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"What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; and what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops." ~ Matthew 10:27

Deborah O Daniel (Toyin) is an Evangelist and a Christian Writer. She grew up in a strict, religiously confused household, but found Christ on her own, when it became clear to her that she had no relationship whatsoever with Him and had no purpose in life, in spite of her upbringing. Deborah surrendered her life to Christ in 1992 but kept running from her calling owing to the severe trials she faced and the cares of the world, until she had a personal encounter with Him years later. She steps out of her comfort zone as led to fulfil her calling. She also speaks openly about her childhood difficulties and the struggles she has had in life, to testify of the mercy of God and His awesome power. For more messages and a heart talk on living a fulfilled life in Christ, get the book, Walk the Winning Walk (English-British and English-American) here, offered for free by Divine Literature International, and available to Born-again Christians ONLY - particularly new believers.

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Deborah Toyin Daniel

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Finish Up!

Reflection: Luke 9:57-62

God chooses those the world calls foolish, rejected, useless, weak, poor, uneducated or insignificant in every sense of the word (1 Corinthians 1:26-28). Spend some time to look into the respective backgrounds of those who consistently do great things for Him, and you will find this is true. God chooses such people so that no one would boast before Him and attempt to take His glory.

However, because the same True God does as He pleases in Heaven and on earth, He can, in His infinite mercies, choose to give you a chance to be used of Him even if you are of noble birth, strong, wise, wealthy, famous, or have all the education in the world. However, He may need to strip you of some things, first. You will be humbled.

Now, not many are willing to be humbled – they are not ready to part with the things they believe are rightfully theirs and make the sacrifice to be used of God; otherwise, every born-again Christian would be an instrument in the hands of God, today. Some of us still want to flow with the world. As soon as God puts us through fire to be refined, and we face inevitable trials, we flee and deny our calling. This is when we start to look for a way out and question our calling. "Maybe I was not called", we say. Family and friends who have no clues about the things of God, and certainly have no business with Him, may then suggest that we shut it down: "You should shut it down and find something better to do" they’ll say. It may surprise you to know that these self-appointed counsellors will be the ones to scorn and call you a failure if you cease to remain focused, and "shut it down" as they advised. A known fact!

The Lord did call you if you got the ball rolling in the first place, beloved. Stay committed, and finish up (Luke 9:62). May we be guided!

Shalom!

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