Christian sermon: Starting a family business

Memorise: “Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase”. (Job 8:7)

Read: Joshua 1:1-9

One implication of Jesus as Alpha is that you can have a new beginning in any area you failed or lost hope. Another implication of this Name is that being the Beginning, you can have the power to start anything He wants you to. Many fail or remain where they have always been, not because they do not know what to do, but because they lack the power to start.

Some have brilliant ideas that could turn around their lives; but they cannot go beyond that point. Some are afraid to leave where they are for the new place or assignment God has sent them. You need to be introduced to the Beginning. He will give you the power to start. That power is stronger than fear. It is stronger than any weaknesses or limitation.

Have you faced severe challenges in taking a new appointment, assignment or starting a new business? You are not alone. When a messenger is promoted to become the Managing Director, the fellow will face challenges. After the death of Moses, God told Joshua, Moses’ messenger , that he was now to take on the mantle of leadership for millions of Israelites.

Even though Moses had earlier prayed for him, he did not receive the news in good faith. How can a messenger suddenly become the father of a nation? What of the 70 elders and all the other leaders under Moses? Joshua was afraid. Some promotions can cause fear. In fact, some people have refused to accept certain promotions because they are afraid. Some think they cannot cope. Some think envious colleagues could kill them on that seat. But all they need is The Beginning. When you see yourself in such a situation, call on the Beginning to reveal Himself to you and see you through.

The time to turn down big openings from God has passed. The Beginning is with you. Fear not to go into that marriage partnership with that brother or sister. It is the Lord, not your flesh, friend or relative has led you. He will give you the courage and make all provisions available for you to succeed. Ask the Alpha to reveal Himself as the Beginning to you from today. Whatever you do this new year, let The Beginning guide you.