per se. When Jesus was physically present in the earth, He said, “I do what I see my Father do” (John 5:19). Jesus healed the sick because that was what He saw the Father do. He emulated the Father. Now, where was the Father? And who’s this Father He was referring to? It’s the Holy Spirit!