I Am God's Investment | Apostle Joshua Selman
Summary
TLDRThe speaker emphasizes the idea that individuals are God's investment, highlighting the importance of recognizing one's value and potential. They discuss how God's heart is with those who believe, and how believers should protect and cherish their spiritual investments. The message encourages self-worth, perseverance, and the belief in God's enduring love and support.
Takeaways
- π Belief in Being God's Investment: The speaker emphasizes that individuals are not just believers, but are considered God's investment, highlighting a deep spiritual connection and value.
- π Heart's Alignment with Treasure: The concept that where one's treasure is, their heart will be, is used to illustrate the importance of aligning one's heart with their spiritual beliefs and values.
- π‘ Geographical Investment and Heart's Scattering: The speaker discusses how physical investments like houses can scatter one's heart across different locations, suggesting a need for spiritual focus and unity.
- π Uniqueness in God's Eyes: It is conveyed that each person is a unique investment in God's eyes, regardless of their external appearance or societal status.
- π± Growth and Nurturing: The analogy of farming is used to illustrate how God nurtures and waters individuals, emphasizing the importance of growth and development in spiritual life.
- π Value Beyond Appearance: The speaker stresses that like gold, individuals hold intrinsic value that may not be immediately apparent to others, but is deeply recognized by God.
- π Hidden Treasure in Christ: The idea of being hidden in Christ is used to convey the concept of being protected and cherished by God, much like a hidden treasure.
- π‘οΈ Protection of Investments: The speaker advises learning from women who protect their gold investments, suggesting a similar approach to spiritual protection and self-care.
- π God's Correction Over Rejection: It is highlighted that God prefers to correct and refine his investments (people) rather than discard them, indicating a deep commitment to individual growth and redemption.
- π Respect for Believers: The speaker calls for respect towards believers not based on material wealth or status, but on their spiritual standing and relationship with God.
Q & A
What does the speaker mean by being 'God's investment'?
-The speaker is emphasizing that each person is valuable and significant in God's eyes, much like an investment. This means that God has invested time, effort, and resources into each individual, and they hold a special place in His heart.
Why does the speaker compare being God's investment to women buying gold?
-The speaker uses the analogy of women buying gold to illustrate the value and care that goes into protecting and cherishing something of great worth. Just as women would carefully protect their gold, individuals should recognize and protect their value as God's investment.
What does the speaker suggest about the location of one's heart in relation to their investments?
-The speaker suggests that people's hearts are often where their investments are. If one has investments in various places like the US, UK, or Nigeria, their heart and focus might be scattered across these locations. This implies that where you invest your time, energy, and resources is where your true priorities lie.
How does the speaker describe the process of being 'hidden in Christ'?
-The speaker describes being 'hidden in Christ' as a state of being protected and valued by God, similar to how a woman might hide her gold in a secret place. This metaphor suggests a deep sense of security and importance in God's eyes.
What does the speaker mean by 'God will rather fix you than throw you away'?
-This statement conveys the idea that God is more interested in correcting and improving His people rather than discarding them. It emphasizes God's patience, love, and commitment to helping individuals grow and overcome their flaws.
Why does the speaker mention agriculture and farms in the context of being God's investment?
-The speaker uses the example of agriculture to illustrate that valuable and important things can come from places that might seem unremarkable or distant. Just as great food comes from farms outside the city, significant spiritual growth and contributions can come from individuals who are not yet in the 'city' of prominence or recognition.
What is the significance of the speaker's statement 'God is not proud'?
-The speaker highlights that despite God's power and greatness, He is humble and does not act with pride. This humility is demonstrated in how He values and seeks out individuals, showing a deep care and concern for them.
How does the speaker encourage believers to view themselves in the context of their spiritual journey?
-The speaker encourages believers to see themselves as unique and valuable in God's eyes, regardless of their current circumstances or the opinions of others. They are reminded that they are God's investment and should carry this consciousness with pride and confidence.
What role does the speaker believe each person plays in God's program?
-The speaker believes that each person has a specific role and purpose in God's plan. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and fulfilling this role, as it is part of God's divine plan and contributes to the overall mission.
How does the speaker address the issue of people being ignored or overlooked?
-The speaker acknowledges that some people might feel ignored or overlooked, but they encourage them to remember their value as God's investment. They suggest that God values and sees their worth, even if others do not.
Outlines
π Embracing God's Investment
The speaker emphasizes the concept of being a 'God's investment,' suggesting that individuals are valuable and have been nurtured by God. They discuss the idea that God's heart is with those who believe, and that believers should focus their hearts on God rather than material possessions scattered across different locations. The speaker draws a parallel between the value of gold and the value of a believer, highlighting the importance of recognizing one's worth in God's eyes. They also encourage believers to protect their spiritual investments, much like women protect their gold, and to understand their hidden value in Christ. The message concludes with an affirmation of God's investment in individuals, regardless of their external appearance or circumstances.
π Recognizing Your Divine Role
This paragraph focuses on the idea that believers are not just ordinary individuals but are special investments of God. The speaker encourages the audience to see themselves as valuable and to understand that God has put effort into shaping them. They mention that God prefers to correct and refine His investments rather than discard them, drawing a parallel with the process of refiring and refining gold. The speaker also emphasizes the unique value of each believer, suggesting that God does not treat any believer as replaceable. The message is meant to instill a sense of self-worth and confidence in the audience, reminding them that they are part of God's divine plan and are not to be ignored or overlooked.
π The Importance of Acknowledging God's Grace
In this paragraph, the speaker continues to stress the significance of recognizing and valuing one's role in God's plan. They highlight that God has chosen to include individuals in His program as an act of mercy and grace, and that this choice is not something that can be easily dismissed or ignored. The speaker prays for those who may have overlooked the grace of God in their lives, urging them to renew their understanding and appreciation of their place in God's plan. The message concludes with a call to action, encouraging the audience to embrace their role and to understand the value they hold in God's eyes.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Investment
π‘Consciousness
π‘Treasure
π‘Heart
π‘Believer
π‘Chisel
π‘Hidden
π‘Naysayers
π‘Pride
π‘Role
π‘Mercy
Highlights
Being God's investment signifies a significant role in one's life and spiritual journey.
The concept of being chiseled and trained by God implies a deep transformation and development.
The speaker emphasizes that being God's investment is not just a belief but a profound reality.
The idea that God's heart is with the believer, indicating a deep personal connection.
The speaker discusses the metaphor of physical investments like houses and how they can scatter one's heart.
The importance of focusing on spiritual investments and the unity of the heart with God.
Being hidden in Christ is likened to being a treasure, highlighting the value and protection of the believer.
The speaker challenges the idea that one's appearance or status determines their worth as God's investment.
The analogy of farming and how the most fruitful endeavors may not be in the most expected places.
God's patience and nurturing in the growth of his investments, akin to watering a plant.
The speaker asserts that God is not proud but rather seeks and values his investments deeply.
The idea that God's investment in individuals is unique and not interchangeable with others.
The speaker encourages believers to see themselves as God's investment, deserving of respect and value.
The concept of God's desperation over men, showing a deep desire for connection and relationship.
The speaker emphasizes that God's investment in individuals is a choice, not a necessity.
The idea that God prefers to correct and refine his investments rather than discard them.
The speaker concludes with a call to recognize and embrace the role each believer plays in God's program.
Transcripts
say I'm God's investment I'm God's
investment yes sir took a lot to train
you took a lot to Chisel you no devil
will come and just sweep your life like
that carry that Consciousness I am not
just a believer I am God's investment
the Bible says where your treasure is
that's where your heart will be God's
heart is with me I am his investment I
really believe it I really truly believe
it are we
together some of you the only thing you
are thinking about in your village is
your house there because it's your
investment some of you have houses in
the US in UK in Nigeria and your heart
is scattered across all those places
portions of your heart you want to know
what is happening with your investment I
am God's
investment ah there's so much on my life
his blood his name his
life his trust his honor
I am God's
investment yes sir you may not look like
it but you are God's investment where
you are coming from they may not
appreciate you but it does not change
the fact that you are God's
investment you want to know how that how
to protect Investments learn from women
when women buy pure gold say gold gold
women help us in this in understanding
when a woman buys gold real original
gold no matter you may think the gold is
small you are the one who does not know
the worth but the woman knows how she
labored waiting for them to do all the
things they do is that true she will
pick that gold like that usually it
comes with some kind of thing and they
keep it and hide it then hide it
somewhere else that only them will
know are we
together upon the fact that there are
only two or three in that house she will
still hiding it say
treasure that's how you are hidden in
Christ hidden in God hidden in Christ
hidden in God please understand what I'm
telling you
now you are God's
investment you are not an afterthought
he took out time while he was depositing
the blood the Holy Spirit he still saw
your village when he kept doing it he
still saw whatever don't let naysayers
and social media
and people who don't know your
background they don't know anything
about you don't let anybody just come up
and say if you are not like this if you
are not rich like this if you are not
beautiful like this not handsome like
this they should carry their perspective
and go away go away quickly say I'm God
investment investment ah be healed while
you are saying this be healed from
complex whatever is stopping you from
being used by
God anyone can look at you and say you
don't look like a preacher you you don't
carry that Charisma that is your
business you are still God's
investment there are times those of you
in agriculture nobody goes to farm
inside an expensive estate sometimes the
Farms that bring the greatest foods they
are somewhere that you would think you
are going to a haress place before you
see a large expanse of land but that's
where the farming happens you take the
food from there then you bring it to the
city am I right on that the largest farm
lands are not in the city
they are outside of the city there is
something God is doing in your life just
because you have not come to the city
yet does not mean you are not got
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investment he's watering you every day
and watching you grow he's watering you
every day and watching you
grow out of all the people in your
family you are the only person who has
given him this kind of attention God is
Not you know that God is mighty but the
thing that surprises me about God is
that he's not
proud if God were to be proud nobody
will say you are wrong and yet he's not
proud when God finds a man he pants
after that man as if he lost his power I
have seen God's desperation over Men We
Are Men Who sometimes will need people
and act like I don't need you because of
our pride God is not like that when he
finds you you you literally can feel him
rich reaching down to say thank you I I
ask your grandfather I ask your father
now that you are here I Won't Let You Go
easily most of you don't know that you
are engraved in the palm of his hands
that's why you give Satan a chance he
just makes it look like I can steal you
anywhere go and read John 17 all that
you have given me I have kept and none
is lost except the son of ption he had
to account for
Judas say I am God investment I am God's
in someone say it I am those who are
following online say it oh I am God's
investment a lot has gone into me a lot
has gone into me a lot has gone into me
ah God will rather fix me than throw me
I am God's investment a lot has gone
into me are we together now God will
rather correct you than throw you you
are God's investment God will rather
refire you
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yes sir you must carry that
Consciousness God can do without me but
he has chosen to do with me make sure
you don't ignore
me if God did not ignore me and you
ignore me you will pay for it it's not
Pride it's the truth I will not ignore
you because you are that special to God
you see when you this is the basis for
respecting a Believer not the car that
is packed outside no because that car
can change
overnight but your status with God even
if you are job he will rather fix you
than throw you even if you are Rahab he
will rather fix you than throw you so
when you see God insist on men and you
are saying God what is it about this
family you will not leave them this is
the reason you are God's
investment I have loved you with an
everlasting
love man of God you can start again you
are God's
investment my dear sister you can start
again you are God's investment this is
I'm druming it because there is an
anointing on this statement I've made
God's
investment there are a million men of
God on Earth I agree but I am God's
investment unique
investment my sister there are many
women who can pray but you are God's
investment he does not treat you like
he's treating any other person don't
mind naysayers and ignorant people who
don't know your value you are God's
investment I'm druming it in your heart
I want it to keep playing in your mind
as you sleep I am God's investment God's
investment his hand is upon me what's
that P Daniel song sing it for me me one
year Rob person sing that song for
me your hand is upon me giving me speed
[Music]
[Music]
[Music]
Hallelujah I have a role to play in
God's program no I'm not without a
mandate prophesy to yourself I have a
role turn it into pray I have a role I
have a role I have a
role I have a role
pray I'm not just an empty musician I
have a
role I'm not just an empty preacher I
have a role someone
pray I'm not just a profit seeking
businessman I have a
role I carry this
[Music]
Consciousness a lot
depends upon you and I on account of his
mercies he can do without us but he's
chosen to carry us
[Music]
[Applause]
along
hallelujah hallelujah
praise the name of the
Lord have you seen how a system can be
stagnated because one person was not
there maybe people are traveling and the
driver did not come on time everybody
can be ready but because of one person
and you see the efforts that is made to
call that one person you try to call the
driver's number is not going everybody
is angry but they can't ignore the
driver because he's the guy who will
drive them there why are you wasting our
time I'm on my way coming I'm almost at
this place there's a hold up and
impatiently but they still wait it's
called value I'm praying for you whoever
has ignored you ignore the grace of God
upon your life and in the name of Jesus
let there be a renewed orientation in
you let there be a renewed orientation
in
you that God can do without without me
God can do without you but he has chosen
as an act of his mercy and Grace to make
you a major part of his program and
there is nothing the devil can do about
it you believe that shout
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