Four Pillars That Settle People in the Church

 

"Lord, settle people in this Church for life — for destiny, for purpose, for eternity — in the Name of Jesus Christ!"

 

There was a moment when Jesus turned to His disciples and asked: "Will ye also go away?"  

 

But Peter responded with divine clarity:  

 

"Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have believed and known that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."  — John 6:67–69 (KJV)

 

That confession wasn’t just emotion — it was commitment born out of revelation. And that is what settles people in the house of God.

 

Four Pillars That Settle People in the Church

 

1. Personal Choice  : They choose to stay because there is no better alternative.

   

Every soul has the freedom to leave — but those who are settled choose to stay.  

 

Like Peter: "To whom shall we go?"  

 

When you realize there’s no other name, no other voice, no other hope — you stop searching and start staying.

 

2. Personal Faith in the Word  : Conviction that this is where truth is found.

 

Not just hearing the Word — but believing it.  

 

Not just knowing Scripture — but trusting that it carries eternal life.  

   

The settled soul says: "This Word changes me. This Word saves me. This Word sustains me."

 

3. Personal Experience (Testimony)  : Testimonies of God’s work in their lives.

 

You don’t stay because of programs — you stay because of power.  

 

Because you were broken — and He healed you.  

 

You were empty — and He filled you.  

 

You were blind — and now you see.  

 

Your testimony anchors you in the house of God.

 

4. Personal Relationship with Christ : It’s not about religion — it’s about relationship.  

 

You’re not settled by a pastor, a program, or a platform —  

 

You’re settled by a Person: Jesus Christ.  

 

When He calls, you answer. When He speaks, you listen. When He leads, you follow.

 

✅ Jesus is still the same.  

✅ His voice still draws.  

✅ His Word still saves.  

✅ And His presence still settles souls.

Reverend TD Kasuku