THE 10 WINNING WAYS

THE WAY OF THE WORLD IS NOT ALWAYS THE WAY OF THE LORD, THERE ARE 10 WINNING WAYS I'D LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU VERY BRIEFLY:

 
1. SALVATION
2. A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
3. PRAYER, FASTING, STUDY OF THE WORLD
4. RIGHTEOUSNESS/ LIVING RIGHT

5. OBEDIENCE
6. GIVING
7. SERVICE
8. FAITH
9. FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
10. DISCIPLINE

EXPLANATION:

 

1. SALVATION: THE PERSONAL BORN AGAIN EXPERIENCE IS YOUR FIRST AND FOUNDATIONAL WINNING KEY. IF YOU REFUGE TO GET BORN AGAIN AND HAVE AN ASSURANCE OF SALVATION, YOU HAVE LOST ALREADY. (JOHN 3:18)

 

(2). A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD:- IT'S NOT ENOUGH TO BE BORN AGAIN, IT'S DEEPER THAN THAT. REMEMBER, IT IS ONLY THE PEOPLE THAT DO KNOW THEIR GOD THAT CAN BE STRONG, DO EXPLOITS AND NOT BE EXPLOITED. DON'T BE LIKE THE PRODIGAL SON'S ELDER BROTHER, WHO WAS SO NEAR AND YET SO FAR. HE DIDN'T SEEM TO KNOW HIS FATHER WELL ENOUGH TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ALL THE PRIVILEGES HE HAD IN HIM, THOUGH HE STAYED HOME.

(3). PRAYER, FASTING, STUDY OF THE WORD:- FOR A CLEAR PERSONAL PICTURE OF GOD, YOU CANNOT NEGLECT THESE WINNING KEYS.

(4). RIGHTEOUSNESS/LIVING RIGHT:- THE BIBLE SAYS, IT ALWAYS EXULTS A NATION, A PEOPLE OR AN INDIVIDUAL! (Proverbs 14:34)

(5). OBEDIENCE:- it is always better than sacrifice. Remember King Saul? He lost His Kingdom just by an act of disobedience. It’s not just about doing something for God, it’s about doing what God said to do, in the way, he said to do it! (1sam. 13:8-14, 1sam. 15:9-23). Doing God’s will, in God’s way, is the winning key.

(6). GIVING:- Giving in cash or in kind. Giving your Time, Energy, Resources, Love etc. I’ve heard it said that givers never lack, I add, givers never lose! A giver is always a winner (psalm 41:1-3).

(7). SERVICE:- Make yourself useful and therefore ‘Indispensible’ Dorcas in Acts 9 defied death because she made her life count. Wherever areas or aspect of services u can render, do it and target winning souls for the kingdom. Matthew 25:14-30 is clear on what God is looking out for in your service. The story of the talents shows us it’s about good, faithful service, doing the work well and giving 100% returns of whatever talent you were entrusted with in the first place.

(8). FAITH:- The Faith way is a winning way. NO one puts complete trust in Almighty God and looses out. Build up your faith, add to your faith. Whatever level of faith you started with, don’t stay there. Aim for steady spiritual growth. Mature in the things of God and you are a sure winner over every devil you meet at every level. (1peter 1:5-8)

(9). FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT:- Acquire Christ-like virtues. It’s not enough to have the gifts of the spirit; it’s more about the fruit of the Spirit as mentioned in Gal. 5:22-25. The character of God being formed in you makes you like God- A winner! Truth is, they rub off on you only as you spend time in His presence, so they are actually in reflection of your personal relationship with God.

(10). DISCIPLINE:- Discipline in every area of your life is a sure way to win. e.g. in your feeding habits, spending habits, lifestyle, family planning, dressing habits choice of friends and company kept, having person...