#RyanSays - Step Out

Step Out

Isaiah 41 v 10 – “Don't be afraid, for I am with you, Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen and help you, I will hold you up with my victorious right hand”

As I started to prepare for 2015, the words 'Step Out' and 'Dare' were playing on my mind. I then pondered on what God wanted me to understand. I felt that God was telling me that in 2015, he is almost daring us to step out and trust him.

God is always with us, he will strengthen us and help us along the way. He also tells us not to be afraid in any circumstance. This reassures me and enables me to know that in whatever I do, God will always be there with me and to comfort me. I then started to think back to Peter and his situation on the boat, for him to have an experience Jesus in his full entity, he had to step out and meet him out in the open. Peter was new to this, never done it before, but Jesus was present and that is all Peter needed to help him to Step Out of the Boat.

As we approach 2015, let's step out and do something that will challenge us, do something that will stretch us, do something that will help us grow. If we know that God is always with us and that he will strengthen and help us then why not step out of our comfort zones and head into the deep.

There's a famous saying which says this – 'If You Want to Travel, You Have to Leave your Zone'

This is something I have likened to when taking a train journey. You won't get anywhere without leaving the zone you are currently in but once you leave your zone, the trains will help you, there will be train staff to guide you to your destination.

Another scripture I have always held in high regard is Psalm 23 v 4 - “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me”

So, King David is saying here that even though he walks down some dark places, he will not be afraid because he knows God is with him. God will be there wherever he goes.

So, in knowing that, let's take on that mindset.

I dare you to Open your Eyes to see things no can see, I Dare you to Hear things what no one else listens out for, I dare you to walk in places where no one has walked before, I dare you to step out and have one of the greatest experiences of your life. Don't feel scared or discouraged because God will strengthen you, he will help you, he will give you what you need to succeed.

Just remember that God will never take you to places where you will not be able to flourish or shine and where his name will not be glorified. He will never cause you to step out in places where you will drown or where you will not be able to see him. Learn to trust him, take a leap of faith and do the unthinkable, the impossible and unimaginable.

I want to challenge us that in 2015, we step out of our comfort zones, let's do things that will challenge us, let's make bold declarations.

God is saying 'I Dare You'. Do It and See What I Will Do for you. Step out and see where I will take you

If you want to apply for a Job that you think is out of reach, apply for it

If you want to go to places where you think you won't fit in, travel there

Whatever you want to do, Do it, take a step and do it. God will always be there

Step Out, Don't Stay in your Zone.  

#RyanTalks - 'Sitting at The Father's Feet'

(Luke 10 v 38 - 42)

38 As they went on their way, they came to a town where a woman named Martha lived. She cared for Jesus in her home. 39 Martha had a sister named Mary. Mary sat at the feet of Jesus and listened to all He said. 40 Martha was working hard getting the supper ready. She came to Jesus and said, “Do You see that my sister is not helping me? Tell her to help me.” 41 Jesus said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. 42 Only a few things are important, even just one. Mary has chosen the good thing. It will not be taken away from her.”

Here we had two sisters, Jesus came to visit them where Martha looked after him. As Jesus started to teach, Mary sat at the feet of the master and listened to what he said. I can imagine what It felt like, listening to a man of great wisdom and knowledge. I too, would like to sit at the Feet of the Father. Martha, meanwhile, was busy getting things prepared, she wanted to be a good servant but Jesus responded and told her she was worried about so many things. Mary chose the good thing and he will not take it away from her.

In life, you will get many distractions but what is important is that we take time out to sit at the Feet of the Father. Mary could have helped her sister prepare dinner but all she wanted to do was sit and listen. Jesus explained that Mary chose the right thing to do and that he won't take it away from her, he won't withold secrets or mysteries from her, he will share knowledge and wisdom with her.

Over the past few days, I have had the phrase 'Sitting At the Father's Feet' stuck in my head. I began to search and ask God why. What he began to tell me is that he has so much to reveal to his sons and that if we sit at his feet, he will begin to reveal to us his mysteries and secrets.

Sitting At the Father's Feet, this signifies a readiness to learn and receive his word and also the guidance that comes with his word.

When you were back at School, College or University or even when you go to your local Church, you sit down through the sermon. It's a automatic thing, this indicates that you are ready to learn and receive the word. As I began to think of it like that, I saw a vision of little children sitting at the feet of the master. Wow, what a powerful image, Those little children represent us today.

I believe that it shows a sign of humility and respect. Imagine a man of great knowledge and wisdom coming to visit you and sharing with you all he has to know. Would you rather sit and listen or would you want your surroundings to be perfect before you listen? I know I would rather sit and listen.

As you begin to sit at the Father's Feet, many secrets and mysteries will be revealed unto you. You have shown you are willing to listen and receive so he will not withold anything from you.

You too can be like Mary. By Reading the Word, entering your secret place and hiding yourself away from everyday life, you can sit at the feet of the Father.

Day by Day, you will get common distractions such as phone calls, texts, emails etc but what would happen if you took time out of each day and devoted that to sit at the feet of the Father.

Try it and see what happens. It's a bit like Private Tuition, what takes place is tailored to you and your walk with God.

Many of our Great Leaders and Teachers all had to sit and listen to someone above them to gain what they know now. Without going to their Teacher and receiving fresh wisdom and knowledge, they couldn't share what they know today. There's only so much that a person can know, they will always go back and learn something new. 

So....What about You?

Are you Ready to Listen? Are you Ready to Receive his Word?

'Sitting at the Father's Feet'

#RyansWorldPresents - Firebrand: Free

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do9cz1lWpoA&feature=youtu.be

Hey Folks, hope ya'll are well. It's been quite a long since we posted a #RyansWorldPresents but we are back with a bang. We want to introduce a duo who go by the name of Firebrand. Firebrand have released some fresh fire for us. The song is called Free
Watch, Be Blessed and Enjoy.

I personally love this, its a banger.

P.s. If you want to see them live, you can do so tomorrow at #PowerinPraise.
Date - Saturday 6th December
Venue - West Ham Football Club, Upton Park
Time - 5.30pm
Be There, Tell a Friend and tell them to tell a friend. Don't Miss It

#RyanTalks - Spiritual Pregnancy v Physical Pregnancy

Spiritual v Physical Pregnancy

Whenever a woman says they are pregnant, I always have a smile. The reason being is because a new addition to the world is about to arrive, I like the fact that a new life is being born. It's the same when someone says that they are 'spiritually pregnant'. That person is about to go on a journey an birth something new which could change lives.

We know what being Physically Pregnancy means but what about Spiritual Pregnancy?

Being Spiritual Pregnant and Physically Pregnant have the same hallmarks. With both, you are going to be carrying a seed which grows and grows until its fully formed and is ready to be birthed. In the first stage, the seed is planted and then your mood starts to change. Once it's confirmed that you pregnant, you would start to get ready for the birth.

You go for regular check ups, antenatal classes, scans and regular reviews with nurses etc. I believe that the pregnancy phase can be one of the most stressful periods but I believe that it will be worthwhile once you see the results.

Once you've told people that you are pregnant, depending on how supportive they might say some things to you such as 'I'm so happy for you' or 'Fantastic News'. You then could get comments such as 'Are you sure about this, have you thought it through?'

It's part of the journey, people are generally going to question you and test to see if you are ready for the new birth. In the spiritual form, it's the same way. You've told people and now the real test begins. You now need to decide on whether it's something you want to pursue and give birth to.

Afterwards, I believe that you will now start to say unusual things such as – I'm going to have the biggest brand in the world or I will have 5 different offices in different parts of the country etc. You then start to change, people that were once around you are going to feel worthless as you move in new circles. Just as expectant mum's attend pre baby classes, you might also attend classes or do things which are linked to your chosen area.

Halfway through, you will start to think about Delivery Partners. The people who are going to help you deliver and be there every step of the way. Why is there need for Delivery Partners? I believe that you will need someone at your side who will stay with you, give you encouragement and also do things for you during the Delivery stage.

As you go further down the line, the signs will be all to clear for people to see. They will start noticing that you stay away from certain environments all for the reason that you want to protect your seed.

Once you enter the final stage, you will start to act differently. You will want everything to go your way, you need everything to go to plan but when things don't go your way, you begin to get stressed which is why your Delivery Partner/s will come into play.

We now reach the final week of your pregnancy. The week of your Launch, The Week of your Labour. This is when you will really need to push and push and push, you will need to have someone hold your hand to help you with this phrase. You will always go through pain when you are about to give birth, You will always face obstacles when you are about to give birth, You will always probably have doubts or fear but this is because what you are about to deliver is going to change your life and people around you.

You have now given birth and must now register and name you newborn baby. Once you have birthed your dream, you have to register and name your company. You then need to develop and help it grown, give it life. As you introduce the world, you need to make sure that the people you have around you will also support you and help your child / vision grow.

Being Spiritually Pregnant is one of the most toughest phases ever to go through. People who you thought would be with you for a long time will not be able to go with you because they will not be able to handle where you are going. You will need people around you who will be able to support you, give you heavenly advice and help you see things clearly.

As you prepare to give birth, get ready, get yourself prepared. Don't expose your dream too early because it will not be able to survive, there will be times when it will be on life support. You have to decide if the vision is too costly to let go.

Spiritual Pregnancy and Physical Pregnancy are both the same but in different forms.  

Be Ready, You are ready to give Birth to something great. Be Prepared

#RyanTalks - The Power of Number Nine

As a Believer, I have always been interested in Numbers and what they represent. Many moons back, I was sitting in a service and I heard something about the number 9 so I decided to look for myself and see what I will discover.

The number 9 signifies divine completeness or finality. The End of an Era and the Beginning of a New one. Christ died at the 9^th hour / 3pm to end the control that the Enemy had over his people and to usher in a new era of salvation, it became open to everyone.

Nine always represents the end of something, it represents the end of that cycle

Let's take the pregnancy cycle, after 9 months a baby is born. Why is this? This is because it's the end of the pregnancy. Let us see what this signifies in the bible and how it is connected to Jesus and the Cross.

Matthew 27 v 46

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Matthew 27 v 50

 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.

It states in Matthew that Jesus died at around the ninth hour which equates to 3pm. It was the final piece in the jigsaw of God's masterplan, the end of the enemy's reign over Earth and the beginning or salvation for all of mankind.

Nine also represents the fruits of the Holy Spirit which are Faithfulness, Gentleness, Goodness, Joy, Kindness, Long suffering, Love, Peace and Self-control.

At the 9th hour of the day, a Roman Centurion named Cornelius was told, in a vision, to contact the apostle Peter. Cornelius would eventually be baptised and receive God's spirit, becoming the first recorded Gentile convert to Christianity (Acts 10). So, we see it was the end of that cycle of Gentiles not being able to convert to Christianity.

In both examples, we see that the number 9 has a significant part to play. The number 9 will always represent the end of something or the final act. When Jesus went to the cross, it was the final act of his mission.

I've always wondered certain things happen in different stages. My understanding of Number 9 is that it is a very powerful number. It could also signify a transition of power i.e. The Enemy had control of the Earth right up until the 9^th hour which is when everyone came to realization that he really was the Son of God.

In Deuteronomy, we can see that Moses was 120 when God decided that he wasn't able to lead the Children of Israel out of Egypt and into the Promise Land. Joshua then took over, who I believe was 96 at the time. This signifies that there was a transition of power, the end of the reign of Moses and the beginning of Joshua's reign

The Number Nine is a powerful number. 

#RyanTalks - Obeying God's Voice Part 7: Do You Know Me Enough to Listen to Me

Do You Know Me Enough to Listen to Me? That is one of the greatest questions ever asked, it really gets you thinking. Let's think about it..........

You meet someone and within a few days, they tell you to follow them. You hardly know them so of course you will have your doubts, whenever they tell you things you don't believe because you hardly know them and when they want you do something, you don't listen because you hardly know them. For you to trust them, believe them and follow them without any doubt you have to first get to know them.

From this you then start to become disobedient towards them and soon or later, your relationship will suffer. There will be consequences and there is a chance that you will go your separate ways. This is how God feels, when we don't listen to him or take heed on what he says. You often fail to talk to God or listen because you really don't know him.

Over the past years, many people have walked with God and saw first hand what he can do and through that they believe in him. Their Faith is taken to a new level and they put all their trust and faith in God in the knowledge that he will deliver.
There are also people who have doubted God, doubted his existence and his every word, they have also went against what he has planned for their lives. Who and what type of Person are you? The Question God wants us to answer this - Do You Know Me Enough To Listen to Me?

So, How can we get to know God. It's one of many things I have pondered on my journey through life. I believe that us getting to Know God happens every day, there is never a day that we don't learn something new and experience something new.
There a few ways that we can get to Know God.

1 - Read The Word
There is nothing like reading his word and receiving your daily strength. You will always learn something new once you read his word. As you begin to read certain passages, you will begin to find out who God is

2 - Talk to Him / Prayer
Talking to God is one of the biggest ways in which we can know God. It take us to a deeper place in him, he can now know we are passionate, he will start revealing his biggest secrets and also mysteries unknown to man.

3 - Fellowship
Having Fellowship with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ will only help us get to know God even further as they will begin to tell you about their personal experience and how God has helped them and how much he is currently doing for them.

I'm sure you can think of many other ways but from the reading the Word, there is one passage which sums it up clearly. John 14 v 6 states this "I am the Way, the truth and the Life, no one comes to the father except through me" So we see here that another essence of getting to know God is through Jesus Christ. Jesus states that no one can get to the Father except through him. So, what is he saying? I believe he is saying that we need to accept Christ as our Saviour and that way day by day, we will begin to have access to the Father. Without getting to know Jesus, we won't be able to know who God is.

Let's see this in a modern day text. You're pursuing a lady or guy but they say, for you to gain access to me you have to get to know my children. Your response depends on how much you want them. Because the children are the gateway to their parents, it is vital that you get to know them. Without that, it is impossible.

When you truly get to know God, you begin to pin all your trust and faith in him. You know for certain that he will deliver, he will be there every day of your life, you know that you can talk to him and he will respond.
God is not hiding, he is available and ready if you are willing to get to know him. Get to Know Him today and live the rest of your life.

Do You Know Me Enough to Listen to Me? What will your answer be?

#RyanTalks - Your Legacy

Early this morning, I learnt about the passing of Dr Myles Munroe. It was quite a shock to my system, I struggled to find the words to sum up about how I felt. Instead of mourning, I decided to thank God for his life. Thank God for the impact that he had on many generations, old and new. I pray that his legacy lives on for years to come.

I may not have met him or spoke with him but some of his teachings and books have inspired me and many generations and I believe it will do so for many more generations to come. 

So, as I was pondering on his life, the Father dropped something into my heart and this is what he wants to share - What will be your Legacy and how do you want people to remember you by? What impact will you have on your generation. 

Books, Songs, Ministry, Businesses etc. What will you leave behind that people will be able to identify with.

I always like to refer back to God's word when writing about certain topics but this time, I won't. I really want us to think about our legacy, what will the future generations be able to say about you? What I will say, is remember Jesus and Legacy, let that give you a starting point.

If you've been dreaming about writing a book, writing a song, starting a ministry or even starting a business, what do you have to lose. You really can't take it to the grave. What can you do with it if you are not around to anchor it? You have to leave it behind so that the people you leave behind can take on the vision and run with it?

I saw a quote once which said - “The Graveyard is a rich place, it's where people take their dreams and visions”

There's a book, a song, a ministry, a business, a new invention waiting to be created and released. That time is now. The World is waiting for the next long-lasting legacy, it is waiting for next multi-million idea which will change the hearts of men, it is waiting for a book to change the course of time.

When I think of Legacy, I think of World Dynasty. Something that people will never be able to forget. Think of Hillsborough, it created a long-lasting legacy for all the wrong reasons but the fact is, people are still able to identify it. People may want to forget what happened but the event was so tragic, up to this day people will still remember it.

Just Remember, Jesus created a legacy which is remembered by so many people today, their lives are based around this, sermons are preached, books are written, songs created, ministries birthed.

I truly believe that we will all return to meet out creator once our work on earth is finished. I truly believe that when we depart, our legacy and our dynasty's will live on for years to come. So, as you read this, I want you to think about you, your life and the legacy you want to leave behind.

I could have made it sound nice, pretty but this is the plain truth -  I really believe that there is a legacy in all of us. There is something that we can create, there is something that the world is waiting for and we are the ones to create it.

I've been thinking about my legacy, what could I leave behind. I have a brand, a song, a book, in fact so many things to release which will form part of my legacy. This brand is called Care Of Yoo. By God's Grace, I know that it will be known worldwide.

So, what about you?

What will be your Legacy and how do you want people to remember you by? What impact will you have on your generation. 

Your Time

Your Season

Your Future

Your Dream

Your Vision

Your Legacy

Start Now, Leave a Legacy