Do you know the joy of the first fruit?

I can still remember the day around 2007 when I checked my Adsense account and found about 10cents in there. I was so happy. It was not the amount of money that mattered but the fact that I could make money from my website by writing articles to help people get visas just like I got mine a few years earlier. That was only the beginning!

I was excited about the possibilities of being rewarded over and over again for the work I had done on the website.

I also remember very well the joy I had and I have had over and over again when I see people come to Jesus and are transformed by Him.

I remember how joyful I was when I held Demilade in my arms on December 15 2006.

I know what it means to work hard and see the fruit of your labor.

I can only imagine the joy in heaven when another lost son comes home!

“Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”” Luke‬ ‭15:10‬ ‭ESV‬‬

That’s why I know you really want to see a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor come to the saving knowledge of Jesus. Or just anyone!

What it takes is diligent prayers, obedience to God’s words, continuous sowing of the word of God, demonstration of love and patience.

Sometimes we wonder what to do or what to say because you know that you don’t want to loose your friends. There is no need to loose your friends. You can lead people to Jesus without loosing your friends.

All you need to do is share with those who are hungry! Share with people who want to know more. I can’t share all the details here. But know that there are always people who want to know more around you.

Back to the story of my online discovery. We made over $100K from that website before google algorithm changed and the income practically disappeared. (Story for another day)

Why am I sharing this? I want to use something very simple like making money in a way that is not obvious to show that if you invest some time into loving the people around you and praying for them! You can see not just one person changed but thousands of people!

4 thoughts on “Do you know the joy of the first fruit?”

  1. Thank you Pastor Ademola Sobanjo. Simple and clear article. As I was reading, I was thinking we need an algorythme for lost souls…then realise we have even better than that 😉.
    I also like the “recipe” you gave…I stopped on 2 elements: constant prayers and patience.
    To reflect and work on. Thank you.

  2. So glad to read this. Yes, I have also been privileged to reap the rewards of first fruits in may areas of my life. I want to reap more souls for the kingdom, so help me God

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