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How Jesus dealt with sin

Thu, 16 Mar 2023

‘Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.’ John 8:11

‘Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery … they said to Him, “Teacher … Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?” … Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear. So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” … When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more”’
(John 8:3-7, 10-11 NKJV). That day Jesus demonstrated three things: 1) The hypocrisy of a double standard. Since this woman had been caught in the very act, surely they knew who the man was, too. There is still a double standard today that looks down on a woman because of her past while excusing a man by saying, ‘He was just sowing his wild oats.’ The Pharisees used stones; we use words, but the victim ends up wounded regardless. 2) Who alone is qualified to judge? ‘He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.’ Who was the only sinless one among them that day? Jesus! So He alone is qualified to judge. 3) You can rise above your past. ‘Go and sin no more.’ Those words could be rephrased, ‘Go, and because you have had an encounter with Jesus, you can rise above your past.’

How God leads us

Wed, 15 Mar 2023

‘Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.’ Psalm 119:105

The words ‘Your word is a lamp to my feet’ mean you’re supposed to walk according to God’s will and not your own thoughts, wishes, or impulses. The words ‘and a light to my path’ mean you can’t go in any direction you choose; you must follow the path that God has planned for you. You will never go wrong consulting the Scriptures for direction, but make sure you keep the Scriptures in context. Don’t use the open-window method, allowing the wind to blow across the pages of your Bible, then shutting your eyes, pointing to a verse and saying, ‘This is God’s leading.’ If you do that, you could end up with the verse, ‘Judas went away and hanged himself,’ as the verse for your day! Would you want to go to a doctor with an illness and hear him say, without ever examining you, ‘It’s your gallbladder.’ ‘How do you know?’ you ask. ‘Well, I sat by the window a few moments ago and trusted God to blow the pages of my anatomy book to your problem, and the topic on the page was gallbladder.’ You would run out of there pretty fast, wouldn’t you? Some people practise this kind of theological superstition, then get into trouble and say, ‘Well, God led me,’ when God had nothing to do with their choices. Whenever you read the scriptural phrase, ‘This is the will of God,’ you can be sure that it’s His will. If you disobey Him, you will suffer, and if you obey Him, you will be blessed.

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The story of your Bible

Tue, 14 Mar 2023

‘“The word of the LORD endures forever.” Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.’ 1 Peter 1:25

The early Bible was not available in English, but was only available in Latin, the language of the clergy, and those were chained to the podiums of the cathedrals. Then John Wycliffe, a prominent professor of divinity at Oxford University, said, ‘This is not right. People should be able to read the Bible in their own language.’ Church leaders branded him a heretic and an instrument of the devil. Like Noah, who pounded the nails into the ark while people ridiculed and scorned him, John Wycliffe began translating the Scriptures as a flood of persecution emerged around him. When he finally completed his translation of the Scriptures, he wrote this in the flyleaf of the first copy of the English Scriptures: ‘This Bible is translated and shall make possible a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.’ Five hundred years later, President Abraham Lincoln borrowed that statement for his famous Gettysburg Address. Thirty years after Wycliffe died, he was again proclaimed a heretic. Consequently, his body was exhumed, his bones were burned to dust, and his ashes were cast into the River Swift. From the River Swift, they spread to the River Avon, then into the River Severn, and then into the ocean. And thus, John Wycliffe’s ashes are the emblem of his doctrine now dispersed all over the world. Hence Apostle Peter writes, ‘“The word of the LORD endures forever.” Now, this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.’

duro4chang:
Simply because your candidate obi lost gallantly? In 2019 Atiku also said similar things. In 2015 you people also said the same thing when Jonathan lost. Remember Orubebe. Before 2015 when Buhari was losing he was also saying that too. You had better move on.

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TradingGod:
Great read 🙂

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Focus on your God-given vision

Mon, 13 Mar 2023

‘I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision.’ Acts 26:19

When God gives you a vision of what He wants you to do, you will have to go against the flow of the world. Society wants to keep you in a box. Most people are married mentally to the status quo. They want what was, not what can be. They seek safety and simple answers. So, you need to give yourself permission to go a different way, to break new ground. Paul said, ‘I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision.’ It was his consuming passion and the central focus of his life. He got up every morning thinking about it and went to bed every night thinking about it. And at the end of his life, he could say, ‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness’ (2 Timothy 4:7-8 NKJV). Whether your vision is to build a great family, a great church, a great business, or a great anything, you must focus. Author Harry A. Overstreet observed: ‘The immature mind hops from one thing to another; the mature mind seeks to follow through.’ Does every area of your life deserve focused thinking time? No. Be selective, not exhaustive, in your thinking. What has God called you to do? What’s your role in it? What skill sets do you need to sharpen? What knowledge do you need to acquire? What relationships do you need to build? The first question Paul asked when God gave him his vision was, ‘What do You want me to do?’ (Acts 9:6 NKJV). And today, that’s the question you need to ask God, too.

Oxb90:
Thank you ver much for this insightful article. May God bless you.

amen & amen in Jesus name.

Steps to overcoming your worries

Sun, 12 Mar 2023

‘I know that you can do all things.’ Job 42:2

Job lost his wealth, his health, and his children. The book he wrote is a conversation between himself and God. At the beginning of it, Job says, ‘Hear now my reasoning’ (Job 13:6 NKJV). He is asking, ‘Why has all this happened to me?’ At this point, he is totally self-focused. But by the middle of his book, Job has grown spiritually, and now he takes a different approach. Instead of reasoning, he decides to stand on God’s Word: ‘But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside. I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread’ (Job 23:10-12 NIVUK). By the last chapter of his book, Job has decided to trust God completely: ‘I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted … My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you’ (Job 42:2, 5 NIV). Job has finally arrived at the place where he can say, ‘I trust God; there is no need to worry!’ After nine months of worrying, questioning, and reasoning, he decides he doesn’t need answers to all his questions; he only needs to know that God cares for him. And his story ends in these words: ‘The LORD restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before’ (v. 10 NIV). There you have it; the steps to overcoming your worries!

Your overflowing cup of blessing

Sat, 11 Mar 2023

‘My cup runs over.’ Psalm 23:5

David said: ‘Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over’ (Psalm 23:4-5 NKJV). Notice God didn’t promise that you wouldn’t have to deal with death, fear, evil, or enemies. He simply said that in spite of them, and sometimes in the midst of them, your cup will still overflow with His blessing. Your God is a God of surplus. Paul writes, ‘God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others’ (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT). ‘Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.’ (Romans 15:13 CSB). He also provides a surplus of peace. He gives ‘the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding’ (Philippians 4:7 NKJV). So when you’re struggling to make ends meet, or you fear the future, look in the mirror and say, ‘God is my source; I have more than enough; my cup overflows.’ And don’t just do that in times of need or crisis; make it a habit you practise every day.

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How is your giving?

Fri, 10 Mar 2023

‘On the first day of every week, each of you is to put aside and save as he may prosper, so that no collections need to be made when I come.’ 1 Corinthians 16:2

Jesus said, ‘If you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?’ (Luke 16:11 NIV). In other words, if you are not faithful to Him with your finances, He will not trust you with greater blessings. What does it mean to be faithful in your finances? Paul writes: ‘On the first day of every week, each of you is to put aside and save as he may prosper so that no collections need to be made when I come.’ That means three things: 1) Regular giving. Note the words ‘the first day of every week’. This is systematic giving, not sporadic giving. It is not, ‘I feel good today, so I’m going to give to God.’ If you try that with your mortgage lender, you will be without a house! You’re not supposed to give by impulse but by a commitment to obey God’s Word. 2) Planned giving. You should put aside something from what you have earned. If you’re married, sit down and discuss it with your partner and decide the amount you feel God wants you to give each week. If you don’t plan it, you will not give consistently. 3) Proportional giving. The amount depends on how much you have put aside. If God blesses you financially, you should prayerfully consider increasing your giving. Bottom line: you are to return to God a percentage of what He enables you to earn.

When you feel drained

Thu, 9 Mar 2023

‘He makes me to lie down in green pastures.’ Psalm 23:2

Life can still be draining even when you’re living right and doing all the right things. We have all received mail addressed simply to The Occupant. Sometimes you’re drained not because you did anything wrong but because you happen to occupy the planet. The combination of the world, the flesh, and the devil will suck the spiritual vitality right out of you if you let them. You try to pray, but no words come. You know you ought to read your Bible, but when you try to, the letters on the page all run together, and none of it makes sense. And you don’t want to listen to spiritual people, especially when you suspect they may be faking their positive viewpoints. You’re just going through the spiritual motions, nodding and saying amen, yet in your soul, you’re running on empty. David, who had been a shepherd, said that God makes us lie down. Why? Because just like sheep, we would keep on wandering all over the place and wearing ourselves out. Note two things David says: 1) ‘He makes me to lie down in green pastures.’ The word green means fresh. Each day you need a fresh encounter with God through prayer and a fresh intake of His Word. Bread is not the only thing that can go stale; your spiritual life can, too. 2) ‘He leads me beside the still waters’ (v. 2 NKJV). The word still means you need times of quietness and reflection. ‘Be still, and know that I am God’ (Psalm 46:10 KJV). The only way to know God intimately, sense His leading, and draw on His strength is to be still.

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It’s time to pray (2)

Wed, 8 Mar 2023

‘In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord.’ Psalm 77:2

Here are two important prayer principles: 1) Talk to God when troubles surround you. If you’re like most people, good times can make you trust in yourself instead of God. It’s the troubled times that drive you to your knees. A bad medical report, a child hooked on drugs, a lost job, or a troubled marriage. That’s God’s intention in allowing troubled times! He allows trouble to afflict us not to make us miserable but to bring us to Himself. Hosea, the prophet, said, ‘I will depart and return to my place until they recognise their guilt and seek my face; they will search for me in their distress.’ (Hosea 5:15 CSB). God’s fatherly heart wants above all that we abide and confide in Him. And if it takes trouble to do it, He loves us enough to permit it. But when we turn to Him in our troubles, we discover that He is ‘our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble’ (Psalm 46:1 NLT). 2) Talk to God at all times. In his widely-read classic, The Practice of the Presence of God, Brother Lawrence speaks of prayer as a continual conversation with God – a practice for all times, places, and circumstances. While cooking and washing dishes, he found conversing with God as satisfying as in his allotted prayer times. He counsels us: ‘That we may accustom ourselves to a continual conversation with Him … in simplicity. That we need only to recognise God intimately present with us and to address ourselves to Him every moment.’ That sounds like Paul’s instructions on the subject: ‘With every prayer and request, pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be alert with all perseverance and every request for all the saints,’ (Ephesians 6:18 NASB).

It’s time to pray (1)

Tue, 7 Mar 2023

‘Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.’ Psalm 51:7

Do you remember when most restaurants had opening and closing hours? It was their schedule, and not your appetite, that decided whether you ate or went hungry. Not anymore: now you can pop into many of your favourite eating places anytime your appetite hits. That’s how God operates; He is available 24/7. And although praying isn’t limited to set times, there are certain times when it’s vital that you talk to God. Here are two: 1) When you have sinned. Your emotions of guilt and shame, plus Satan, the accuser, will tell you to avoid God. But turning to Him is the only solution to sin. Burdened by adultery, deception, and murder, David realised he needed to confess his sin to God. ‘Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; Cleanse me, and I will be whiter than snow. ... Create in me a clean heart, God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me’ (Psalm 51:7, 10 NASB). John said God is ‘faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness’ (1 John 1:9 NIV). Have you sinned? A fresh beginning is only a prayer away. 2) When you’re worried and afraid. You don’t have to look too far to find things to worry about; they’re all around you. Financial, professional, health, and family concerns can make you stressed out and anxious. Where to turn? Prayer is God’s answer to fear and anxiety. ‘Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus’ (Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV).

Getting beyond the guesswork (3)

Mon, 6 Mar 2023

‘What He opens, no one can close; and what He closes, no one can open.’ Revelation 3:7

Here are two more ways to know God’s will for your life: 1) Providential circumstances. When God is leading, the way will open up for you. When He sends you, He goes before you (see John 10:4). His Word says, ‘What He opens, no one can close; and what He closes, no one can open.’ Who opens the right doors? God. Who closes the wrong doors? God. The right doors lead to blessing, but the wrong doors lead to pain and loss. Plus, nothing but unbelief can keep a door closed once God commands it to open. The only help God needs from you is: ‘Don’t be afraid. Stand firm and see the LORD’s salvation that he will accomplish for you today;’ (Exodus 14:13 CSB). 2) Inner traffic lights. The old-timers in the faith would say, ‘I always watch for the checks in my spirit! You’re a new creature with a new spiritual nature that’s alive unto God, equipped to sense God moving within you (see Romans 6:11). And while the counsel of wise and mature Christians can help, the last word must be spoken in your own heart. ‘For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure’ (Philippians 2:13 NKJV). If your will is surrendered to God, He is at work in you directing your will and behaviours. Believe it because He declares it! He will give you the red light when He wants you to stop and the green light when He wants you to go. Don’t go on red! Don’t stop on green!

Getting beyond the guesswork (2)

Sun, 5 Mar 2023

‘The Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth.’ John 16:13

Always do these two things: 1) Recognise God’s Word as the final authority for deciding God’s will (see Isaiah 8:20). The Bible speaks clearly on life’s important issues. Every other source of guidance must agree with it. And you don’t need a theological degree; just let God speak to you through His Word before seeking anybody else’s opinion. For example, to tell a lie is unacceptable (see Leviticus 19:11). Likewise, having an extramarital affair is wrong because the Bible clearly says, ‘You shall not commit adultery’ (Exodus 20:14 NKJV). End of discussion. No other opinion is needed when God’s Word is clear. But a word of caution: the Bible is a book of principles, not a multiple-choice do-it-yourself manual. Picking isolated Scriptures leads to confusion, not clarity. For instance, ‘all things are yours’ (1 Corinthians 3:21 NKJV) isn’t permission to choose whatever you want! Principles are established as Scripture is supported by Scripture. But what if you search the Bible without finding principles that settle your issue? Consider the following step. 2) Recognise the inner impressions of the Holy Spirit. How can you know your impressions are from the Holy Spirit? By knowing you have fully submitted your will in the matter to God. Your impressions must not contradict other biblical principles. Here is the Holy Spirit’s assignment: ‘The Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth.’ (John 16:13 NKJV). Don’t be in a hurry. If it’s from God’s Spirit, it will become stronger and clearer with time and prayer. If not, it will dissipate. So wait prayerfully!

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Getting beyond the guesswork (1)

Sat, 4 Mar 2023

‘For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.’ Philippians 2:13

Remember the childhood game Pin the Tail on the Donkey? Winning in that game was a stab-in-the-dark process. And for many of God’s children, determining His will and purpose for their lives amounts to a similar method. But it doesn’t have to. Here are some scriptural steps that take the guesswork out of it. 1) Commit yourself to obeying God’s will. Understanding God’s will is impossible until you commit yourself unreservedly to doing it. Any desire to retain your own will blinds you to His. You don’t need a detailed map; it’s a journey of faith. Be confident that God loves you and wants only the best for you, and that when you submit yourself to Him, ‘And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.’ (Romans 12:2 KJV). 2) Listen for the Shepherd’s voice and trust it. Jesus doesn’t leave you alone to figure out His will for your life. He is our Good Shepherd, and His ‘And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.’ (John 10:3-4 NKJV). Note the words, recognise his voice. With time and experience, you will learn to know when God is speaking to you. Like Abraham, who submitted to God’s will without knowing where he would be led, you’re called to surrender your will without knowing where He will lead you. God promises wisdom, insight, and understanding not just to the spiritually smart, but to any person who lacks wisdom (see James 1:5-6). So believe that His wisdom is yours!

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What are you hiding behind?

Fri, 3 Mar 2023

‘He is hiding among the baggage.’ 1 Samuel 10:22

When Samuel went to present Israel’s first king to the people, Saul was discovered hiding among the baggage. The Hebrew word for baggage symbolises the self-imposed limitations that hinder you from tackling the job God appointed you to do. Things like these: 1) Feelings of inadequacy. Saul’s first response when he learned he had been chosen as king was, ‘Am I not…from the smallest tribe of Israel,…the least of all?’ (1 Samuel 9:21 NIV). When you fail to figure God into the equation, you will always feel less than. Instead of focusing on your weaknesses and inabilities, concentrate on ‘the incredible greatness of God’s power’ (Ephesians 1:19 NLT). 2) Fear of what others might think. Proverbs tells us, ‘fearing people is a dangerous trap’ (Proverbs 29:25 NLT). And Saul fell into it headfirst! When Samuel confronted him for failing to obliterate the Amalekites, he replied, ‘I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded’ (1 Samuel 15:24 NLT). God’s Word assures us, ‘I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So, we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, I will not fear what man shall do unto me’ (Hebrews 13:5-6 KJV). Once you take hold of that truth and act on it, you will find there is nothing to be afraid of. 3) Being overly pragmatic. The Bible says, ‘A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways’ (James 1:8 KJV). And Saul fit the bill to a tee! When he didn’t hear from God, he took matters into his own hands and consulted a psychic. And after promising not to harm David, he repeatedly hunted him down. Adaptability is commendable, but God requires consistency and commitment.

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Don’t even THINK about giving up!

Thu, 2 Mar 2023

‘We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing;’ 2 Corinthians 4:8

We give up because: 1) We fear failure. Past hurts and mistakes haunt us, and we think it’s better not to try again than risk failing. Don’t spend your life digging up bones! We all have things in our past that we would rather forget. Put them behind you. Paul writes, ‘Forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead’ (Philippians 3:13 CSB). 2) We worry about what people will say. ‘The fear of man brings a snare’ (Proverbs 29:25 NKJV). How you respond to criticism is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. There will always be people who won’t like or understand you. 3) We listen to the wrong voices. Satan is the Father of Lies and will do everything he can to discourage you. Paul says, ‘We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ’ (2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV). When a thought comes, examine it. If it’s from God, receive it; if it’s from Satan, demolish it. 4) We lose focus. As believers, we’re to walk by faith, not by sight (see 2 Corinthians 5:7). That means making every decision based on what God says and not what you see with your natural eyes. 5) We lose touch with other believers. When the apostles got out of jail, they went back to their own company Acts 4:23 KJV). To stay strong, you need fellowship with other Christians. Too many people give up on the verge of success; don’t be one of them. There is only one degree of difference between hot water and steam – so keep going, and don’t even think of giving up!

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Start fresh every day!

Wed, 1 Mar 2023

‘A quick-tempered person does foolish things.’ Proverbs 14:17

You overslept, the car wouldn’t start, you were late for work, and your computer crashed! These things can make you angry, but only if you let them. Solomon said, ‘A quick-tempered person does foolish things,’ so if you fly into a rage, expect a rough landing! The Bible says, ‘He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.’ (Proverbs 16:32 NKJV). Anger always comes back to bite you and ends up doing more damage than the thing that triggered it. David said, ‘My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up.’ (Psalm 5:3 NKJV). Start by offering your day to God; then you will be less likely to react in anger when things go wrong. Our time here is short. What a shame to let something that happened twenty years or twenty minutes ago ruin your day. Make up your mind to enjoy every single day. You might make mistakes; things may not go your way. You may be disappointed, but choose to live a happy life rather than let what does or doesn’t happen to steal your joy. Every morning say, ‘Father, this is going to be a great day. I thank you that I have discipline and self-control and that I make good decisions. I may not have done what I could have yesterday, but that day is gone. I’m going to do better today.’ Ever wonder why a car’s windscreen is big and its rear-view mirror small? Because what’s behind isn’t nearly as important as what’s ahead. So keep looking ahead, and no matter what happens today, don’t lose your peace.

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Delivered from People-Pleasing

Tue, 28 Feb 2023

‘'I will deliver you from the Jewish people, as well as from the Gentiles, to whom I now send you,’ Acts 26:17

Paul’s ministry began when he met Jesus on the road to Damascus. In that humbling encounter, the Lord said to him: ‘“Now get to your feet! For I have appeared to you to appoint you as my servant and witness. You are to tell the world what you have seen and what I will show you in the future. And I will rescue you from both your own people and the Gentiles. Yes, I am sending you to the Gentiles to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light …'’’ (Acts 26:16–18 NLT)

Before Paul could be successful in his calling and minister effectively, he had to be delivered from the fear of people. That included those who knew him well and those he had yet to meet who didn’t know him at all. He had to be detoxed from the need for approval. In essence, God was saying to Paul, ‘You’re just the postman. Some days people will like what you deliver, and other days, they won’t. You have to deliver the post anyway. So I’m setting you free from the fear of their rejection and the need for their acceptance.’

Has God called you to do a particular job? Are you afraid you’ll make mistakes? Count on it—you will! Are you worried you’ll be criticised? It comes with the turf! People will disappoint you in 101 different ways, but if you’re determined to do the will of God, pray, ‘Lord, deliver me from people pleasing, so I can share with them what You’ve given to me.’

Then get on with the job!