December 12, 2024
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In this class, Bishop Benjamin challenged believers to embrace a lifestyle of love and restoration—a message that resonates deeply during this festive season of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year. Drawing from scripture, personal reflections, and real-world challenges, he reminded us that even in chaos, God is opening new pathways and opportunities.
Bishop Benjamin began by declaring the theme of the month: love. He prayed for God to open our hearts and minds so that we might minister to people we wouldn’t normally encounter. His prayer set the tone for a session focused on transcending our current challenges by stepping into fresh relationships and opportunities.
“We are called to love,” he said, “and that love is the foundation of all truth and faith.” In a nation undergoing transition and amid social chaos, the Bishop urged us not to be complacent but to be empowered by God’s love.
Central to the message was the power of prayer and the sustaining strength we receive from God. Bishop Benjamin referenced the Psalms—especially passages like Psalms 57, where David proclaims,
“I cry out to the God Most High, the God who performs all things.”
He explained that when we pray, we are engaging in an exchange with God. Our petitions are not merely requests; they acknowledge that God has already done much for us. Even in our moments of pain and confusion, we are encouraged to cry out to our rock—a steadfast source of strength that keeps us unshakable amid life’s trials.
Drawing inspiration from the creation narrative in Genesis, Bishop Benjamin reminded us that, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” He explained that God established order out of chaos with the simple command, “Let there be light.”
This powerful declaration serves as a metaphor for our own lives: despite the desolation we may experience—be it societal division, loss of freedoms, or personal trials—God is at work, opening up new avenues for growth, new faces to be part of our inner circle, and new opportunities to rule in our destiny.
“Don’t take a four-year vacation,” he warned. “Now is the time to press forward, create a new economy, and build a new future based on God’s unchanging truth.”
A key part of Bishop Benjamin’s teaching focused on relationships. He explained that in our lives, we encounter three types of people:
He urged us to seek and nurture genuine relationships that are rooted in God’s love. When we have trusted people in our lives, our strength is multiplied, and we are better equipped to overcome challenges.
Bishop Benjamin passionately asserted that true love is not superficial—it is conquering love. He reminded us that even as darkness seems overwhelming, God’s love “believeth all things” and endures. True love, he said, is expressed not only in our words of prayer but in our actions of unity and forgiveness.
“Let there be light!” became his rallying cry—a call to reject the chaos, to build new opportunities, and to create a future where our relationships are genuine and our lives are empowered by God’s grace.
Finally, Bishop Benjamin urged us to remember that we are all created in the image of God. We are His offspring, destined not to dominate one another but to rule together over the earth with love, integrity, and truth. As we approach the holiday season, our focus should be on healing, unity, and the active pursuit of God’s kingdom here on earth.
Whether you’re working in healthcare, ministry, or any other field, your role is significant. Our actions—rooted in love and authenticity—serve as living evidence that God’s plan for restoration and unity is unfolding.
In these challenging times, Bishop Benjamin’s message is a call to action: open your heart to God’s love, seek genuine relationships, and step boldly into the new opportunities He is creating. Let us reject the chaos and darkness by declaring, “Let there be light!” May we move forward with strength, unity, and unwavering faith, knowing that our destiny is secured in the love and purpose of our Creator.
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