This Is Your Time:Recognize and Reset

Alumnus Bishop Joseph W. Walker III was invited to Southern University as apart of his “Reset Your Life Tour” on Thursday, March 31.
During his visit Walker promoted his new book and gave encouraging words to the SUBR students, faculty, staff and Baton Rouge community.
Selections were done by the SU Gospel Choir, then an introduction of Walker was done by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Dr. Brandon K. Dumas.
After taking the floor Walker said a small prayer.
“Let me thank God for the man that made this possible. Every time I call on him, he opens doors and I think that God has some open doors for him as well,” said Walker.
Before Walker began his sermon, he tells the crowd about his college days on campus as an English major. Walker says that it was told to him that he could write and continued on to write ten books including his latest book, “Reset Your Life”. He encouraged everyone to buy his new book and take heed of the information that it may be valuable to help them get through what they are going through.
“It doesn’t matter what crisis you have gone through. Sometimes the Devil will tell you that it is over and to accept it. I am telling you that God can reset your life and the rest of you can be the best of you.”
Walker read from the book of II Samuel , chapter nine which tells the story of Mephiboshelth, who was brought forth by King David. David sent forth his servant, Ziba, to give Mephiboshelth a message that he was to report to David’s kingdom. Walker explained that Ziba did as he was told without question and fetched for Mephiboshelth as promised in a place for physically challenged people, Lodebar, which he placed there after being unable to walk perfectly when he dropped at the age of five. Walker said when Ziba delivered the message, Mephibolshelth did not hesitate to meet the king, he got up and walked to the kingdom. When arrived and stood in front of the king, he was told that he was being rewarded to live in the kingdom and feast at the king’s table.
Walker says that morale of the story is that while you live your life on earth, you have to be patient for your blessing. He tells the believers of Christ, “this is your time, your blessing is on the way!”
Students in attendance said that they enjoyed the encouraging word from Walker and will do their best to live their life for Christ. Senior Speech Language Pathology, Danielle Richard of Lafayette, Louisiana says, “I enjoyed myself tonight and I interpret from his message is to keep holding on and your season is on the way.” SU Gospel Choir member Brianna Greene says, “Bishop Walker’s sermon was amazing. Bishop Walker talked about waiting on your blessing from God with your situations, your dreams, and your business you will receive double the blessings. The most remarkable part of the service is when Bishop Walker told everyone to come to the altar and we started praying together. The Holy Spirit was really moving in the ballroom.”
Supporter and fan of Walker, Dashawn Johnson says that after hearing the sermon she is now ready to reset her life.
“I constanlty read, and listen to Bishop Walker. I made sure that I was present today. Walker reminded me that I must recognize my calling, then reasses and reclaim my life,” finished Johnson.