WHAT GOD HAS FOR YOU IS FOR YOU

Archbishop Michael-Angelo James once said to my husband and I after class one night at Emmanuel’s Bible College, “One day you all are going to be doing this. You’re going to be doing what I’m doing.” Archbishop James is the establisher of Emmanuel’s Bible College where my husband and I were students. As I was preparing to teach hermeneutics, which is the art and science of interpreting Scripture, I was reminded of those words. I am thankful that he shared with me what God revealed to him. I started preparing myself by getting the proper training and credentials. Several years after he spoke these words, Victorious Living Bible Institute became a reality. This is evidence that what God has for you is for you. Even if, at that moment, you can’t see it.. Thank you to my husband for being one of my biggest supporters and encouragers!! Thank you Archbishop Michael-Angelo James for continuing to encourage and inspire me to be a student of the Word. Thank you to Dr. Brenda Wright, Practical Christianity Institute of Evangelism, for the inspiration to teach and start my own school. Seeing another woman do this is what motivated me even more. Thank you to my spiritual mother, Elder Donna Hubbard, for challenging me to always dig deeper when studying the Word of God. Thank you to Dr. Tony Lewis, Christian Bible Institute and Seminary, for mentoring me since we started our school and encouraging me to stay connected. I don’t know everything. I am learning everyday. But I am thankful for people who give you the inspiration to keep moving. This is truly my passion and will not be taken away. This is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our eyes. The lesson: Whatever you are passionate about doing, JUST DO IT!! It does not matter how many do not believe in you. What matters is that YOU believe in YOU. A second lesson: Believe in God and you will be established. Believe His prophets and you will prosper. (2 Chronicles 20) Today, I am thankful and filled with joy. To God be the glory for the things He has done!! - Dr. Renae Sellers