HOPE IS AHEAD: 8/30/15

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

When They Turn Up The Pressure - Turn Up Your Prayer

(From Left To Right) Brother Khrystus Wallace, Founder and President of Dare 2 Be Different International - www.daretobedifferentskn.com and Elder Anthony Evelyn, Pastor of The Good Tidings Gospel Hall and Chairman of The St. Kitts Brethren Assemblies

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. (Daniel 6:10 KJV)

Just pray more!

My last few days were quite challenging. I kept asking myself, now what's next? I didn't complain or worry though. When ever I'm going through something, I always remember that somebody else probably has it much worse than me and I haven't reached a Daniel or Job or Joseph situation, so things are still good.

While busy printing some t-shirts for an order that I had, God reminded me of the story of Daniel. People grew jealous of him. They started to hate him a lot because he was favoured by the king and was doing his job. He was a very outstanding person in the King's eyes.

That sounds like your situation now, right? You're shining in school or on the job and people are just hating you for nothing. You stay busy at church and always volunteer your help in your community and you get used a lot and bench warmers sit there and bad talk you and wish all the bad for you right?

Many people probably laugh with you and you hear about the evil things they say about you behind your back. Many of them even have the audacity to play like they're you best friends. I know. I know.

Some of them go the extra mile to try and send you crazy by applying pressure or trying to cause you to live in fear. Some even wish you could die. I know. I know.

Friend, that isn't bad yet. That's people! So be very careful with EVERYONE. They can turn on you just like that. Watch your family and friends closely. Expect anything from ANYONE at anytime.

I've been there many times. You too - right? Interestingly enough, what we've been through cannot be compared to Daniel. He had people hate him so much, that they went to the extreme to get a law setup against him. WOW! They wanted him dead because he was too OUTSTANDING.

I love what Daniel did. When they turned up the pressure on him, he turned up the prayer. What do I mean by turning up the prayer? He knew that the God he was trusting was well able to deliver him from anything and everything. He didn't become fearful. Neither should you!

To prove how BOLD Daniel was, when his nation was summoned to not pray to any other god but the king, Daniel went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. (Daniel 6:10 KJV)

I'm totally excited. Do you understand what he did. PUBLICLY DISOBEYED because he knew that his God was bound to deliver. Deliverance doesn't come instantly though. God allows Daniel to go down to his LOWEST. LOWEST I say. He was actually thrown into the den of lions and spent the night. They den of lions then is what we CALL JAIL TODAY.

God victoriously delivered him while he was down to his LOWEST- IN ANCIENT JAIL and still trusting him.

Friend. You're not there yet. The fact is, that none of us would ever like to go down to our lowest. I've been there. I know how it feels. I can testify of that. If you ever feel like you're there though, like Daniel, still pray. Still trust God. When you do, be assured that deliverance will soon come to your door.

God delivered Daniel. He delivered many others. God delivered me. You know about that right? He can DELIVER YOU TOO!

What you're going through doesn't mean that you are worst than anybody else. Ask for God's forgiveness and deliverance and just wait on him. Don't let society make you feel any different or any lower than anybody. It's nothing new. People are in the condemning business since Bible days. Do you remember when they wanted to stone the woman caught in the act of adultery? What did a caring and forgiving Jesus say? John 8:7 "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."

When they turn up the pressure, simply turn up your prayer! Those who were after you, hated you, jealous of you and wanted you to fail and get out the picture, will actually stand amazed when YOUR GOD SHOWS UP, BLESSES AND DELIVERS. Look - you'll see!

Hope is Ahead! Don't Give Up!

Brother Khrystus V. K. Wallace

Dare 2 Be Different International - www.daretobedifferentskn.com

President & Founder - Since June 2008

Email: drkhrystus@kvklives.com

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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Let's Just All Get Along - FROM TODAY?

Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. (Luke 17:3 KJV)

Let brotherly love continue (Hebrews 13:1 KJV)

If we all aim to get along, we'll be keeping each other properly motivated, encouraged and hopeful. This is simply because there will be no cause to argue, but rather time to build up.

The gentleman did all in his power to catch my attention. I heard the shouting, the loud bellow of my name, but I really didn't realize where it was coming from. Someone was trying their best to command my attention. I listened more attentively, found the person and drew a bit closer. He didn't say anything at first, but his smile spoke on his behalf. I knew he was happy about something.

He finally mustered the courage to speak. He said, "You're doing a great job with those Dare 2 Be Different Things." I quickly and surprisingly asked, "So you listen to my Saturday Radio Programme?" He replied, "No, I mean the things you send out in the emails man. They are alot of encouragement. Sometimes I feel down and ready to give up and then there comes your word. It's like you know just what I was going through when you were writing. So I listen to you, I always refuse to give up."

I stood amazed. I don't mean to discriminate, but I was so shocked that even that person was taking time out to read and get God's encouragement too. As I was walking away, he had an afterthought and shouted, "Wallace, don't stop writing because I won't stop reading."

As I walked away, I thought about how much encouragement that two minute encounter was to me. It gave me another uphill surge to continue spreading these messages of HOPE and never stop now. What if we can all just get along in this world and work to encourage each other? Can you imagine how POSITIVE, HOPEFUL and OPTIMISTIC everyone would be?

We would correct each other in love when we do wrong as Luke 17:3 recommends and when someone makes a mistake and asks for forgiveness, we would really forgive and simply let bygones be bygones.

We would be ensuring that brotherly love continues.

When last have you told someone about the good they are doing or have done? At home. At Work. At Church. In your community. Online? Doing this gives them an injection to CONTINUE. Don't just bash them when ever you find a fault, Cheer them on when they do their good too. This goes to all of us as leaders too. There is some bit of GOOD in each person. I firmly believe that if we keep endorsing each man's good, they would be more encouraged to do positive things.

Friend, even if you never get an EARTHLY CHEER - still do your good. God's watching!

Imagine a world where everyone only makes positive statements. Imagine a world where no one ever looks back at each other's past, but rather motivates them and help them see their destiny. Imagine a world where no one gets JEALOUS but rather cheers on an upcoming stalwart. Imagine a world where your brother, sister or relative can peacefully hold your hand and dry your tears when you make a mistake and are sorry. This would simply be the result of ALL of us getting along.

Let brotherly love CONTINUE. Let's put ALL our differences aside and just GET ALONG. Let's just encourage, motivate and push each other ONWARD and FORWARD into their destiny. It can happen - There is Hope!

But. . . if you can't find the people to do that, MARCH ON ALONE. MARCH TILL YOU REACH YOUR DESTINY - YOUR PRIZE! Look neither to the left or right at those who've stopped moving on for one reason or the next.

The hope isn't on the sidelines - It's AHEAD!

Brother Khrystus V. K. Wallace