Hot off the heels of the hit single, “We bow down and worship Yahweh”, Kofi Kari Kari returns with another hit-in-the-making, “Halleluyah.”
“Halleluyah”, is an opulent, personal and purposeful worship song that once again proves why Kofi Kari Kari is a highly demanded worship leader.
“Halleluyah”, is well crafted and the vocals are impeccable. The response to the song has been speedy and astounding.
For the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.
1 Samuel 16:7
Too often we ask God to fix the problems around us when what He really wants to do is solve the problem within us. I did that myself for years where my weight was concerned. I prayed and prayed for God to help me lose weight. Yet I experienced repeated failure. I lost literally hundreds of pounds, only to gain them right back again.
Finally one day, I made a firm decision. I told God, “I am not going one step further until I find out what to do about this!” Then I went on a fast, shut myself away from everyone, and determined to hear from God.
During that fast the Lord revealed the real source of my problem. He showed me that I wanted to lose weight, but I didn’t want to permanently change my eating habits. I was like an alcoholic who wants to be able to drink constantly and not be affected by it. I wanted to eat nine times a day and still weigh 166 pounds!
Suddenly I realized God wasn’t content simply to rid me of the extra pounds on the outside of me. He wanted to rid me of the sin of gluttony on the inside of me. So I repented of that sin right then and there. (It was then that I realized just how hard it is for a man who drinks to face the fact that he’s an alcoholic. It hurts to admit something like that.) Then, instead of asking God for deliverance from my weight problem, I asked Him for deliverance from my food problem.
Sure enough, He did it.
If your prayers don’t seem to be changing the problems around you, maybe it’s time to take a look inside. Maybe it’s time to ask God to go to work on the heart of the matter.
Scripture Reading:
Psalm 139:1-10, 23-24
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it” (1 Corinthians 12:27, NIV).
Contrary to what the world tries to tell us, the church is not a physical building or even a particular denomination, but rather the Believers who are part of God’s universal, global church. He has blessed each of us with individual gifts which we use collectively to serve Him.
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light” (Ephesians 5:1, 2, 8).
Walking often involves following, which can be an unpopular concept in the world. But there is no better person to follow than Jesus Christ, Who did His share of walking during His earthly ministry. Following in His footsteps fills us with light and makes us stand out in a dark world.
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” (Matthew 7:13, 14, NIV).
When choosing how to live their life, many people choose to follow the world’s philosophies, because those are the paths of least resistance. Jesus Himself warned that most individuals make the wrong choice. Jesus is the only path that leads to heaven.
“Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professed and in so doing have departed from the faith. Grace be with you all” (1 Timothy 6:20, 21, NIV).
In this letter to Timothy, Paul wrote this to warn against the influences worldly philosophies can have on a Believer’s way of thinking. This is timeless advice. There are countless theories that go against the Word of God that can infiltrate our mind. What begins in the mind eventually works its way into the heart.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9, NKJV).
We’ve all had times in our lives when we’ve felt trapped, discouraged, or defeated by the circumstances. Even in the scariest and loneliest of times when we feel all alone, God promises us He will never leave us. When God is with us, victory is guaranteed.
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16, NKJV).
Jesus does some of His best work through us. By sharing His love, we let God use us as a vessel to spread His light in the world and be a blessing to others. In this way, we can influence the lives of others and give a powerful testimony to Him.
“O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever! Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has delivered from the hand of the adversary” (Psalm 107:1, 2, AMP).
When we have God’s wisdom, we can look back on our lives and see His hand in every situation we’ve ever faced. When we trust Him, He delivers us from our adversary, the devil, no matter what happens. We can joyfully give thanks for God’s unfailing love, mercy, and compassion.