FaithPoint Church Podcast

Join us at FaithPoint Church Tlhabane as apostle shares an important message on using our Faith to believe

At FaithPoint Church Cape Town, Pastor Jay Makopo reminded us that true love begins with God, because God is love. Anchored in 1 Corinthians 13:1–13, this message teaches that without love, nothing we do has lasting value, and that not all love reflects God’s heart unless it is rooted in Him.

Through the story of Ruth (Ruth 1:1–18), we see that circumstances reveal the condition of our love. Transformational love adapts rather than reacts, clinging to God through loss and uncertainty, and remaining faithful in every season. Like Ruth, and ultimately like Jesus, true love is proven through obedience, not just words.

“Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” – 1 John 4:16 (NIV)

In the final part of the Accelerate series, Pastor Jay Makopo unpacks the powerful truth. That is, God is not bound by time in the same way we are. This message reminds us that God dwells outside of time, and through His grace, He can redeem, restore, and accelerate seasons that feel delayed or long.

We are called to walk wisely, honour what God has given us, invest more than we take, and not despise small beginnings. Time is redeemed when we produce fruit, not just pursue outcomes.

Rooted in Matthew 20, this message shows that God’s vineyard is more fruitful than the marketplace. Redemption comes to those who stand on His Word, respond when He calls, and walk in humility. God chooses by grace, not entitlement, and comparison can blind us to His work in our own lives.

Trust God’s timing, remain faithful, and He will redeem the time

In Part 3 of the Accelerate series, at FaithPoint Johannesburg, Pastor Jay Makopo draws from Exodus 13–16, the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness, to remind us that God’s power is often revealed in the process, not just the promise. What feels like delay is often divine preparation. The challenging journey shapes our character and reveals whether Christ is truly our foundation. Jesus is not the vehicle to the promise — He is the way, and everything we build must be built through Him. When we let go of doubt, disobedience, and complaining, God positions us for acceleration. “For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:11 (ESV)

Problems:
Should not be avoided.
They must be solved.
Before they are solved, they must be faced head-on.
There is no problem without a solution.
We face problems because God trusts us to solve them.
Sometimes we can be our own problem.
You must engage mentally.
Possible Problems:
Laziness
Fear
Spirit of discouragement
Friends
Health
Marriage
Gluttony
Live in Freedom:
Having problems does not mean God is not with you.
The mistakes of the past should not keep you in bondage.
No person should keep you in the bondage of unhappiness.
Your emotions and your mind have a role to play in your freedom.
You cannot be crying for pity all the time.
Have a strong mind.
Do not let your emotions and mind cause you to be a victim.
Your Role:
Resolve to not be a failure; speak to yourself.
Talk to God.
Be in charge.
God is not the problem—the problem is our minds.
Leave distractions and engage your mind to find solutions.
Develop your mind.
Be a Champion:
Distinguish yourself.
Let God help you upgrade yourself.
God is waiting for you to make up your mind.
Utilise your brain as a weapon.
Decide to lead yourself.
2026 has many offerings; the onus is yours to choose what you will receive and what you will reject.
Be daring.
"Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood." Isaiah 54:4