ISAIAH 66:19–24 — The Global Glory and Eternal Endurance

“I will set a sign among them, and I will send some of those who survive to the nations… They will proclaim My glory among the nations.”

— Isaiah 66:19

This is the apostolic sending of the remnant — those refined by fire, comforted by grace, and now commissioned by glory.

God says:

• “I will set a sign.”
• “I will send survivors.”
• “They will proclaim My glory.”

This is not survival for survival’s sake — it’s survival for assignment.

The Nations and the Glory

Isaiah lists nations: Tarshish, Libya, Lydia, Tubal, Greece, and distant islands, each representing the ends of the earth.

These are not random names; they symbolize every sphere of influence: business, government, education, media, and culture.

The trembling ones become:

• Messengers of glory
• Carriers of covenant
• Voices of restoration
• Priests in the marketplace

“They will bring all your people from all nations to My holy mountain… in clean vessels.”
— Isaiah 66:20

This is an image of holy transport; people carrying others into God’s presence through purity, excellence, and worship.

Priests and Levites in Unlikely Places

“And I will select some of them also to be priests and Levites.”
— Isaiah 66:21

This is radical.
God is saying: “I will raise priests outside the temple.”

Marketplace believers become:

• Priests in boardrooms
• Levites in classrooms
• Worshippers in studios
• Prophets in policy rooms

The sacred and the secular merge under one banner — His glory among the nations.

  The Eternal Promise

“As the new heavens and the new earth that I make will endure before Me, so will your name and descendants endure.”
— Isaiah 66:22

This is the Revelation 21 connection — the new creation, the eternal city, the enduring name.

Revelation 21 echoes this:

“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth… and the dwelling of God is with men.”
— Revelation 21:1–3

Isaiah and Revelation meet here — the prophetic promise fulfilled in eternal presence.

 

DECLARATION: I Am a Sign and a Sending

Speak this aloud:

“Father, I am a sign among the nations.
You have refined me by fire, comforted me by grace, and commissioned me by glory.
I carry Your presence into every sphere of influence.
I am a priest in the marketplace, a Levite in leadership, a messenger of Your fame.
As You make new heavens and a new earth, my name, and descendants will endure.
I proclaim Your glory among the nations.
I am part of the Revelation 21 promise — dwelling with You forever.”

CASE STUDY: The Consultant Who Was Mocked for Integrity

 

Background

Thabo is a project manager known for his integrity and his refusal to compromise. His colleagues often mock him for being “too Christian,” “too honest,” or “too serious about Scripture.”

They say things like:

• “Let’s see if your God helps you now.”
• “Let the Lord be glorified — show us your joy.”

It’s the same spirit that mocked Jesus.

The Situation

Thabo refuses to approve a fraudulent invoice.
His team mocks him.
His supervisor pressures him.
He is excluded from meetings.
He is ridiculed for “trembling at the Word.”

But Thabo remembers:

• Isaiah 66:5–6
• The mockery of Christ
• The vindication of the righteous

He stands firm.

The Outcome

An internal audit exposed corruption in the department.
Thabo’s integrity protected the company from legal consequences.
His supervisor was removed.
Thabo is promoted to lead the department.

The sound of justice is heard.
The trembling one is vindicated.
The mockers are silenced.

Thabo becomes a voice that draws people toward Christ, not by preaching, but by standing.

THE MOCKERY OF THE TREMBLING ONES — AND THE MOCKERY OF CHRIST

Isaiah 66:5–6 exposes a painful reality:

“Your own people who hate you,
and exclude you because of My name…”
— Isaiah 66:5

This is not persecution from strangers.
It is rejection from your own people—those who should have stood with you,
those who should have recognized the fear of the Lord in you.

They mock the trembling ones with sarcasm:

“Let the Lord be glorified,
that we may see your joy!”
— Isaiah 66:5

This is not encouragement.
It is ridicule.

It is the same spirit that mocked Jesus.

✝️ THE MOCKING OF JESUS — THE ULTIMATE IDENTIFICATION

When Isaiah speaks of the trembling ones being mocked, excluded, and ridiculed, he is prophetically pointing toward the Suffering Servant, Jesus Christ, who endured the ultimate mockery.

Every Gospel records it:

Matthew 27:27–31

The soldiers stripped Him, robed Him, crowned Him with thorns, knelt in false worship, spat on Him, and struck Him.

Mark 15:16–20

A battalion gathered to ridicule Him, saluting Him with “Hail, King of the Jews!” while beating Him.

Luke 22:63–65; 23:11

He is blindfolded, beaten, taunted, insulted, and mocked by Herod’s soldiers.

John 19:1–3

He is flogged, robed in purple, crowned with thorns, slapped, and mocked repeatedly.

This was not random cruelty.
It was prophetic fulfilment:

• Psalm 22:7–8 — “All who see me mock me…”
• Isaiah 53:3 — “Despised and rejected by men…”
• Genesis 3:18 — The thorns of the curse placed on His head

Jesus was mocked because He was the true King.
He was ridiculed because He was the true Messiah.
He was rejected because He was the true Word made flesh.

And Isaiah 66 tells us:

Those who tremble at His Word will experience the same pattern.

🌿 THE CONNECTION: When You Tremble at His Word, You Share His Suffering

Isaiah 66:5 is not just a warning; it is an invitation into identification with Christ.

Just as Jesus was:

• mocked
• excluded
• misunderstood
• ridiculed
• falsely judged

So will those who tremble at His Word.

But here is the hope:

The same God who vindicated Christ will vindicate you.

Isaiah says:

“Yet they will be put to shame.”
— Isaiah 66:5

And then:

“Hear that uproar…
It is the sound of the Lord repaying His enemies…”
— Isaiah 66:6

The sound from the temple is the sound of divine justice.

The trembling ones may be mocked, but they will never be abandoned.

The trembling ones may be excluded, but they will never be forgotten.

The trembling ones may be ridiculed, but they will be vindicated by God Himself.

🌾 Ruth’s Echo — Mocked, Marginalized, Yet Vindicated

Ruth was:

• a foreigner
• a widow
• an outsider
• a woman with no status

She was likely mocked by the reapers.
Overlooked by society and excluded by culture.

But she trembled at God’s ways.
She aligned with His field.
She stayed close to His presence.

And like Christ, and like the trembling ones in Isaiah 66, she was vindicated.

Boaz covered her.
God honoured her.
Her lineage birthed the Messiah.

🌟 DECLARATION: I Will Stand Even When Mocked

Speak this aloud:

“Lord, I choose to tremble at Your Word.
I choose obedience even when mocked.
I choose truth even when excluded.
I choose reverence even when misunderstood.
As Christ was mocked, I will not be surprised when I am mocked.
But as Christ was vindicated, I will be vindicated.
Let the sound of Your justice be heard in my life.”

CASE STUDY: The Leader Who Chose Connection Over Performance

 

Background

Maria is a senior sales manager in a competitive corporate environment. She is known for her discipline, consistency, and strong work ethic. But over time, her spiritual life becomes mechanical—prayer without presence, worship without intimacy, service without surrender.

She is “doing all the right things,” but her heart is drifting.

The Situation

A major quarterly review is coming.
Maria feels pressure to perform.

She increases her religious activity—more meetings, more serving, more outward devotion—but her heart remains disconnected.

During a stressful week, she reads Isaiah 66:3–4.
It hits her deeply.

She realizes:

• She is offering sacrifice without surrender
• She is performing worship without intimacy
• She is relying on ritual instead of relationship

She repents.
She returns to connection.
She chooses Ruth’s posture—staying close, drinking from the right vessels, remaining in the right field.

The Outcome

Her internal posture shifts:

• Peace replaces pressure
• Clarity replaces confusion
• Presence replaces performance

During the review, she leads with integrity and calm authority.
Her team exceeds targets.
Her leadership is noticed.
She is promoted into a strategic role.

The breakthrough didn’t come from more activity.
It came from alignment.

Maria moved from ritual to relationship and God rested on her.

📘 WORKBOOK EXERCISE: From Ritual to Relationship

Reflection Questions

1. Where in your work or worship have you slipped into routine instead of relationship?
2. What “rituals” do you perform that no longer carry heart connection?
3. Where have you been drinking from the wrong vessels — sources that drain instead of reviving?
4. What does “staying in the field” look like for you in this season?
5. What fears or pressures tempt you to choose performance over presence?

Activation: The Ruth Posture

Write your answers:

• I will stay close to God by…
• I will drink only from His vessels by…
• I will avoid empty sacrifice by…
• I will align my work with His presence by…

Pray:

“Lord, revive my heart.
Restore my devotion.
Reconnect me to Your presence.
Let my worship be alive, not mechanical.
Let my work be aligned, not pressured.
Make me a resting place for Your glory.”

THE POSTURE OF GOD’S RESTING PLACE

 

“God does not rest on talent, titles, or performance. 

He rests on the humble, the contrite, and those who tremble at His Word.”

Isaiah 66:2 — The People God Looks Upon with Favour

Isaiah 66 begins with a cosmic declaration:

“Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool…
Where is the house you will build for Me?”

Then God answers His own question:

“These are the ones I look on with favor:
those who are humble and contrite in spirit,
and who tremble at My word.”
— Isaiah 66:2

This is not about architecture.
It’s about posture.

God is saying:
“My resting place is not built by human hands — it is formed in human hearts.”

And He defines the heart He rests upon with three qualities:

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HUMBLE — The Posture of Dependency

Humility is not weakness.
It is alignment.

It is the recognition that:

• God is the source
• God is the sustainer
• God is the strategist
• God is the one who opens and closes doors

Humility is the heart that says:
“I cannot carry this assignment without You.”

In the marketplace, humility looks like:

• Seeking God before making decisions
• Refusing to build in your own strength
• Staying teachable, even when experienced
• Remaining soft before God, even when strong before people

Humility is the soil where Kingdom authority grows.

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CONTRITE — The Posture of Surrender

“Contrite” means crushed, broken open, yielded.

Not broken in identity—but broken in self‑will.

This is the heart God revives:

“I dwell… with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit,
to revive the spirit of the lowly.”
— Isaiah 57:15

Contrition is not self‑punishment.
It is self‑emptying.

It is the heart that says:
“Not my way. Not my pride. Not my agenda.
Your way, Lord.”

This is why Psalm 51:17 says:

“A broken and contrite heart You will not despise.”

Because God can fill what is empty.
He can shape what is yielded.
He can rest upon what is surrendered.

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TREMBLING AT HIS WORD — The Posture of Alignment

This is not fear.
This is reverence.

It is the heart that treats God’s Word as:

• Final authority
• Highest wisdom
• Ultimate truth
• Non‑negotiable standard

To tremble at His Word means:

• You adjust your life to Scripture
• You don’t negotiate obedience
• You don’t dilute truth to fit culture
• You don’t treat God’s voice casually

This is the heart God can trust with influence.

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THE CONNECTION TO REST (Hebrews 4)

Here’s the revelation:

God rests where His Word is honoured.
God rests where pride is surrendered.
God rests where humility governs decisions.

Hebrews 4 says we enter rest by faith—but Isaiah 66 shows us the posture of that faith.

Rest is not passive.
Rest is the fruit of:

• Humility
• Contrition
• Reverence

These three qualities create the internal environment where God’s presence can dwell, rule, and revive.

This is why God says:
“THIS is the one I look on with favor.”

Favour flows where rest is established.
Rest is established where the heart is yielded.
And a yielded heart becomes God’s resting place.

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MARKETPLACE APPLICATION

In business, leadership, and property practice, this posture looks like:

• Making decisions from humility, not ego
• Allowing God to correct you quickly
• Refusing shortcuts that violate His Word
• Staying sensitive to conviction
• Remaining teachable in success
• Remaining surrendered in pressure

This is the posture that attracts divine favour—not because God is impressed, but because He has found a heart He can rest upon.

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DECLARATION: The Posture of God’s Resting Place

Speak this aloud:

“Father, make my heart Your resting place.
I choose humility over pride.
I choose surrender over self‑will.
I choose reverence over casualness.
I tremble at Your Word.
I align with Your ways.
I welcome Your presence.
Let Your favour rest upon me as I rest in You.”

How a Kingdom-Minded Believer Makes Ethical Decisions

Today, more than ever, it is important to re-establish ethical values within our culture. Especially within the marketplace, it is imperative to have moral guidelines to prosper.

If there is one thing that we have learned from Charlie Kirk's legacy, it is that we need to be a voice, especially for the younger generation.

Christ is the measure of our lives, and all our deeds should be in alignment with Him. If we stray from that, we become unbalanced, existing as a hollow symbol without a distinct sound.

So, let’s delf into this topic and learn how to apply it in our everyday workplace.

7 Steps to Spirit-Led Moral Clarity in the Marketplace

In today’s marketplace, ethical decisions aren’t just about right and wrong—they’re about alignment. For the Kingdom-minded believer, every choice is a seed, every action a witness, and every dilemma an invitation to reveal the nature of Christ. We are not merely navigating business—we are stewarding influence, representing Heaven’s government in earthly systems.

As pioneers and believers, we don’t make decisions in isolation. We discern. We legislate. We release wisdom that transcends culture and anchors in truth. Below are seven steps that help us walk out ethical clarity in the marketplace, rooted in Scripture and guided by the Spirit.

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
—Martin Luther King Jr.

“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God… and it will be given to him.” — James 1:5
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.” — Proverbs 1:7
“Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.” — Proverbs 15:22
“A wise person will hear, increase learning, and acquire wise counsel.” — Proverbs 1:5 (NASB)

 

1. Seek the Will of God

Before we act, we inquire. Ethical clarity begins in the secret place. We don’t lean on logic alone—we lean into the Spirit. Through the Word, prayer, and fasting, we receive God’s perspective.

“The Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” — Proverbs 2:6 (NIV)

In the marketplace, this means we pause before we pitch. We pray before we post. We ask, “Father, what are You saying about this deal, this partnership, this opportunity?” We don’t just seek answers—we seek alignment.

2. Understand the Moral Dilemma

Every ethical challenge carries layers—legal, relational, spiritual. We must discern not only what’s at stake, but who’s affected. We ask, “Is this decision building people or just building profit?”

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5 (NLT)

Marketplace ministry means we don’t separate business from compassion. We consider the ripple effect. We weigh motives. We ask, “Does this reflect the justice and mercy of Christ?”

3. Consult Scripture

The Word is our constitution. It doesn’t just inform our ethics—it defines them. We don’t cherry-pick verses to justify decisions; we allow Scripture to shape our values.

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” — Psalm 119:105

Whether we’re drafting contracts or navigating conflict, we ask, “Does this reflect the heart of God?” We apply principles like integrity (Proverbs 12:15), justice (Micah 6:8), and stewardship (Matthew 25).

 4. Pray for Wisdom

Wisdom isn’t optional—it’s essential. It is the first thing. The principal thing. We don’t just ask for insight; we ask for God’s strategy. Apostolic leaders are called to govern with clarity, not react with emotion.

In business, this means we don’t rush decisions. We pray through them. We fast if necessary. We ask for discernment beyond data—because wisdom sees what numbers can’t.

5. Seek Wise Counsel

Marketplace ministry is not a solo mission. We surround ourselves with prophetic advisors, seasoned mentors, and Spirit-led peers who challenge us to think Kingdom, not just corporate.

We don’t just seek agreement—we seek truth. Marketplace leaders welcome accountability because it protects purity.

6. Consider the Consequences

Every decision bears fruit. Good or bad fruit. We must ask, “Will this bear Kingdom fruit or worldly fallout?” We weigh short-term gain against long-term impact. We ask, “Does this build legacy or just leverage?”

Marketplace ministry means we don’t just consider profit margins—we consider people. We ask, “Will this empower others or exploit them?” We choose impact over impulse.

7. Follow Through with Integrity

Once we’ve discerned, we act. Marketplace leaders don’t just make ethical decisions—they embody them. We take responsibility. We repent if needed. We model what we preach.

“Let love be your guide,” said Jesus in John 13:34–35, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.”

In the marketplace, this means we honour our word. We own our mistakes. We lead with humility. We ask, “Does my follow-through reflect Christ?”

Final Exhortation

Ethical decisions are not just moral—they’re missional. They reveal the Apostolic culture in the operating systems of this world. As believers, we don’t just make choices—we release Kingdom solutions.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding.” — Psalm 111:10

Let every decision you make in business be a declaration: “I am here to build, not just to profit. I am here to govern, not just to grow. I am here to reflect the King.”

 May truth lead you in all things. May Christ be your plumb line. 

Grace and peace to you. 

 

Homeowner tip: Budgeting for One

The following information was gathered from the Business Report and written by a Staff Reporter. (18/03/2025) Always remember that these tips are only guidelines. Some may work for you, others won’t; depending on your income and situation. Therefore, it is important to speak to a financial advisor before you implement it.

You can read the entire article here: 

 The article highlights how South Africans can start investing, even with limited income. Here are the important points:

1. Start Small and Be Consistent – Many believe they need significant capital to invest, but even small, regular contributions can grow over time due to compounding returns.

2. Prioritize Saving Overspending – Financial expert Haydn Johns emphasizes that many people have a spending problem, not an income problem. Building the habit of saving first helps secure funds for investment.

3. Leverage Salary Increases – Before adjusting your lifestyle after a raise, consider allocating part of it to a monthly investment.

4. Create a Budget – Identifying unnecessary expenses can free up money for investments. A target of 15-20% of gross monthly income is ideal, but starting with any amount is key.

5. Build a Reserve Fund – Having at least three months' worth of expenses in a liquid investment helps with unexpected financial needs.

6. Use Tax-Efficient Investment Options – Maximizing retirement fund contributions and tax-free investments can enhance returns.

7. Choose the Right Investment Structure – Younger investors should favour funds with higher equity allocation to maximize long-term returns.

Structured plan for implementing the investment strategies mentioned in the article:

Step-by-Step Investment Plan for South Africans with Limited Income

Please download the informational poster for future reference. 

1. Start Small and Stay Consistent

- Begin with an affordable amount, even R100–R500 per month.

- Automate contributions to ensure consistency.

- Reinvest dividends and returns for long-term compounding.

2. Adjust Spending Habits

- Track expenses and identify non-essential costs.

- Adopt a "save first, spend later" mindset.

- Redirect any saved funds toward investments.

3. Allocate Salary Increases Strategically

- Before upgrading your lifestyle, dedicate a portion of salary increments to investments.

- Increase investment contributions proportionally to earnings.

4. Create a Realistic Budget

- Aim to allocate 15–20% of gross monthly income for investments.

- If that’s too high, start with whatever is manageable and gradually increase.

5. Build a Safety Net

- Maintain an emergency reserve with at least 3 months’ worth of expenses.

- Keep funds accessible in a liquid investment for unforeseen costs.

6. Optimize Tax Benefits

- Maximize tax-free savings accounts (TFSA) and retirement contributions.

- Explore tax-efficient investment vehicles to enhance returns.

7. Choose the Right Investment Approach

- Younger investors should lean toward equity-heavy portfolios for long-term growth.

- Consider diversified mutual funds or ETFs with stable returns.

Mandates and what it means for us?

Each person within the border of a city or town has a mandate.

Each organisation and institution has a mandate.

The mandate gives you the authority to act in a certain way.

The government’s mandate is to govern. To define the law and upheld it, to protect our borders, to represent the people accurately in other countries with qualified delegates, and to prosper the nation. They also give us the Bill of Rights that governs our every move, the way we live and how we act.

SARS’s mandate is to gather the taxes and distribute it accurately to the proper authorities so that our roads, dams, rivers, and hospitals, for example, can be in perfect conditions.

The municipality’s mandate is to serve the community. Within the many branches of this institution, it is narrowed down to departments: water, electricity, parks, roads, road safety, buildings and upholding the by-laws which make every city unique.

Religious institutions are the moral compass of the people. For instance, the church’s mandate is to spread the gospel, care for the poor, take care of the elderly, look after the widow, and orphaned child.

The police’s mandate is to protect each citizen against crime.

The hospital’s mandate is to take care of the sick. Their Socrates oath is very clear in its expectation of them.

The business owner’s mandate is to bring capital into the town, deliver a service and take care of his employees.

The school’s mandate is to educate the child and prepare him for a career.

The college’s mandate is to educate and shape the student for his chosen profession.

The parent’s mandate is to teach children the way they must live so that they can prosper. They lay the foundation whereupon all other institutions build. If the foundation has cracks, the walls will be skew.

Art, culture, and sport’s mandate is to replenish, to build, to motivate and keep the spirits high. They speak to the people in different forms and beautify our land.

Charities mandates plays a vital part within the structure. They are the extended arms of each of the above branches. Support groups, soup kitchens, vegetable gardens... the list goes on. They all play a vital role on the ground level. And must be taken seriously by all other people.

These mandates should work together to form a unity within the community.

When we look at them separately, we understand their vision and mission and keep them accountable to it.

However, to be more effective, the mandates must join hands with one mission; to change the community culture and maintain a healthy environment. Now, more than ever, it is necessary to do so.

South Africa faces hardships within its borders. every town and city shows neglect while people burn and ran amok without any accountability or responsibility. Everything crumbles around us. The government cannot do it alone. The different political parties cannot do it alone no matter how great their slogans are, or the grant promises they make. Nor can all the organisations or institutions. It must be a collective undertaking.

No man is an island and the words of JF Kennedy are still true: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”

Instead of working against each other, we should find a middle ground. A place where we can take hands and work together as a collective. Not for our own benefit, but for the benefit of the community. The stronger the community, the stronger are our cities. 

Grace and peace to you. 

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Discern, Help and stay Positive.

Written by Lynelle Clark - 3 November 2023

It does not help to support a human being when you do not intend to teach.

I hear these statements a lot: “They must get a job.” 

“They got themselves in this mess. They must get them out of the mess.” 

“All they do with the money is waste it.” 

“They will buy booze with the money.”

You know all the above statements. All ring true, but many are not true. All those statements hurts. It is degrading and does not help at all. Your inability to look past the beggar’s appearance robs you from being the hands and feet of God. This is not only the problem of the state or a few institutions. It is a problem that needs all hands-on deck.

Unless you have not been in their shoes, you will not understand the self-loathing and bitterness many struggles with. Survival doesn’t ask what your background is, what your skin colour is or what your beliefs are. Hunger has no colour. It is like a wild animal in survival mode. And it will survive at a price, even to death of self. Survival takes your dignity; it messes with your head and at your weakest point you are easily influenced. Like Esau, you will sell your birthright for a bowl of soup. This caused a rift between him and his brother, Jacob, for many years. So much so that Jacob had to hide from his brother for a long time.

When we say we want to change a culture, then we have to understand both sides of the coin. This is true of all other groups within our society. We must find the common ground and take hands. Through understanding, we can change. When we keep on pointing the finger, the problem will escalate. Through understanding, we can find solutions. But be wise.

Jesus showed this when He became man. He remained God, but he showed compassion and empathy with all people. He sat at their table and went to the synagogue with them. Visited them at home, healed the sick and spoke to the adulteress woman. No one was excluded, not even the Samaritan woman. She compared herself with a dog, but Jesus saw her lost state. Likewise, we must remain true believers and have empathy with people of all races, colour, and circumstances.

The man at Bethesda had a bed and, after he was healed, he took his bed and walked to the temple to praise God. Jesus enabled him to shift from a sickly beggar next to the pool of Bethesda to a man that testified to God’s goodness. That is true repentance. Migrating from an inaccurate position to an accurate position puts you in a place where God can open doors for you. It is a slow process, but it begins with that one step. Just like that, we must enable people to stand up. Teach them how to serve. Teach them a skill. Give them the tools to stand up.

Consider who to help. Jesus didn’t heal every person at the pool, but something in this lame man moved Jesus to heal him. Jesus looked deeper and saw the heart of a genuine believer. A man that will serve the Father with zeal. We must stop wasting time with those who don’t want to change and invest in those who do. We cannot generalise and think everyone is the same. That doesn’t mean we mustn’t reach out; it just means be wise with your resources. Most people have lost the ability to discern. Why? Because they don’t spend time in the Word of God. The Word teaches you how to distinguish, and how to serve those less fortunate the best. The biggest command is to be fishers of men and to teach them. But, to teach, you must study the Word of God. You must know God’s heart and understand His will. Together we can change this city, this nation and heal the land, but it begins with us first. Next time you see a beggar, ask: “Lord, how must I extend my hand? Is this good ground to invest in?” And when you receive the go-ahead, become a fisher of men. Reach out and give with the assurance that God is in control.