ONE Team visits our Literacy Groups. By Jeremie Manirakiza

ONE Team visits our Literacy Groups. By Jeremie Manirakiza 

We have visited our Literacy classes this weekend. (11/7/2020) Jean Marie, Gerard Ninziza and I are so blessed to see the fruit of our leaders and members of ONE. Thank you for all your support and trust. Thank you, Drs. Paul Taylor and Josimar Salum. The message of the Kingdom works powerfully in the marketplace. 

In Buhiga we have 2 groups of Loan, Savings and Investments. We found that they are really improving in the matters of knowing how to read and write. We have given them student books and materials to start two more groups.

In Rudaraza we have 4 groups of 25 people. We have also given them books and materials. They needed a box where to put the money that they are saving and small books for members. 

So in total, we have already started 8 groups in the province of Karusi. We have other 2 groups in Gihogazi commune. In Bubanza we have 4 groups. We will visit them ASAP. 

This is a transformational journey based in the Kingdom message and simple practice. This is really powerful. To God be all the Glory!

#ASONE

Something pleasurable in our Bubanza Province

Doing something which don't usually happen, the Governor of Bubanza Province has gathered the leaders of different parties to experience how to live in harmony. Great conversations took place. At the end they shared a drink. God bless our Governor and protect our country. — Thierry Nyomukiza #ASONE

“Love it and need more of it.” - Julie Marner #ASONE

“There is no more precious gift for BURUNDI at this moment than peace and liberty. Sincere reconciliation must take place first in your hearts. You are courageous and will not let the past dictate your future. Hearts filled with forgiveness and love will produce unity and onenesses beyond what you have seen. If everyone open their hearts a revolution of Love will spread all over the nation bringing progress, positive change and transformation. This is possible if you start and persevere do to others as you would have them do to you.” — Josimar Salum #ASONE

Stop talking: You have to move your feet.

It is pointless to ask God for direction if you are not willing to move your feet. 

Every breakthrough and every success story is the combination of God's power and human effort. "Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.” Zechariah 4:6

God brought manna to Israel but He didn’t make it fall inside their tents, neither did God pick it up and chew it for them. (Exodus 16) 

No amount of praying or fasting could replace Israel’s need for decision-making and decisive action. “Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on. Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground.” Exodus 14:15-16

Each Israelite had to get up early in the morning, find containers and gather enough manna for the day. 

God usually doesn't do for you anything that He’s already given you the strength to do. “I CAN DO ALL THIS THINGS through GOD who gives me strength.”Philippians 4:13 

God wants to bless you financially but you have to getup every morning and work diligently and faithfully. “Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.”

Ephesians 4:28

God wants to bless you with a child but you have to endure the nine long arduous months of pregnancy. 

God wants to bless you with a virtuous wife or loving husband but you must get out of your comfort zone, sacrifice comfort and convenience, open your heart to love and be loved, invest time in the relationship, lose a few friends and disappoint some family members along the way. Just because it is from God doesn’t mean it’s to be easy. 

God gave Israel the Promised Land but they had to walk through the desert, cross seas and flooded rivers, and fight and kill for it. 

Whatever it is that you’ve been praying for, God might’ve already said yes. But it won’t fall on your lap without your effort and action. After claiming it in prayer you must get up and take it by force. 

Birds are born to fly, not withstanding the law of gravity. Fish are born to swim, not withstanding the principle of floatation. Every child of God is born to win the battles of life, regardless of all obstacles and challenges. Whatsoever is born of God overcomes the world. 

No two birds have ever collided in the sky, which means there's more space for all of them. You don't need to pull your neighbor down to succeed. Pulling someone down does not necessarily mean you will go up! 

There is more than enough space and resources for us all to be the best that God wants us to be. (Author unknown)

Edited by Josimar Salum

Published on REAL Whatsapp Group by Jeanne Rintwari (Burundi, Africa) 

REAL (10): A prophetic word for Burundi

I was praying for Burundi today and this is what I heard the Lord say, "These are my special people because I have heard the cry of those who suffer.  I hear the prayer of the poor and needy.  Many have taken advantage of these people, but I will defend them from those people who want to do them harm.  If they will call on My Name I will hear their prayer and will deliver them from all their enemies.  I will bring peace to this nation and will show them the fruit of peace and unity if they will only put down their violence and will trust Me to defend their cause.  Who will humble themselves and be the first to forgive?  It is My power to heal, but they must forgive one another and forget the past.  The past is the mirror of failure and pain, but I have not called them to look at the past.  I have called them to step into a new day.  A day of hope, compassion and prosperity.  The past can never give them any hope because you can not change what was, but you can change what will be! 

Look to the future, but not through the mirror of the past, but through the lens of My promises for this nation.  If they will only believe, every promise in My Word is theirs.  I promise to prosper them and to give them a hope and a future.  I promise to be with them and they will walk in My favor.  But they must believe that I AM is with them and that I love them and will keep My Word that I have spoken.  Burundi can and will be healed if they will turn their heart toward Me and look into the mirror of My Word.  For I will do them no harm, but will wipe away all tears, remove all pain and change the path they have walked on for many years.

It is time for a new path!  The path of the righteous that leads to favor, fruitfulness and freedom.  I always have a plan to bless My people!  So they must choose blessing and then they will receive that which they have chosen.  Out of the mouth the heart speaks.  What will be their choice?"

I pray and choose blessing for Burundi.  I speak blessing over them and that a new day is here.  That a spirit of forgiveness and compassion will hover over this nation.  In the name of Jesus!!!

Dr Paul Taylor 

God's side by Dr. Paul Taylor

Stay focused!  I know that right now there is much going on in Burundi that is difficult to understand when we have all prayed and worked so hard for this nation.  My advice is to stay focused!!!  Do not look at the things that you see with your eyes or listen to everything that you hear with your ears.  If ever you needed spiritual discernment, it is right now!!!  The enemy of peace is a great deceiver!!!  He can make anyone look guilty of horrific things.  He wants you to think the worst things about people and not to trust anyone.  So he sows seeds of doubt, fear and unbelief. 

 WE CANNOT ALLOW HIM TO DESTROY YOUR HOPE!  A HOPELESS PERSON IS A DESPERATE PERSON AND THEY WILL DO THINGS THEY NEVER EVER DREAMED THEY WOULD DO.  YOU ARE NOT WITHOUT HOPE!!!!  I DON’T CARE WHAT YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES LOOK LIKE!  YOU POSSESS THE GOD OF ALL HOPE, JESUS CHRIST THE HOPE OF GLORY!!!!

As I have been praying for you the Lord opened my eyes to a Kingdom principle that is difficult for all of us to understand.  Right now there is a great battle going on in Burundi.  Everyone wants you to be on their side.  I realize in an election you must vote for someone, but ultimately you must believe that God is in control and He is going to have His way.  So my first question to each of you is are you alright with God having His way?  This is a very important question.  Very often we are concerned more with getting our way, which we think is God’s way, rather than submitting ourselves to the Lord!  Go to Joshua 5:13-15.

And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that helifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite himwith His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to Him andsaid to Him, “Are You for us or for our adversaries?” 

¹⁴So He said, “No, but as Commander of the army of the LordI have now come.”

And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped, andsaid to Him, “What does my Lord say to His servant?” 

¹⁵Then the Commander of the Lord’S army said to Joshua, “Take your sandal off your foot, for the place where you stand isholy.” And Joshua did so.

It is very important for you to notice the response of the man whom Joshua met.  Remember, Joshua is about to enter the battle of the century.  Jericho was a fortress.  There was no way imaginable to penetrate the walls of this city as far as Joshua could see from a human perspective.  All he knew was he was told that God was going to give him Jericho.  Joshua was a great general.  He had fought in many battles and won them all, but this battle was different.  The pillar of fire and cloud were gone.  The manna and the quail were gone.  All the outward manifestations of God being present were gone!  Now he faced the greatest challenge yet and this was the first battle without Moses!  I can only imagine what was going through his mind.  So when he sees this man with a drawn sword, it is only natural for him to ask, “Whose side are you on!”  This is the way we think as human beings.  This is the way we think in America, so don’t think because you are facing dire times in Burundi that you feel this way.  It is only human to feel this way and ask that question.  BUT THAT IS NOT THE WAY OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD!!!!  THIS IS WHAT YOU MUST HEAR TODAY AND LEARN.  IT IS NOT ABOUT YOUR SIDE.  IT IS ABOUT GOD’S WAY!

THE MAN (COMMANDER OF THE ARMY OF THE LORD, PROBABLY JESUS CHRIST AN OLD TESTAMENT EPIPHANY) SAYS, “NO, BUT AS COMMANDER OF THE ARMY OF THE LORD I HAVE NOW COME.”  This is very significant.  He doesn’t say, “I am on your side.”  If He had, Joshua would have asked Him to join his side.  It would have become Joshua’s battle and not the Lord’s.  Hope you understand this Kingdom principle.  We have been asked by the Lord to be a part of what He is doing on the earth.  NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND!!!  GOD HAS NOT AGREED TO BE A PART OF WHAT WE ARE DOING!  IT IS NOT ABOUT OUR MINISTRY, PROJECT OR CHURCH.  IT IS NOT ABOUT MAKING OUR NATION A CHRISTIAN NATION!  IT IS ALL ABOUT GOD’S KINGDOM PLAN FOR THE WORLD!!!!  THIS IS INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT FOR US TO UNDERSTAND AS BELIEVERS.  SURELY GOD IS GOING TO HELP ME.  ONLY WHEN OUR PLAN AND HIS PLAN ARE ONE!!!  JESUS AND THE FATHER WERE ONE.  JESUS DID NOTHING WITHOUT SEEING WHAT THE FATHER WAS DOING AND HEARING WHAT HE WAS SPEAKING!!!!  IT IS THE SAME WITH US!  WHEN WE LOSE SIGHT OF THIS, WE FALL INTO GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT WHEN GOD DOESN’T DO WHAT WE THINK HE WAS GOING TO DO.!!!

It is all about God’s presence.  Not whether He will be there or not, but what will we do with His presence.  Here are a few points for you to ponder no matter what you are going through right now.  

1.  God’s presence should never be questioned.  It is promised!  Joshua knew this.  Read Deut. 31:5-8; Joshua 1:5-9.  For each of us in the new testament we know that God has promised us that the Holy Spirit would come and live in us and never leave us.  That if God be for us, who can be against us (Romans 8:31).  That God will never leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). 

2.  So the question should never be, “Is God with us or on our side.”  The question is, “Are you with Him and are you willing to be on His side, doing what He asks you to do?”  What is your position?  Can you accept what God is doing whether you see it right now or not?  Remember it was only natural for Joshua to ask this man whose side he was on.  We must not walk according to the flesh!  Allow God to renew your mind!  Ask Him to see how He sees!  This doesn’t mean we do nothing!  

3.  It is all about how you respond!  What kind of place do you create!!!  We think position meaning whose side are you on, but God is looking to create a holy place!!!!   “Will you humble yourself before me?”  Immediately when Joshua hears the response of this man, he falls to the ground and worships Him.  Joshua doesn’t ask him to come and fight on his side!  He asks, “What does my Lord say to your servant?”  In that moment a covenant is formed between God and Joshua.  The taking off of a man’s sandal was the way that the Hebrews entered into a covenant.  Read Ruth 4:7-9.  AT THAT VERY MOMENT JOSHUA WON THE BATTLE OF JERICHO!  THE BATTLE WAS OVER BECAUSE IT WAS NO LONGER JOSHUA’S BATTLE, IT WAS THE LORD’S!!!!!

If you read Joshua 6:1-3 immediately God opens the eyes of Joshua and gives him vision from above.  Verse 2 says, “And the Lord said to Joshua: “See I have given Jericho into your hand, its king and the mighty men of valor.”  Then the next things that is released is the strategy to take the city.  There is no way that Joshua takes that city without encountering the Commander of the army of the Lord!!!

Please understand me this day.  DO NOT BE CONCERNED ABOUT WHETHER GOD IS PRESENT.  HE IS!!! DON’T BE CONCERNED WITH WHOSE SIDE HE IS ON.  HE ISN’T ON A SIDE!  BE CONCERNED WITH YOUR POSITION.  ARE YOU WITH HIM!  ARE YOU ALRIGHT WITH GOD’S WAY.  FINALLY, CREATE THAT HOLY PLACE WITH GOD!  HUMBLE YOURSELF BEFORE HIM.  THEN WATCH AND SEE WHAT THE LORD WILL DO!  YOUR VISION WILL CHANGE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES BEFORE YOU AND STRATEGY WILL BE RELEASED.  MOST IMPORTANT, IT IS NOT YOUR BATTLE AT THAT TIME.  ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS WHAT HE TELLS YOU TO DO!  BATTLE IS ALREADY WON!!!!

Believing for the impossible,

Dr. Paul Taylor

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