[00:00:00] And J-Baz called on the God of Israel saying,
[00:00:08] Oh that thou wouldst bless me indeed,
[00:00:10] and enlarge my coast,
[00:00:12] and that thine hand might be with me,
[00:00:14] and that thou wouldst keep me from evil,
[00:00:17] that it may not grieve me.
[00:00:19] And God granted him that which he requested,
[00:00:22] first Chronicles 4 and 10.
[00:00:25] Hey everyone, this is MJ
[00:00:27] and I want to talk about something today
[00:00:29] that may seem a little uncomfortable.
[00:00:31] However, I feel it will help you in the future.
[00:00:34] If you are a person of positive influence
[00:00:37] with a strong work ethic
[00:00:39] that can inspire and motivate others,
[00:00:43] a person that people look up to
[00:00:45] and want to emulate,
[00:00:47] those are very positive qualities
[00:00:50] so they attract good things
[00:00:52] but they also attract things that are not so good
[00:00:56] like hate and jealousy.
[00:00:58] So how do you deal with it?
[00:01:00] Well, I'm going to speak about that
[00:01:03] and more in this episode
[00:01:05] so please stay tuned.
[00:01:07] There may be a person that is living
[00:01:13] an unhealthy lifestyle
[00:01:15] by eating a lot of junk food
[00:01:17] and doesn't exercise
[00:01:19] and just doesn't get the proper rest
[00:01:21] and then one day you decide
[00:01:23] you know what, I'm going to make a change.
[00:01:26] I want to do better
[00:01:28] and so what do you do?
[00:01:30] You start eating healthy food
[00:01:32] or even going on a detox
[00:01:34] and when some people do that
[00:01:36] they start getting sick.
[00:01:38] You may think, wait a minute
[00:01:40] I'm doing the right thing
[00:01:42] so why do I feel bad?
[00:01:44] I mean people will
[00:01:46] have flu like symptoms
[00:01:48] and in their bathroom all day
[00:01:50] and even though they feel bad
[00:01:53] it's a good sign
[00:01:55] because your body is getting rid of
[00:01:57] all of that toxicity
[00:01:59] that has been building up over time.
[00:02:01] So in doing that
[00:02:03] you are extremely uncomfortable
[00:02:05] but as you continue
[00:02:07] you will begin to feel better
[00:02:09] and better.
[00:02:11] Same thing with exercise
[00:02:13] if you haven't been to the gym
[00:02:15] or worked out in a while
[00:02:17] you will be very sore
[00:02:19] and it doesn't feel good
[00:02:21] either, but it's a good sign
[00:02:23] that your body is responding
[00:02:25] to what you are doing
[00:02:27] and just like the diet
[00:02:29] as time goes on
[00:02:31] you will see positive results.
[00:02:34] Those signs indicate
[00:02:36] that you are on the right track
[00:02:38] you're not there yet
[00:02:40] but you're on your way.
[00:02:42] Sometimes when we are doing the right thing
[00:02:44] we expect nothing but the positive
[00:02:47] but nothing confirms
[00:02:49] you like hardship and adversity
[00:02:52] I know we don't like those words
[00:02:55] we don't want to deal with it
[00:02:58] but it's something that comes
[00:03:00] with success
[00:03:02] and being chosen
[00:03:04] I have to tell you this
[00:03:06] and it's not good news
[00:03:09] but you need to know
[00:03:11] I don't care how smart you are
[00:03:14] I don't care how talented you are
[00:03:17] I don't care how loving you are
[00:03:20] I don't care how good looking you are
[00:03:24] everyone is not going to like you
[00:03:28] you will have haters
[00:03:31] for some of the reasons I just mentioned
[00:03:34] or there may be others
[00:03:36] but I do know this
[00:03:38] that success draws hate
[00:03:42] and if you are successful in anything
[00:03:45] you need to be prepared
[00:03:47] for the haters that will come with it
[00:03:49] yes even in the church unfortunately
[00:03:52] you will have hate
[00:03:55] but don't despise it because
[00:03:57] it's an indicator that you are doing something right
[00:04:01] I will be very concerned
[00:04:03] if you were doing some kind of work or assignment
[00:04:06] whether it's at your job or church or anything
[00:04:09] and you have absolutely no hate
[00:04:13] you don't have any hardship
[00:04:16] any challenges
[00:04:18] anything that's coming against what you are trying to do
[00:04:21] not only is that a bad sign
[00:04:24] it's scary
[00:04:26] and you need to re-evaluate your life
[00:04:30] now hear me clearly
[00:04:34] I'm not telling you to go look for haters
[00:04:37] and start fights and whatnot
[00:04:39] I'm just saying
[00:04:41] don't be surprised when the hate shows up
[00:04:45] and most times it shows up in the people
[00:04:49] that you at least expect
[00:04:52] Genesis chapter 4 verses 1 through 8
[00:04:56] and Adam knew Eve his wife
[00:04:59] and she conceived
[00:05:01] and bear Cain
[00:05:03] and said I have gotten a man from the Lord
[00:05:06] and she again bear his brother Abel
[00:05:09] and Abel was the keeper of sheep
[00:05:11] but Cain was a teller of the ground
[00:05:14] and in the process of time it came to pass
[00:05:17] Cain brought up the fruit of the ground
[00:05:20] and offering unto the Lord
[00:05:22] and Abel he also brought up the firstlings
[00:05:25] of his flock and of the fat thereof
[00:05:28] and the Lord had respect unto Abel
[00:05:31] and his offering
[00:05:33] but unto Cain and his offering
[00:05:35] he had not respect
[00:05:37] and Cain was very rough
[00:05:39] and his continents fell
[00:05:42] and the Lord said unto Cain
[00:05:44] why are thou rough
[00:05:46] and why is thy continents fallen
[00:05:48] if thou doest well
[00:05:50] shall thou not be accepted
[00:05:52] and if thou doest not well
[00:05:54] sin lieth at the door
[00:05:56] and unto thee shall be his desire
[00:05:59] and thou shall rule over him
[00:06:02] and Cain talked with Abel his brother
[00:06:05] and it came to pass
[00:06:07] when they were in the field
[00:06:09] that Cain rose up against Abel his brother
[00:06:12] and slew him
[00:06:15] Abel was killed by his own brother
[00:06:20] his only brother
[00:06:22] because of jealousy
[00:06:25] if Cain would have only done right
[00:06:27] the Lord would have respected his offering also
[00:06:31] jealousy is tough
[00:06:34] in Solomon chapter 8
[00:06:37] it says love is strong as death
[00:06:41] jealousy is cruel as the grave
[00:06:45] but don't let threatened people stop you
[00:06:49] sometimes people attack you
[00:06:51] because of your potential
[00:06:54] they can see where you are going
[00:06:56] and they want to hinder you
[00:06:58] they don't want to feel mediocre
[00:07:01] they don't want you to outshine them
[00:07:04] sometimes people have the opportunity
[00:07:07] to do the exact same thing you are doing
[00:07:10] and they wouldn't do it
[00:07:12] or they didn't do it with integrity
[00:07:15] maybe because of disobedience
[00:07:17] or fear or something that they
[00:07:19] allow to hinder them
[00:07:21] and because you are doing what they won't do
[00:07:24] or what they didn't do
[00:07:26] now they are angry and ashamed
[00:07:29] but it's not your fault
[00:07:31] keep going
[00:07:33] God chose you for a reason
[00:07:35] he touched your heart for a reason
[00:07:38] you don't have to compete or look for validation
[00:07:41] from anyone
[00:07:42] if he chose you
[00:07:44] he will cover you
[00:07:46] he will speak clearly to you
[00:07:49] what he desires
[00:07:51] you can't help that you are chosen
[00:07:55] you were chosen before you were in your mother's womb
[00:07:58] you weren't even your own choice
[00:08:01] you are God's choice
[00:08:04] and you can't let haters make you think
[00:08:08] and act otherwise
[00:08:10] be humble
[00:08:12] and confident
[00:08:14] act like you belong there
[00:08:17] you can do that without being arrogant
[00:08:20] and in doing that
[00:08:22] you show God your appreciation for his choice
[00:08:25] but if we act incompetent
[00:08:28] it's like we are downplaying our heavenly Father
[00:08:33] who does not make mistakes
[00:08:36] you know we say that a lot when someone passes away
[00:08:39] or there is some kind of tragedy
[00:08:41] but he doesn't make mistakes with his choices either
[00:08:45] because he looks on the heart
[00:08:48] 1 Samuel 16 and 7
[00:08:51] but the Lord said unto Samuel
[00:08:53] look not on his countenance
[00:08:55] or on the height of his stature
[00:08:57] because I have refused him
[00:09:00] for the Lord seeeth not as man seeeth
[00:09:03] for man looketh on the outward appearance
[00:09:06] but the Lord looketh on the heart
[00:09:09] you are chosen
[00:09:11] so when people come against you
[00:09:14] you don't have to fight
[00:09:17] I know that's hard
[00:09:19] especially when you are being attacked
[00:09:21] when people are trying to ruin your reputation
[00:09:24] or sabotage the work you are trying to do
[00:09:27] but you have to trust the Lord
[00:09:29] and let him fight for you
[00:09:32] Romans 12 and 19
[00:09:35] and this is the NIV version
[00:09:37] do not take revenge my dear friends
[00:09:40] believe room for God's wrath
[00:09:42] for it is written
[00:09:44] it is mine to avenge
[00:09:46] I will repay says the Lord
[00:09:49] we have to remember that God sees everything
[00:09:52] that is going on
[00:09:54] every single thing
[00:09:57] what is done in the light
[00:09:59] and in the dark
[00:10:01] and the hearts of people
[00:10:04] so sometimes we get this urge to fight
[00:10:07] and I'm telling you
[00:10:09] let the Lord handle it
[00:10:12] he knows how
[00:10:14] way better than you do
[00:10:16] you may do something real stupid
[00:10:18] when you get caught up in your emotions
[00:10:21] and make things worse
[00:10:23] you don't have to fight
[00:10:25] so don't
[00:10:27] and you don't have to compete
[00:10:30] people will try to convince themselves
[00:10:33] that they are better than you
[00:10:35] so they start a competition
[00:10:37] that you didn't agree to
[00:10:39] but
[00:10:41] you don't have to participate
[00:10:43] just keep doing you
[00:10:45] and being you
[00:10:47] most times when people do things
[00:10:49] to make you look or feel bad
[00:10:51] it may look like they are winning
[00:10:53] but trust me
[00:10:55] they are only digging a ditch for themselves
[00:10:58] do you really think that the Lord
[00:11:00] will let someone tear down
[00:11:03] what he is using you to build
[00:11:06] do you think he will let someone
[00:11:09] defeat the person he is using
[00:11:12] no
[00:11:14] that's why you need to cover your work
[00:11:16] in deeds in prayer
[00:11:18] because the enemy is going to attack
[00:11:22] but
[00:11:24] he will not win
[00:11:26] Psalm 64
[00:11:28] and this is the NIV version
[00:11:30] hear me my God
[00:11:32] as I voice my complaint
[00:11:34] protect my life from the threat of the enemy
[00:11:38] hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked
[00:11:41] from the plots of evil doors
[00:11:44] they sharpen their tongues like swords
[00:11:47] and aim cruel words like deadly arrows
[00:11:50] they shoot from ambush at the innocent
[00:11:53] they shoot suddenly without fear
[00:11:56] they encourage each other in evil plans
[00:11:59] they talk about hiding their snares
[00:12:02] they say who will see it
[00:12:05] they plot injustice and say
[00:12:08] we have devised a perfect plan
[00:12:11] surely the human mind and heart are cunning
[00:12:14] but God will shoot them with his arrows
[00:12:18] they will suddenly be struck down
[00:12:21] he will turn their own tongues against them
[00:12:25] and bring them to ruin
[00:12:27] all who see them will shake their heads and scorn
[00:12:31] all people will fear
[00:12:33] they will proclaim the works of God
[00:12:36] and ponder what he has done
[00:12:38] the righteous will rejoice in the Lord
[00:12:40] and take refuge in him
[00:12:42] all the upright in heart will glory in him
[00:12:45] I know it's not easy dealing with hate and jealousy
[00:12:51] but I want to give you a couple more scriptures for encouragement
[00:12:56] Isaiah 54 and 17
[00:12:59] no weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper
[00:13:02] and every tongue that shall rise against the in judgment
[00:13:06] thou shall condemn
[00:13:08] this is the heritage of the saints of the Lord
[00:13:11] and their righteousness is of me said the Lord
[00:13:15] Romans 8 and 31
[00:13:18] what shall we then say to these things
[00:13:21] if God be for us
[00:13:24] who can be against us
[00:13:26] and Matthew 10 and 14
[00:13:29] and whosoever shall not receive you
[00:13:32] nor hear your words
[00:13:34] when ye depart out of that house or city
[00:13:37] shake off the dust of your feet
[00:13:41] being a chosen vessel
[00:13:45] you will be challenged
[00:13:47] and sometimes it's not just people but maybe things
[00:13:52] are not working out the way you thought they would
[00:13:55] maybe you thought your business would have launched by now
[00:13:58] you thought certain people had your back
[00:14:00] and you found out that it was all fake
[00:14:02] well I want to leave you with this saying
[00:14:05] that I heard a minister say
[00:14:07] and I never forgot it
[00:14:09] people who are not mature enough to understand you
[00:14:14] will try to redefine you
[00:14:18] when they can't take advantage of you
[00:14:21] they'll try to reduce you
[00:14:23] when they don't know the truth
[00:14:26] or can't handle it
[00:14:28] they'll make up a lie
[00:14:30] you have to be careful who you allow to define who you are
[00:14:34] please don't let insecure
[00:14:37] petty
[00:14:38] jealous
[00:14:39] threatened people
[00:14:40] try to define who you are
[00:14:43] because they will try to diminish the glimmer of your greatness
[00:14:47] no person of greatness had it easy
[00:14:53] did you all hear what I said
[00:14:56] no person of greatness had it easy
[00:15:00] no one in the bible or today
[00:15:04] if there is favor and greatness in your life
[00:15:08] you will have haters
[00:15:11] it's just a given
[00:15:13] it's uncomfortable
[00:15:15] we all want to be liked and loved
[00:15:17] but there is someone
[00:15:19] I don't care what you do
[00:15:21] they just won't like you
[00:15:25] there are many people who are doing beautiful positive things
[00:15:29] and they were persecuted
[00:15:31] the enemy hates God in everything that he stands for
[00:15:36] John 15 and 19
[00:15:38] if you were of the world
[00:15:41] the world will love his own
[00:15:43] but because you are not of the world
[00:15:46] but I have chosen you out of the world
[00:15:49] therefore the world hated you
[00:15:53] dealing with jealousy and hate is not easy
[00:15:57] I know it can be very challenging
[00:16:02] especially if it's family or people in the ministry
[00:16:06] but I want to encourage you
[00:16:08] don't stop because it's a good sign
[00:16:13] that you are doing something right
[00:16:17] you don't have to live in regret
[00:16:20] in which you would have continued something
[00:16:22] that you gave up on
[00:16:24] because of people's actions and opinions
[00:16:27] your focus should be to please the Father
[00:16:30] to give him all you have
[00:16:32] despite of all the criticism you receive
[00:16:36] isn't that what Jesus did
[00:16:38] being sent to the earth on divine assignment
[00:16:43] doing his father's will
[00:16:45] and be under constant scrutiny
[00:16:48] by the Pharisees
[00:16:51] being betrayed by one of his own disciples
[00:16:55] Judas
[00:16:57] and dying for the very people that crucified him
[00:17:01] but in the end
[00:17:03] his father exalted him
[00:17:07] let him be your example
[00:17:09] when you go through
[00:17:11] if the path is easy
[00:17:13] then it's not great
[00:17:16] embrace what will make you strong
[00:17:19] what will make you better
[00:17:21] what will make you wise
[00:17:23] and most of all
[00:17:26] what will put a smile on the Lord's face
[00:17:29] make him proud that he chose you
[00:17:34] I hope you enjoyed today's episode
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