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Heyyyyyyy ! I am V OF THE MOST HIGH GOD. Welcome to the Yielded Center. Through my reflections on faith, my meditations on scripture and intimacy with Holy Spirit, l aim to inspire my readers to cultivate an authentic transformative walk with God. We yield by living a spirit led life.
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Congratulations, my sister. Congratulations, my brother. Congratulations, friend. Congratulations to you all! Youāve made it into the 10th month of the year , what a journey it has been!
We gave birth in September, so this is our first month walking as people with evidence. You laboured, you pushed, you travailed and now look at you, holding your baby, the proof of your perseverance. You might be saying, āBut I donāt see anything yet!ā Hold on. Donāt lose hope. The sky may seem still, but the cloud is gathering. And when itās full, it will pour. Just wait , the rain is coming.
Congratulations! Congratulations on your new, well-paying job! Congratulations on your new car! Oh, is that you in your beautiful home? You look stunning in that bridal gown , from Pinterest to reality! And you, Mr. Groom, that suit is perfect! Look at you holding your twins , double the blessing! Wowā¦ so youāre a millionaire now? Youāre funding kingdom business, advancing the gospel! Youāre in every nation, declaring Jesus Christ. Souls are being saved because of your obedience! Haaa again I say, Congratulations! You are walking in prophecy. You are living in the overflow. You are evidence of Godās faithfulness.
When a woman gives birth, her family, friends, colleagues even strangers on social media celebrate with her. People send gifts, money, cards, and flowers. Youāve read the Bible , remember the gifts the Wise Men brought to Jesus? Because every birth should be celebrated. Why? Because travailing is not easy. Because both the mother and the child could die in the process. Because crossing from labor to life is a miracle. So today, I pray for you: May good people surround you and celebrate you genuinely.
So what are we doing today? We are praising! I hope you have a proper play list to celebrate how far youāve come. Itās time to celebrate!!š SING, DANCE, PRAISE!
āSing, O childless woman, you who have never given birth! Break into loud and joyful song, O Jerusalem, you who have never been in labor. For the desolate woman now has more children than the woman who lives with her husband,ā says the Lord. āEnlarge your house; build an addition. Spread out your home, and spare no expense! For you will soon be bursting at the seams. Your descendants will occupy other nations and resettle the ruined cities. āFear not; you will no longer live in shame. Donāt be afraid; there is no more disgrace for you. You will no longer remember the shame of your youth and the sorrows of widowhood.ā āāIsaiahā¬ ā54ā¬:ā1ā¬-ā4ā¬ āNLTā¬ā¬
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My favourite people! God bless you. Have you ever met someone with a really funny or weird name? Then you come across someone else with a unique name. Some have biblical names and some have āZimbabweanā names. Thank God my parents didnāt try to be funny when naming me.
I once heard of a man called Promotion. I mean, yes being promoted is a good thing, but should that really be your name? In my village, there was someone named Builder. Great concept, I suppose maybe they hoped he would build the family but as a name? I donāt think so. But at the end of the day, we canāt blame the child. Why? Because itās the parents who name the child.
We often laugh at Zimbabwean names, but some American names also donāt pass the mark. Someone might name their child East, East of what, exactly? Then there are names like Blue or Pink. Sometimes it feels like a party of random words, and when you try to make literal sense of them, thereās justā¦ nothing there. Again, parents name the child. I know someone called Sikhathele , it means āwe are tired.ā And another named Senzeni, meaning āwhat have we done?ā Now imagine growing up with names like that. Itās no surprise some of these kids end up getting bullied in school. You will understand in a moment why Iām saying all this. Iām not trying to be funny at all.
When Mary became pregnant, she was given a name for the child. When Elizabeth conceived, both she and Zechariah were also given a specific name for their son. God didnāt leave it up to them even though Iām sure there were many beautiful names they might have chosen on their own. So why did God insist on naming them? Because a name is not just a label , its identity. And beyond that, it carries deep spiritual significance. Thatās why, when youāre birthing a vision, a calling, or a purpose, you need to ask God what He wants it to be called. He already has a name for it. Donāt just name it based on your feelings or circumstances ask Him. Because the name matters.
And He was given a name above every other name. That means thereās also a name suitable for your church, your ministry, your vision. You canāt just wake up and decide to name your church some funky name. My apostle always jokes saying things āSibongile Flying to Heaven Ministries.ā It sounds funny, but you will be shocked some names people claim God gave them. Be careful. Be careful not to birth a God-given vision and then name it in the flesh. I want to share something with you that happened to me a while agoā¦
In a dream, I encountered a spirit. We had such a fierce fight. At one point, I asked, āWhy are you fighting me?ā The spirit responded, āArimaka, I must destroy you.ā I was confused who is Arimaka? My name is Vanessa. But the spirit repeated it, three times: āArimakaā¦ Arimakaā¦ Arimaka.ā Then she said, āYou donāt even know who youāre called in the spirit.ā And as I started to gain victory over her in the dream, all she could say was, āArimaā¦ Arimaā¦.ā The meaning of the name is devoted one.
The moment I woke up, the first thing I did was Google the meaning of that name. And in that moment, I discovered something profound: everyone has a spiritual name. Some people are called poverty. Some are called delay. Some are called wealth. Some are called favour.
Why did Jacob need a name change? Why did God change Abram to Abraham? Sarai to Sarah? Whatās the big deal? Because names have spiritual implications. As you birth that vision ask God, āWhat is the name?ā As you write that book, ask Him, āWhat should the title be?ā As you raise your children name them wisely. Donāt go and carry demonic spirits into your home.
Every name is an identity. It will either attract things or repel them. will either open doors or close them. It matters what you name your child. It matters what you name your vision. It matters what name you carry in the spirit.
āBut immediately, he drew his hand back, and out came his brother; and she said, āLook how you have broken out of the womb!ā So, he was named Perez, the one who breaks through.ā āāGenesisā¬ ā38ā¬:ā29ā¬ āTPTā¬ā¬
I just opened this blog after two weeks away, and I couldnāt help but smile. I truly missed it, missed writing, missed reflecting, and even missed simply browsing through. We all have something weāre passionate about, something that fuels us from the inside out. For me, writing is more than just a passion, itās part of my purpose . People often ask me, āWhat inspired you to write this?ā
My answer is: God.
Every gift is meant to produce a harvest. Every talent, every skill should yield fruit should change lives, beginning with your own. Thatās what this space is about: impact, inspiration, and living a yielded life.
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I donāt know how many of you attended the Ownership Conference whether on-site or online but let me just say this: it was life-changing. One of the best conferences Iāve ever experienced in my entire life. Can we take a moment to acknowledge the impact the men of God had on us? Now, pause and imagine for a secondā¦ what if they had never discovered their purpose? What if they had ignored the call, silenced the gift, or walked away from the process?
More than 10,000 people attended that conference. Thatās more than 10,000 destinies that could have been disadvantaged if those men had not aligned with Godās will. Thatās how serious this is. Thatās how urgent purpose is. So again, I say to you: Discover purpose early. Letās talk about giving birth. The men of God spoke to us powerfully about travailing, the painful, intense, often lonely process of pushing through in prayer, in obedience, in surrender. But hereās a question. When you finally give birthā¦ then what?
So, Iāve never given birth naturally, yet. I will soonā¦ when I get married, of course, soon š But this I know for sure: the journey doesnāt end with giving birth. If anything, thatās where the real journey begins. Whatever you give birth to becomes 100% your responsibility. Normal mothers donāt give birth and then walk away. They donāt leave their newborns at the hospital and expect doctors to raise them. ( l said normal ones. Not those who throw babies in rivers or dustbins, God help them.)
When a woman gives birth, the baby is immediately placed on her chest. Why? To connect. Itās a sacred moment, an exchange of love, identity, and responsibility. Itās the same in the spirit. You must give birth to something thatās connected to your spirit. But ohā¦ how Iāve seen people walk away from their own vision . They start something they swore āGod told me to do thisā and a few months in, they dump it. Then they say, āGod told me to leave it.ā
God? Really?
Does God start things randomly, impulsively, just for fun? No, He is intentional. So if you travailed, if you pushed through to bring something into existence, why would you walk away from it the moment things get tough? Yes, you birthed a good marriage but now thereās conflict, and suddenly youāre ready to turn your back on your spouse and children?
Did you not travail for this? Hereās the problem: People give birth and forget the pain of travail. Today, I just wanted to show up and say this to you:
šš½ When you give birth, connect with your child.
šš½ Love the child.
šš½ Let it become part of your life.
Even if the baby criesā¦ heās still yours. Even if the vision strugglesā¦ itās still yours. Even if the journey gets heavyā¦ stay connected. Because in the day of adversity, when pressure hits, itās your connection that will keep you from jumping ship. I do some work at an orphanage, and let me tell you, some of those kids have parents who are alive and well, living comfortably. But they gave birth and forgot their children.
God is counting on you. He entrusted you with something. Be responsible for what youāve birthed. It does not end at just travailing and giving birth.
Hello family! šø First of all, Iād like to thank everyone who took the time to check up on me. Iām doing well now praise the Lord! š Thank you for all your love, care, and prayers.
Weāre continuing with our study on women in Scripture, and very soon Iāll be creating a study plan in PDF format which Iāll upload on my website. It will be a resource to help you study deeper into the Word and grow in knowledge and understanding. Today, weāre looking at Tabitha, also known as Dorcas. And if youāre thinking, āWhoās that?ā well, youāre just about to find out! š
āThere was a believer in Joppa named Tabitha (which in Greek is Dorcas). She was always doing kind things for others and helping the poor.ā
Acts of the Apostlesā¬ ā9ā¬:ā36ā¬ āNLTā¬ā¬
In the book of Acts, we find the story of Tabitha (Dorcas). Itās such a short story, yet so rich in meaning. The very first things we learn about her are her name and her impact. She wasnāt just Tabitha by name , she was Tabitha, known for kindness. She was Tabitha, known for helping the poor.
That makes me pause and ask: What am I known for? What are you known for? Apart from where you work or the title you hold, is there a testimony of your character? Think about it: when people talk about you, the mention of your name carries weight. They describe your attitude, your heart, and the way you made them feel.
Because letās be honest, at funerals, people lie. They say nice things to comfort the family, but often theyāre not the truth. Sometimes all they can mention is where the person was employed: āOh, James worked at Absa.ā But what kind of person was he? When they see that he wasnāt a good person they start to tell people about a James that is totally different from the one everyone knew.
With Tabitha it was different. She was remembered for her impact on the community. She was not ignorant of peopleās struggles she cared enough to step in. She used what she had to help those around her. How many situations could you have solved, but didnāt? How many people could you have helped, but instead said, āSomeone else will do it. Iām not the only person in the world!ā How many lives couldāve been lighter with you in the picture, but instead, they remained heavy? And when they cried out to God, God was like , āBut l put Vanessa in your life for that reason.ā
While weāre still on this, let me highlight something important. One-sided kindness is the reason why many kind people eventually stop. Some people only know how to take, and they never reciprocate. As we study the life of Tabitha, youāll realise that reciprocated kindness matters. All the people who consistently show up for you may eventually grow tired if youāve never even taken time to do something in return.
My mom is often a victim of this. She will go all out for people, but on the other side, thereās nothing just empty space. If you live like that, not remembering those who helped you, itās only a matter of time before you find yourself living a very lonely life. Kindness doesnāt mean people should tolerate anything. If you cannot reciprocate it, you may never experience it again.
Ask yourself: What has been done for me? How can I show the same kindness to that person? How can I show my gratitude to God for all He has done for me? Think about these things. Donāt wear people out of their kindness toward you. Instead, cultivate a principle of give and take, take and give. Thatās the heart of true community.
The very next verse tells us that this wonderful woman, Tabitha, became ill and sadly, it ended in death. Her body was washed, prepared for burial, and laid in an upper room. And you may ask, āBut why would that happen to such a kind person?ā Maybe you thought only wicked people end up in hospital. But thatās not how life works. At some point, we will all face death unless, of course, we rapture on the 24th! š All the best with that, my darling.
But listen: Tabitha, with all her goodness and generosity, still got sick. I want to pull us out of the entitlement mentality where we throw tantrums at God saying, āBut Iām a good person, why am I going through this?ā Donāt forget Jesus was the best person who ever lived, yet He also suffered.
Being good does not exempt us from the troubles of life. I know many good people who are in pain right now. Some have died. Some canāt even put food on the table. Some donāt know how theyāll make it to the end of this year. And yet, they are kind, selfless, and loving. You may say, āBut Iām a Christian!ā Yes even so, life can still get hard. And often we compare: āWhy me? Why not my aunt? Sheās not nice, yet sheās living her best life.ā But again, life doesnāt always work that way.
Our good deeds are precious, and they matter, but they donāt guarantee a trouble-free journey. Tabitha was kind, yet she still fell sick. And Iām sure people prayed, pleaded, and reminded God of all her kindness but still, she died. Sometimes, what happens to the wicked also happens to the good. But that doesnāt mean we should stop doing good.
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Have you ever woken up just not feeling well? Thatās me today. My whole body aches, and like Samson I thought, āIāll just get up and shake myself as usual.ā But it didnāt go as planned. Please keep me in your prayers, pray for me as often as you can. I need them more than you may think. I am planning something different with our Special Edition Thursdays, so let me cook.
Today, Iād like us to pause and reflect on fruitfulness. What does it really look like? How fruitful are you right now, and how fruitful do you desire to be?
Iāve realized that the very first step to true fruitfulness is abiding in Christ. He said, āThose who abide in Me shall bear much fruit.ā That made me stop and ask myself: Am I truly abiding? What fruits can I point to in my life? What impact am I having in my family, in the lives of those around me? When people look at me, do they see fruitfulness so evident that they cannot help but see Christ through me?
How fruitful have you been this week?
What did you achieve? Remember, we are called to be fruitful and to multiply. That talent, that skill, that gift in your hands, it was never meant to remain hidden. Itās meant to bring impact to your generation.
You have to occupy the space God has given you and give it your very best. No one supports a vision you yourself are not willing to defend. So let me ask you: Whatās your vision? You canāt expect people to support something you havenāt even defined. Impact is the result of fruitfulness itās what youāve done with what God entrusted to you. Unless you want to remain a champion only in your own house, you must strive to be fruitful. Do you have a business? Start advertising. Start thinking empire. Start using that gift.
Sometimes fruitfulness is not about money. Itās about who youāve blessed with what you carry. Maybe being fruitful for you looks like going into communities and teaching for free. If you can do hair, teach someone less privileged. If you do makeup, find someone in your neighborhood who is unemployed and willing to learn. It wonāt kill you to do it for free ; it will create impact, and your legacy begins right there.
Selah.
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