By: Pastor Emmanuel Oladimeji

Venue: UNILAG Multipurpose Hall

Date: Sunday, December 31st, 2023

Text: Eccl. 8:1

”Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.“ Ecclesiastes 8:1 KJV

Facts

1. The quality of your life is determined by the quality of wisdom you access and apply.

2. Success is wisdom at work.

3. There is no result without deep thought.

4. Wisdom is a great necessity if your level must change, e.g Daniel, Joseph, David, etc.

5. Wisdom is the key to freedom.

6. Wisdom can give you a kingdom after the order of Joseph and Daniel.

***there are two things that can give you whatever you desire in life: Power and Wisdom.

– Dr. D.K Olukoya.

7. Never plan thorns on someone paths, your church, family and friend may take that route bear-footed one day

8. He who destroys others secretly to gain favour, shall meet destruction at the point of his/her success.

9. Do not let the things that have hurt you turn you into the person you’re not.

10. You cannot be successful until you’re strategic.

11. Do the right thing even when no one is looking at you, it is called integrity.

12. If you focus on your pain, you will continue to suffer but if you focus on the lessons, you will continue to grow.

13. When people gang up against you, don’t be distracted, just be focus, they will soon fight themselves.

14. Do not abandon your divine calling because of human actions – what people say or do.

15. Let God’s voice be the first voice you hear every morning and not social media voices. The voice of the Lord is powerful (Pslm 29)

16. Begin your day with the Bible.

17. To be extraordinary, be ready to go the extra mile. (Matt5:41)

***when your passion for God begin to increase, your spiritual capacity increases.

***the easiest way to leadership to solve problems.

***we rise by lifting others.

18. Look for problems to solve.

19. Intentionally develop a solid and buoyant prayer life e.g Esther and Daniel

20. Right association will reinforce your conviction (prov13:20)

21. Connect to the father’s blessings (Gen26:17-25) – your prophetic coverage determine your destiny coverage.

***sow into the lives of your parents, pastors, mentors etc.

22. Be authentic, real, dynamic, loyal, diligent, encouraged, responsible, committed, patient, joyful, available.

23. Stop procrastinating.

Prayer Points

1. Father, as I journey into 2024, please help me, guide me,` and lead me.

2. Lord, help me to make maximum impact.

3. Lord, disconnect me from unfriendly friends, wrong people etc.

4. Holy Ghost, baptize me with the spirit of discernment and clarity.

5. Lord, help me to be consistent in the secret place.

6. Lord, give me the miracle of seeing eyes and hearing ears.