WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION? PART 7: WHAT WILL THE NEXT GENERATION RECEIVE FROM YOU?

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WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION? PART 7: WHAT WILL THE NEXT GENERATION RECEIVE FROM YOU? Psalm 78:4 (NLT) “We will not hide these truths from our children but will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD, about his power and his mighty wonders.” THE FINAL LAP We have come to the final part of this journey. It started with a simple question. A question that came from watching a mother feed her newborn child. A question about breast milk. A question about nourishment. A question about what one generation receives from another. But that simple question became much bigger: WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION? We discovered that this question is not only about food. It is about life. It is about what we consume. What we allow inside us. What we process. What we produce. What flows from us. What we pass on. And the example we leave behind. Now we arrive at the final question: What Will The Next Generation Receive From You? SOMETHING WILL BE L...
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DON'T WASTE YOUR WAITING. PART 8: WHEN THE CONNECTION SPEAKS

DON'T WASTE YOUR WAITING.
PART 8: WHEN THE CONNECTION SPEAKS

 

John 10:27

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” 


Recap of Part 7

We saw that availability is more important than ability. God uses those who show up, stay open to His interruptions, and are present for others in their low seasons.


Sometimes, the turning point in your journey comes not when you speak, but when you listen. Divine connections are not just relationships—they are also channels through which God sends instruction, correction, and confirmation. The difference between seizing your moment and missing it often lies in your ability to recognize and respond when the connection speaks.


1) God’s Voice Through People (Spiritual)


God rarely sends angels with glowing robes; He often speaks through the counsel of your divine connections.


Samuel guided Saul into kingship; Elizabeth confirmed Mary’s calling.


Ignoring such voices can delay your destiny.


2) The Art of Discernment (Emotional/Mental)


Not every voice deserves your obedience, but wisdom demands you weigh their words in prayer.


Ask: Does this align with God’s Word? Does it confirm what He’s already been speaking to me?


Discernment keeps you from being misled or manipulated.


3) The Courage to Respond (Physical)


Hearing is one thing; acting on what you hear is another.


Naaman almost missed his healing because the instruction didn’t match his expectations—but obedience unlocked his miracle.


4) The Trust Factor (Relational/Social)


Trust is the bridge between hearing and obeying.


When your divine connection has proven character, you can receive even hard truths without offense.


Balanced Life Application

Spiritual: Pray for a listening heart that can recognize God’s voice through your connections.


Physical: Write down actionable steps when you receive divine counsel, and follow through.


Emotional/Mental: Learn to silence inner noise so you can listen clearly.


Relational/Social: Nurture trust in your divine connections—mutual respect makes listening easier.




Reflection

Do I truly believe God can speak to me through others?


Have I ignored any recent instructions because they didn’t suit my preferences?




Prayer

Lord, train my ears to hear You, even when Your voice comes through unexpected people. Give me humility to listen, wisdom to discern, and boldness to obey. Amen.



🔜 Teaser — Part 9

"The Risk of Silence" — Why failing to speak when you are the connection God wants to use can derail someone’s destiny.


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God is speaking — are you listening?





Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson 

(EL-PJ God's penman)

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  1. Esi25 August 2025 at 08:16

    God bless you. The lesson I got from today's message is that, obedience to God's word, through His trusted counsel (our spiritual leaders) and discernment unlocks blessings.

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