What Makes Man A Good Man?

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand." Psalm 37:23,24

Inspiration with ITU Maboye
A good man hereinafter refers not necessarily to a perfect man from a perfect world. A good man is "a sinner saved by grace." A good man is one who can humble himself to acknowledge when he has erred. A good man is honest with himself and those around him. He maintains his integrity in the midst of all adversity and criticism. A good man lives by faith and not by sight that he may please Him who has called him from "darkness into this marvelous light."

What makes man a good man is not really his good works but the simple fact that his steps are ordered by the Good Lord. It is the Lord who gives orders and the good man obeys.

However, a good man, whose steps are ordered by the Lord, is not exempted from falling; lest he thinks he's making it in his own strength and abilities. Take note I said "falling" and not "falling down". A good man can fall but he never falls down because the Lord is close enough to keep him from falling down.

Challenge
Humble yourself, stay close to the Master and heed His orders, see if He can't keep you standing though others fall down.

Prayer
Father in heaven, I thank you for the challenge of your Word. By your mercies, forgive me and by faith lead me to total obedience of your Word. Following your orders is my highest goal, help me Lord. In Jesus' Name, Amen!

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The God of Restoration

"For thus saith the LORD, 'That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.'" Jeremiah 29:10

Today's Inspiration with ITU
God is merciful! Even in our own captivity, He still visits. Even in our sorrows caused by our own disobedience, the Good God still shows up to bring some comfort. God is merciful regardless of our shortcomings. When we are faithless, He's still faithful.

Never give up in the process of your affliction for God is soon to show up in the land of captivity where you are. God says after seventy years are completed at Babylon, then I. At the end of every affliction, there appears the revelation of God (I).

Three things God promises to those going through rough patches of life:
1. I will visit you: expect God's visitation after your pain.
2. I will perform my good word: expect the fulfillment of God's word in your life.
3. I will restore you to this place: expect God to restore all that has been lost back to you.

Challenge
I need you to understand, whatever you are going through will not last longer than it already did, your Heavenly Father is just about to show up and your life will never be the same again. Hold on child of the Living God. God has not forgotten you, He will come through for you.

Prayer
Father in the Name of Jesus, what a message of restoration you have revealed to me this very day, thank you. I submit my life to you right now. Take full control and lead me. Wherever you lead me I will follow. In Jesus' Name, Amen!

ITU Maboye

Something Good

What God said He would do, He will still do for you. His promises are true. Right now I need to share with someone who's discouraged and is about to give up because nothing seems to working out in their life. I need you to know, God never stops to amaze me. When nothing seems to be working out, I believe it's time you looked up and expect a greater blessing that you will have no room to store. God is working out something better for you.

I have reached a point in my life where "I just feel that something good is about to happen..." God is about to release a special anointing upon my life. He's about to take me to levels never dreamed possible. He has assured me: "I'm about to open doors before you that no man can shut."

I believe it. I claim it. I receive it. It's mine! Thank you Jesus!

My blessing is your blessing!

- ITU Maboye

Cast Your Bread

"Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again." Ecclesiastes 11:1

Today's Inspiration with ITU
The wise man teaches us to do what we must do today and learn to do it so well even if we may not realize the fruits immediately. I read a note one day, in the office of this professor, that says: "In all that you do, think about the outcomes." I thought it was such a profound statement that kept me thinking for a while. I fully agree, it's good to think about the outcomes in all that we do.

However, there can be a problem getting concerned about the outcomes when we neglect what should be done in order to get the desired results. In the text above, Solomon, demonstrates that "finding" must be preceded by "casting". Until we have learned to cast before we find, whatever we happen to find along the way, becomes less cherishable as opposed to what we would have found had we cast.

One more thing Solomon, demonstrates to us is that there's a period of waiting between casting and finding. Finding doesn't just come instantly. It is always preceded by diligent efforts of casting and intense moments of waiting.

Three lessons to learn from this teaching
1. Never underestimate the little efforts you are putting into what you do today.
2. Never get disheartened from doing the good that you ought to do today simply because you can't see results immediately.
3. If you could just hang on there and not be weary, you may experience a harvest never thought possible

Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, thank you for such profound and life-changing words that came at the right time. I surely needed to hear this message. I pray that by your mercies I may learn to be patient while I await a greater harvest. In Jesus' Name, Amen!

ITU Maboye

Rapture: Is it a Biblical Concept? Where does it originate?

Sunday, 10th October between 20:00 - 22:00, I will be on air at Moretele Community Radio Station. My topic is on "Rapture". Is it a biblical theory or not? Where does it originate?

I need prayers of the saints.

ITU Maboye

Find Your Place

There's a place for each of us somewhere in this world. Only when we have found that place does life begin to make sense. You never find joy and peace of mind until you have found your special place in this life. You never make much impact in the lives of others until you have found that place. You never realize your maximum potential until you have found your place in life.

We are more effective doing what we do everyday when we operate from our discovered place. The enemy finds pleasure to see us confused and misplaced because he is fully aware of how much influence we can have to our environment if we found place God predestined us to occupy.

It is only until we have found that place that we can be certain of our destiny in the land that our Heavenly Father has placed us. It is only until we have found our place that our existence can be felt.
It is only until we have found our place that we begin to threaten the kingdom of darkness.
It is only until we have found our place that the world begin to notice you.

Challenge
Discover your God-crafted place and joyfully occupy it. I have discovered mine and I'm walking towards my destiny.

Prayer
Father in Heaven, thank you for the place you have prepared for me in this life. Forgive me for my doubtfulness in occupying this place. Right now in Jesus' Name, I want to take a stand and joyfully occupy my place. Amen!

"And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come." Luke 19:13

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