THE POWER OF DIVINE RELATIONSHIP
Mon, 31st January, 2011
Scriptures:
Daniel 11:32- And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.
2 Peter 1:2-4 - Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Acts 6:4 - But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Mark 3:14, 15 - And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils.
Acts 5:12 - And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.
Fellowship reveals the content of an individual. It is a platform for gaining depth into the knowledge of someone. To relate with someone is to enroll or sign up to become like such a person (Proverbs 13:20).
Relationship changes your mindset; and your mindset determines your dispositions. Relationship reveals your present level to you, and shows you where to meet up or make you applaud yourself for the height gained.
To start a relationship with someone is to initiate a mental exploration with such a person. This is also called “Mental Intercourse”. It brings about fusion, which results to resemblance in appearance or disposition. Therefore, relationship changes your lifestyle.
Your disposition cannot change until your mentality changes. Nevertheless, your mentality will only change by virtue of your relationship via books or facial contacts with individuals. Relationship can never leave you the same way it met you. It is a powerful tool for transformation.
Your expression or disposition is a function of your knowledge base. If you know God better, you will act like Him better.
Therefore, knowing God intently exposes you to the mysteries of His acts. Remember, it takes humility and the fear (reverence) of God to know the secrets of God (Psalms 25:9, 14).
Divine exploit is therefore a function of divine relationship. Mark 16:16-18 can only be maximized by knowing God more.
The word ‘Know’ in Hebrew is called ‘Yawdah’, and it means the following:
1. To ascertain by seeing
2. To observe
3. To recognize
4. To be acquainted with
5. To be aware
6. To be certain
7. To be familiar with
8. To comprehend
How do we know God?
1. By experiencing Him through facing challenges and overcoming them (Philippians 3:10). Inability to overcome your challenges is a proof that you don’t know him yet.
Do you know your God? Do you understand the power of His resurrection? Have you really experienced Jehovah? The measure of your confidence in someone is a function of how much you know that person. Do you know your God personally? God is far bigger than the picture you may be having about him; but He is as big to you as how much you know Him.
God will only reveal Himself to you according to the measure of your spiritual understanding; and He does it mostly by the revelation of His word. This is why you must strive to grow in spiritual understanding. God cannot use you beyond the measure of your divine understanding.
2. By fellowshipping with Him. Fellowship reveals qualities and personalities.
3. By studying about Him.
Men who knew God
1. Daniel (Daniel 2:17-28)
2. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3:13-18)
The knowledge of God dispels the fear of man from your heart.
3. Paul the Apostle (Philippians 3:10; 2 Timothy 1:12; Acts 19:11, 12, 18-20)
When you don’t know God, what happens? Challenges will deal with you. Read Acts 19:13-16.
Note:
If you must qualify for God to reveal Himself to you, you must have a desperate hunger and thirst for the knowledge of God (Psalms 63:1-2, 8). God attends to the hungry in spirit (Matthew 5:6).
The arch enemy of the pursuit of God is complacency (being unnecessarily satisfied with your present level, having no challenge for spiritual furtherance. Growth does not just happen; it is a function of personal effort through a desperate desire.
God will meet you at the point of your need today (if you hunger for Him that much) in Jesus’ name! (Jeremiah 29:13, 14).
Daniel 11:32- And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.
2 Peter 1:2-4 - Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Acts 6:4 - But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Mark 3:14, 15 - And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils.
Acts 5:12 - And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.
Fellowship reveals the content of an individual. It is a platform for gaining depth into the knowledge of someone. To relate with someone is to enroll or sign up to become like such a person (Proverbs 13:20).
Relationship changes your mindset; and your mindset determines your dispositions. Relationship reveals your present level to you, and shows you where to meet up or make you applaud yourself for the height gained.
To start a relationship with someone is to initiate a mental exploration with such a person. This is also called “Mental Intercourse”. It brings about fusion, which results to resemblance in appearance or disposition. Therefore, relationship changes your lifestyle.
Your disposition cannot change until your mentality changes. Nevertheless, your mentality will only change by virtue of your relationship via books or facial contacts with individuals. Relationship can never leave you the same way it met you. It is a powerful tool for transformation.
Your expression or disposition is a function of your knowledge base. If you know God better, you will act like Him better.
Therefore, knowing God intently exposes you to the mysteries of His acts. Remember, it takes humility and the fear (reverence) of God to know the secrets of God (Psalms 25:9, 14).
Divine exploit is therefore a function of divine relationship. Mark 16:16-18 can only be maximized by knowing God more.
The word ‘Know’ in Hebrew is called ‘Yawdah’, and it means the following:
1. To ascertain by seeing
2. To observe
3. To recognize
4. To be acquainted with
5. To be aware
6. To be certain
7. To be familiar with
8. To comprehend
How do we know God?
1. By experiencing Him through facing challenges and overcoming them (Philippians 3:10). Inability to overcome your challenges is a proof that you don’t know him yet.
Do you know your God? Do you understand the power of His resurrection? Have you really experienced Jehovah? The measure of your confidence in someone is a function of how much you know that person. Do you know your God personally? God is far bigger than the picture you may be having about him; but He is as big to you as how much you know Him.
God will only reveal Himself to you according to the measure of your spiritual understanding; and He does it mostly by the revelation of His word. This is why you must strive to grow in spiritual understanding. God cannot use you beyond the measure of your divine understanding.
2. By fellowshipping with Him. Fellowship reveals qualities and personalities.
3. By studying about Him.
Men who knew God
1. Daniel (Daniel 2:17-28)
2. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3:13-18)
The knowledge of God dispels the fear of man from your heart.
3. Paul the Apostle (Philippians 3:10; 2 Timothy 1:12; Acts 19:11, 12, 18-20)
When you don’t know God, what happens? Challenges will deal with you. Read Acts 19:13-16.
Note:
If you must qualify for God to reveal Himself to you, you must have a desperate hunger and thirst for the knowledge of God (Psalms 63:1-2, 8). God attends to the hungry in spirit (Matthew 5:6).
The arch enemy of the pursuit of God is complacency (being unnecessarily satisfied with your present level, having no challenge for spiritual furtherance. Growth does not just happen; it is a function of personal effort through a desperate desire.
God will meet you at the point of your need today (if you hunger for Him that much) in Jesus’ name! (Jeremiah 29:13, 14).
YOU ARE TOO LOADED TO BE DESPISED IN LIFE
Tue, 31st August, 2010
The world is in need of you. God took time to make you who you are. If you were not important, God would not have spent such a quality time to work out your mathematics.
Jesus said,
"You are the salt of the earth..." (Matthew 5:13)
This means that without you, life itself will not taste better for some people. Your existence determines the fulfillment of many destinies. Many people's lives are hooked to you. If you leave this earth today, many generations may struggle for eternity to cover the wide gap you created as a result of your departure.
Know this: inferiority complex is as a result of lack of self discovery. If you don't know what you worth, people will put you where they think you should belong. Remember, your price cost Jesus his blood, to show how much important you are. No body really knows you. There is “a priceless Gold” in you, waiting to be revealed. Discover it.
Your contribution to life will make a great meaning to your generation. If you can only discover, develop and release what you carry from creation, you will leave an indelible footprint behind for your generation to always remember, when you might have gone.
The world is a field of display. If you have no part to play, you would have not been here in the first place. So, discover your part and play it well.
If a man is not fulfilled before leaving this earth, he will mean a great waste to God and to his generation.
Your daily dream for greatness is just a divine motivation; the pursuit of it is the work divinity within you. The bible says,
"For it is God who works in you to will and to act according
to his good purpose." (Philippians 2:13)
But if your dream is fulfilled, heaven will have no choice but to smile with a honorable welcome, waiting for you, when your time is up here on earth.
There are three words to always remember as you keep living:
1. Dream
2. Pursuit
3. Fulfillment.
There are also three things you must keep in mind, if you must be fulfilled:
1. Hard work
2. Courage
3. Persistence
Anyone, who ever made it to the end had these things in their subconscious. No matter what you face in life, keep moving. If you cannot fly, run; if you cannot run, walk; if you cannot walk, crawl. By all means, keep moving. Courage is not an absence of fear, but the ability to master it. If nothing seems to be working, just apply patience. Patience is the ability to discern the benefit of your present time. But don’t forget to persist in prayer.
I see God helping you in Jesus precious name.
Jesus said,
"You are the salt of the earth..." (Matthew 5:13)
This means that without you, life itself will not taste better for some people. Your existence determines the fulfillment of many destinies. Many people's lives are hooked to you. If you leave this earth today, many generations may struggle for eternity to cover the wide gap you created as a result of your departure.
Know this: inferiority complex is as a result of lack of self discovery. If you don't know what you worth, people will put you where they think you should belong. Remember, your price cost Jesus his blood, to show how much important you are. No body really knows you. There is “a priceless Gold” in you, waiting to be revealed. Discover it.
Your contribution to life will make a great meaning to your generation. If you can only discover, develop and release what you carry from creation, you will leave an indelible footprint behind for your generation to always remember, when you might have gone.
The world is a field of display. If you have no part to play, you would have not been here in the first place. So, discover your part and play it well.
If a man is not fulfilled before leaving this earth, he will mean a great waste to God and to his generation.
Your daily dream for greatness is just a divine motivation; the pursuit of it is the work divinity within you. The bible says,
"For it is God who works in you to will and to act according
to his good purpose." (Philippians 2:13)
But if your dream is fulfilled, heaven will have no choice but to smile with a honorable welcome, waiting for you, when your time is up here on earth.
There are three words to always remember as you keep living:
1. Dream
2. Pursuit
3. Fulfillment.
There are also three things you must keep in mind, if you must be fulfilled:
1. Hard work
2. Courage
3. Persistence
Anyone, who ever made it to the end had these things in their subconscious. No matter what you face in life, keep moving. If you cannot fly, run; if you cannot run, walk; if you cannot walk, crawl. By all means, keep moving. Courage is not an absence of fear, but the ability to master it. If nothing seems to be working, just apply patience. Patience is the ability to discern the benefit of your present time. But don’t forget to persist in prayer.
I see God helping you in Jesus precious name.
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