Unlocking the abundant life - Episode 16
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Hey there, awesome listeners! π§β¨ Welcome to the "Royals in Action (RIA) Global Church" podcast, and I'm your host, RK Achina! Get ready to strap in because today's episode is gonna blow your mind! ππ
We're diving headfirst into the book of Haggai, specifically Haggai 1:2-8. But before we jump into it, let me set the stage for you.
Picture this: It's 538 B.C., and the Jewish exiles have just returned from Babylon to Jerusalem. They're all fired up to rebuild the temple, but guess what? They start strong, but then they hit pause. The project stalls for a whopping 16 years! Can you believe it? ποΈπ
Enter Haggai, our prophetic hero. He's here to drop some truth bombs! π£ He calls out the people for living in these fancy houses with wooden walls while the Lord's temple is in ruins. Talk about priorities, right?
But hold onto your seats, fam, because Haggai ain't havin' it! He's dishing out some truth bombs that are gonna leave you shook! He's like, "Yo, it's time to consider your ways! You're sowing much, but reaping zilch, eating but still hungry, drinking but not quenched. Your bag of wages? It's got holes, my friends!" πΈπ³οΈ
Here's the juicy part β the key to unlocking the abundant life is switching up your motivation game. It's all about swapping selfishness for love! π Haggai drops the knowledge that love fuels faith, and faith is your ticket to the abundant life.
You know those times when you hit the gym because you wanna flex on Insta? ποΈββοΈπΈ Yeah, that's the wrong motivation, and it fizzles out faster than a soda in the sun. But when you hit the gym because you wanna be a role model for your loved ones, that's the love-driven motivation that'll keep you going strong! πͺβ€οΈ
And let's not forget Ananias and Sapphira β they dropped some serious cash at church but with hearts full of selfishness, and guess what? It didn't end well. π¬
So, fam, if you're wondering why your blessings seem on the low, it's time to change the game! Start giving out of love, not just to get something in return. Love people, love God, and watch that abundant life come alive!
Stay tuned for more sizzling episodes of "Royals in Action (RIA) Global Church." Your life is about to experience a major upgrade, and it's gonna be absolutely EPIC! Don't miss it, fam! ππ₯
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