Ep 143: Excellence glorifies God | Stop slacking

Why are you trying to carry all these burdens alone? God puts us in families and communities for a reason. This week, be intentional about reaching out for help when you need it. And just as importantly, be someone who helps lighten the load of others. In this episode of Mayokun's Memos, we look at the example of David and his mighty men. Even before David asked, his men were ready to stand with him. Sometimes, the help you need is closer than you think.

Stop trying to do everything by yourself. Let God help you. What's the point of having a Helper living inside of you if you never actually look to Him for help? This week's episode is an encouragement to anyone who has been carrying their burdens alone. You don't have to keep doing it. You can hand that burden over to God today and allow Him to help you.

God loves a partnership. He'll send the wind to part the Red Sea, but He'll still ask Moses to raise the rod in his hand. He'll multiply the bread and fish to feed the 5,000, but He'll still ask you to bring what you have. So, what is the Lord asking you to bring, do, or use? Yes, you're waiting for a miracle, but maybe He's waiting for you to act too.

Many of us are actively doing things for God. We serve, we minister, and we get involved in all sorts of activities for Him. But are we spending enough time with Him? This week’s episode is a reminder of the importance of fellowship and intimacy with Jesus. You cannot be an ambassador for someone you do not know. It’s time to pay attention to your relationship with Him, not just your service to Him.

Let's talk about excellence. This week, we look at Bezalel, a man God specifically gifted with exceptional craftsmanship to build the tabernacle. Excellence can glorify God too. You can be a Christian and pursue excellence. In fact, you should. Stop slacking.

This week’s episode is for anyone who has allowed laziness to creep in. Joseph clearly had God with him, but where God took him still required hard work. From managing Potiphar’s household to serving as governor in Egypt, Joseph had serious responsibilities. Being a believer and having the Spirit of God in you does not mean hard work goes out the window.

Scripture, and probably loads of sermons you’ve heard, have told you to arise and shine. But what about when you just don’t want to shine? When you’d rather hide or run away? This week’s episode of Mayokun’s Memos addresses those feelings and reminds you of who God has called you to be. You are light, even when you don’t feel like shining.

It’s easy to acknowledge and believe that God is with you when things are going well. But what about when bad things happen? Is He still with you then? This week’s episode is a reminder that God’s presence is not conditional on the circumstances around you. He is with you whether you feel Him or not. The sooner you realise this, the sooner you can experience the joy and strength that comes from knowing He is with you.

“Lord, help me to see.” This week and last week’s episodes are all about sight. So much unnecessary fear and anxiety can come when we fail to see what God is doing and forget that He is still present. Like Elisha’s servant, we can find ourselves afraid simply because we cannot see what is already around us. So this week, the prayer is simple: Lord, help me to see.

“Lord, help me to see.” This week and next week’s episodes are all about sight. So much unnecessary fear and anxiety can come when we fail to see what God is doing and forget that He is still present. Like Elisha’s servant, we can find ourselves afraid simply because we cannot see what is already around us. So this week, the prayer is simple: Lord, help me to see.