7 JANUARY 2018 BODY OF CHRIST NEWS Get Ready For A New Thing When we look at the story of Moses dying, we can see that the children of Israel were at their lowest point. It seems as though just before we enter our Promised Land, the enemy fights the hardest. I have found that trouble is a sign that something good is just around the corner. Do you have some trouble in your life today? If God is going to do a new thing in your life, you have to be prepared for change. If you want God to do a new thing in your life this year, you have to let go of the past. God says, "It’s time to let go of the past. It’s time for change. It’s time to get over the stuff that’s been holding you back." You are not the only one that has been kicked to the curb. You must say good-bye to the past, and move on. Your life has been on hold long enough. We all have had some losses in the past, but God says that you have cried over it long enough. God says that it is time to quit your crying over that old relationship, because He wants to do a new thing. Sometimes you have to say, " I have cried long enough. I have felt sorry for myself long enough. I am not the only person that has gone through a divorce or lost a loved one. It is time for a new thing." If this is going to be your year of restoration, you have to release all of those who have lied on you and mis- treated you. God forgave you and you didn't deserve it. Now you must forgive others that don't deserve it. If you really want God to do a new thing in this season, you must release all the bitterness and the pain. If you want God to do a new thing, then you must forgive people that you don't want to forgive. You’ve stayed on this mountain long enough, and it is time to move on. It’s time for a new thing. When God is working in your life, don’t be surprised if you find yourself facing troubles. Before God can truly use you, your will has to be broken. Whether you like it or not, it is in the midst of trouble that God brings about change in your life. The reason the enemy has you on his hit list, is because he can see what God is getting ready to do. He can see that God is about to take you higher, and he is trying to get you to walk away. Trouble is a sign that the enemy is nervous, and God is about to do a new thing. When God is getting you ready for a new thing, you will be pressed in on every side. When God is getting you ready for a new thing, close friends will turn on you and people will lie on you. Folk are a trip. The reason rumors are flying about you is because the squeeze is on. The reason your family is acting up, is because the squeeze is on. The reason your finances are being attacked is because the enemy is trying to stop you. Don't judge your future by where you are today. Wherever you are is only temporary. You are not going to be broke forever. You are not going to be alone all your life. Troubles don’t last always. This too shall pass, and God is doing a new thing. Start believ- ing that God has everything is under control. Start believing that in spite of the storm, you are going somewhere. It may not look too good today, but I declare that you are going somewhere. If you look at our pasts, you may think that God couldn’t use somebody like us. But the Blood of Jesus has washed away our pasts. Yes, we have all experienced failure. But that was then, and this is now. It is a new day, and we are ready for God to do a new thing. Maybe you did do drugs, but that was then… Maybe you did go through a divorce… Maybe you did spend some time in prison… Maybe you’ve gone through hell and high water. But that was then… It is time to quit beating yourself up for all the failures of the past. It is time to believe God for a new year. It’s time to believe God for the best year of your life. It’s a new day and God is doing a new thing. You can't change where you have been, but you can change where you are going. You have stayed on this mountain long enough. We are stepping into a new season and everything is about to change. If you are going through a dark period in your life, remember that it’s all working for your good. You’ve been tested in the furnace of affliction. But it’s making you into a better person. You are more forgiving today than you’ve ever been. You are more loving today than you’ve ever been. I believe that we are living in the last days. God is doing things today more quickly than ever. What used to take years will only take months. I was delighted, God’s Spirit introducing, Kingdom Connection Christian Center Ministry to me; along with Senior Pastor’s Dr. Ade and Adeola Ajala. Jesus has taught me, so much about myself, of being a better Christian, sharing values to those in need. That I am light for a darkened world, when I confess Jesus is Lord, his Spirit takes me to a higher level. This ministry teaches me, hope, grace and everything needed to be successful. Our Pastor’s advise us to read the Word, and know plus, study it. I enjoy our ministry through, prayer, dance, music and drama. These are fuel for my soul. I thank God for, Dr. Ade and his family, him providing a home of worship By Bishop Dennis Leonard Dennis Leonard It is time to believe God for a new year. It’s time to believe God for the best year of your life. Continued on Page 10 SERMON