WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER YOUR SCENE?

Dearly Beloved, WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER YOUR SCENE? “So Haman was terrified before the king and queen.... So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai” (Esther 7:6b, 10a NKJV). “Say to the righteous that it shall be well with them, for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Woe to the wicked! It shall be ill with him, for the reward of his hands shall be given him” (Isaiah 3:10-11 NKJV). Recently, I was with a group of people that were discussing jokingly about somebody who has just left a position of authority. To this people, the person has become a subject of ridicule because he did not behave well to others when he was in authority. In fact, he can no longer relate well with others because his actions and inactions while in office are hunting him negatively now. Nobody even wants to be associated with him. I do not know this person, but, the comments of the people about him after he has left that office of authority made me think deeply about myself: if I leave the scene that I am presently, what will people say about me? Will I be able to move freely with the people over whom I once had authority? Will these people be ready to be associated with me after all those juicy things that come with the office are no longer there? What will I be remembered for after I have left the scene? Every position of authority is tenured. It will come to an end one day either by time frame or ultimately by death. No position of authority is permanent. Even the position of permanent secretary is not permanent! Each of these positions is a scene. How are you acting yours? What will become of you after the scene when you are no longer in that position of authority? Examples abound in the Bible and in history of what became of some people after they left their positions of authority. Haman in the Book of Esther is a classical example. As second in command, he became worthless and died the very day he fell out of favour with King Ahasuerus. He was hung on the gallows he initially erected to hang Mordecai. His descendants were destroyed thereafter. His after-scene was so bad because of his wickedness when he was in position of authority. Apart from the “rewards” that people will give those that have left their scenes of authority, God will also bring their actions and inactions into judgment. The writer of Ecclesiastes said, “For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil” (12:14 NKJV. See also Psalm 58:11; 128:2; Proverbs 12:14; 13:21; Ecclesiastes 8:12; Jeremiah 17:10; Romans 14:10; Galatians 6:7-9; Ephesians 6:8; Hebrews 6:10; 13:16; Revelation 22:12). What will happen after your scene of authority? In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray that you will act your scene of authority well in a way that you will receive positive “rewards” from other people and God after you leave the scene.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 13May2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer” (1 Timothy 4:4-5 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY The miracle of gratitude is that it shifts your perception to such an extent that it changes the world you see. - Robert Holden ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will have the spirit of thanksgiving to be able to enjoy the world you find yourself.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 12May2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Without faith no one can please God. Whoever comes to God must believe that He is real and that He rewards those who sincerely try to find Him” (Hebrews 11:6 ERV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY One of the challenges of faith is that we trust in a God we cannot see. - Bill Crowder ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray you will be able to always put your trust in God in spite of the fact that you do not see Him.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 11May2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world…. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:13-16 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We are expected to bring the salt of preservation and joy to a bland, tasteless, and otherwise decaying world, and the light of salvation to a dark, sinful world. - Henry Morris ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray you will really be a salt and light to the world around you.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 10May2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When God sends us into danger, we are under His protection; when we go where He does not send us, we go unsheltered. - James R. Miller ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray you will not go where God has not sent you so that you will continue to be under His protection.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 09May2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19 NKJV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God meets our needs, our true and genuine needs, not our unrealistic or picky desires that lack wisdom and insight. He knows better than we do what we really need and can use to our benefit. - Mary-Ellen Grisham ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray you will be able to differentiate between your needs and wants as you are making your requests known to God.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 08May2017

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Our sacrifice is to keep offering praise to God in the name of Jesus” (Hebrews 13:15 CEV). ****************** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Praising God helps us recall His goodness that never ends. - James Banks ******************** PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, even when I do not feel like praising You, help me to learn to praise You more and more.