The Early Risers Conference (TERC): October 2010

The voice of God

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Presented by Yewande Sofolahan

Does he still speak- Preparing your heart to hear God speak.

Tone of mum’s voice/ how she calls my name signals that she’s happy with me or that I’m in trouble. If the tone of her voice is harsh or impatient, then I know that I have done or that I am doing something amiss. If she calls me endearingly using my pet name, then I know she is happy with me. It is only a wise child that would note the pitch, tone and texture of the parents’ voice to know what to expect.

There are many ways in which God speaks. In Rev 1:15, John compared it to the sound of many waters.

Prepare Yourself

Friday, October 15, 2010

Look at the instructions Naomi gave Ruth for approaching Boaz, her future husband, and you’ll see that there’s a certain protocol involved in walking with God. Once you understand it, the things you’ve been waiting for begin to happen. So:

(1) Be sure it’s God’s will for you. Ruth wasn’t looking for just any man; she had a specific one in mind. And because Naomi had done her homework, she was able to tell Ruth where to find him: “He is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor” (Ru 3:2 NKJV). Research what you want from God before you start claiming things in prayer. Be sure it’s what He wants too! If your name’s not on it, don’t pursue it. Don’t go after something because it looks good in someone else’s life. God has a plan for you - one that’s unique and specific. Seek Him and He will reveal it to you

The Vine-dresser's Guide

Friday, October 8, 2010

Presented by Jennifer Abayowa

I've often read that verse in John 15 where Jesus pauses for a second and says, "I am the true Vine, and My Father is the vine-dresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away." I hardly ever stop to take note of the functions of the Vine-dresser. I only think about how we need to stay in the vine in order to grow. It's amazing that I've now studied the functions of the Vinedresser, and the things I found were mind-blowing.