BEFORE YOU “JAPA” – PASTOR PRAISE.
... God gives all good things seamlessly.
Pastor Praise Folarin, of the Chapel of Glory Christ Apostolic Church in Basiri Ado Ekiti, delivered a homily on Sunday titled “God Gives All Things.” He explained that riches have become the ultimate pursuit of every person, causing them to forget God, the one who abundantly bestows all things upon humanity.
He stated that God, as the author of our lives, knows when and how our appointed time for wealth will come. Therefore, as humans, we should place our trust in Him, pray, remain faithful, and engage in self-development ventures while awaiting that time.
Pastor Praise emphasized that the “Japa” syndrome is rapidly spreading throughout the country. While not entirely a bad idea, he stressed that the key issue lies in how one goes about “Japa.”
He continued by posing crucial questions: How do you plan to “Japa”? Where are you “japaing” to? What will you be doing there? What does that place look like? How much do you need to “Japa”? And many more.
Quoting Ecclesiastes 3:1,Pastor Praise noted that if God does not endorse one’s move, it will all be a waste of time, effort, and resources. Instead of relying solely on this pursuit, why not enhancer your skills and self-development before eventually “Japa-ing” at the appointed time Provarb 22:29.
He listed praying, self-development, and avoiding over reliance on human abilities because it is only God who willingly provides all things to humanity, without any stress.
Pastor Praise maintained that God has given each of us a particular gift, at “talent,” which He intends to bless. The question is, do we recognize our gifts, and how diligently are we developing or improving them? God blesses what He has given us to make our “Japa” journey productive (Proverbs 28:20).
He encouraged the congregation to immerse themselves in self-development ventures, attend capacity training programs, pursue education, and be industrious in their crafts or current jobs because from there, life-changing connections or promotions could comet about seamlessly.
In conclusion, he admonished the congregation to make God their companion through prayer and waiting to seize that life-changing connection.
