From the Pastor's Desk

“Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.”  ◄ 1 Timothy.1:6

Congratulations, and welcome to another blessed week!
For the past three weeks, we have journeyed through our series, "What Wisdom Is This?",  and we have established that divine wisdom is essential for making right decisions, navigating life’s complexities, and fulfilling our God-ordained destiny. We have also learned who we are in redemption, discovered that Christ - the Wisdom of God - dwells in us, and explored the manifold wisdom God is releasing in these Last Days for supernatural creativity, revelation, strength, and exploits.

As we conclude this series, it is important to understand that the wisdom we have been discussing is not merely information to admire but a divine deposit to be discovered, developed, and expressed because, “. . .we have the mind of Christ” (1 Cor. 2:16). Beneath the skull of every child of God lies a rich deposit of the mind of Christ, given at redemption for our profiting (Rom. 11:29/1 Cor. 12:7). Yet, like hidden treasures beneath the earth, this deposit must be deliberately explored and stirred up to deliver (2 Tim. 1:6-7/Matt. 13:44).

We stir up this deposit through the Word and meditation, which enlighten and build understanding (Ps. 19:7-8; Josh. 1:8); through prayers of enquiry and fasting, which help us break spiritual barriers to divine light (James 1:5; Dan. 10:1-12); and through focused pursuit of Scripture and sound, anointed resources (Dan. 9:2; 2 Tim. 2:15). We also access spiritual understanding through the Holy Communion (Luke 24:30-31), godly associations that sharpen us (Prov. 13:20; 27:17), and a lifestyle of thanksgiving, praise, and worship, which keeps us conscious of God’s presence (Ps. 100:4; 16:11).

God has placed His wisdom within you for your profit, so as we close this series, I want you to remember you are not empty; you carry the mind of Christ! As you stir up this divine deposit through the Word, prayer, and meditation, I pray that today your understanding be opened, your decisions be divinely guided, and your life become a channel of supernatural solutions.

The wisdom of God is in you; arise and let it speak!

Ade Adekunle
State/Resident Pastor