Sunday 25 November 2018

WHEN GOD SPEAKS


Text: 2Kings 7:1-10, 16-18

Introduction
Someone once said that “the only problem is to get God to say something and He will be committed to His word for fulfillment”. God is not a man to tell a lie neither is he a son of man to repent… (Num. 23:19). When God says a thing the whole heavens and earth will rather stand still until it is fulfilled.   
Permit me to use the contents of the scriptures read this morning to draw out some important lessons which concerns us individually. I know this story is a common one in the bible and that it contents are straight forward enough to understand. However, the story ministered to me in a different light and I pray it ministers to you as well.

The lessons drawn from the reading

1.       God does not do a thing without first speaking it forth. Before God will do anything He first and foremost finds it expressed in His WORD, the BIBLE or puts it in the mouth of His Servants. Thus the word of the Lord goes ahead of Him for His Purpose and intent to be established. This is one of the fundamental principles of God that stands for ever (Psalm 119:89) Forever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.  2Kings 7:1, Gen. 18:17 and Amos 3:7.  

2.       When God speaks, His words are like seeds that can easily be ignored for lack of logic or for being too hard to reckon with. God’s word does not and will never make logical sense to those who go about with human knowledge. It sometimes takes a bit of foolishness in the world standard and faith in God’s word to make sense of God’s agenda. Therefore, those who are not submissive to divine order of things will miss out of God’s plan at the detriment of their lives on many occasions – 1Cor. 1:18 – 21. 2:14, 3:19


3.       God’s word is like water that prepares ground for it fruits. When God’s goes forth, the earth is prepared to receive it and produce great things out of it. (Isaiah 55:10 – 11)
 

4.       When God speaks, the hearts of prepared people are sensitized and moved for action. (2Kings 7:3 -4. In this case, God’s word has strategically four lepers at the outskirt of the city to set their heart right and to respond for fulfillment of God’s word. God uses the base things of this world to confirm His word 


5.       When divine utterance is made, divine opportunity looms in the air for anyone that will take advantage of it. The word of God provides conducive and enabling environment to anyone who is sensitive enough to act on it. God is no respecter of persons; anyone that dares to act on His word shall be blessed.  
 

6.       God’s word will come to pass irrespective of who believes it or not – Jer. 1:12. Whatever God has said will come to pass. His word will never fall to the ground without being fulfilled.


7.       Finally, when God speaks, solution is birthed – 2Kings 7:18. The word of God has always been and will always be about solution. The word of the Lord framed the world and it’s the only required solution to any world’s problem. What has God spoken to you? Wait for it, it will find its way to fulfillment in your life.




PASTOR FEMI ATODE


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Sunday 11 November 2018

THE INHERITANCE OF THE SAINTS



Obadiah 1:17-21

As people of God (saints), we have a God-given inheritance, reserved for us in heavenly places, which cannot be replaced by short moments of worldly gains and pleasures.

We are partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption (decay) that is in the world through lust (2 Peter 1:4; Col. 1:12-13).

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
To an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you
(1 Peter 1:3-4).

It is Gods desire to see His children locate and explore their heritage as ordered and established in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:10).

‘…But upon Mount Zion…’
Mount Zion represents the dwelling place of God; the house of God (the Church) the pillar and ground of the truth. Its a place where Gods presence is established, a place of grace heavenly portal

Out of Zion shall go forth the law (Isaiah 2:3; Micah 4:2; Psalm 110:2).
It
s the perfection of beauty (Psalm 50:2).

It
s a place of unity, where the anointing of the Holy Spirit is released (Psalm 133:1-3; Acts 2:1-4).

For there, the Lord bestows His blessing even life unto eternity!
The blessing of the Lord flows there (Psalm 134:3; 128:5-6).

May our hearts become a dwelling place for God. May we become channels through whom heavenly blessings are distributed.

Some events that will take place in Mount Zion, which will unlock the fullness of Gods eternal blessings upon His children, such that His kingdom will be fully established:

There shall be deliverance
Deliverance comes by the Word of God (Psalm 107:20).
When the law of the Spirit of life is set in motion, deliverance is triggered off (Romans 8:1-2).

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people (Prov. 14:34).
Sin brings people under yokes, burdens, bondage and affliction. But through the righteousness God, deliverance comes forth (Romans 3:21-22).


There shall be holiness

As we behold the glory of the Lord (with unveiled face), we experience spiritual transformation (2 Cor. 3:18). This is the real essence of holiness Becoming more and more like Jesus, as we behold His face (2 Cor. 4:6).

He charged us to be holy, just as He is holy
(Lev. 11:44-45; 1 Peter 1:15-17).
Holiness is not attained by our own strength, it
s attained through the help of God (1 Tim. 3:16) However, it is our responsibility to ensure that we keep our vessels pure (1 John 3:2-3).
Through the cleansing of the Word, there shall be holiness (John 15:3; 17:17).


The house of Jacob shall possess their possessions

Your eyes of understanding will become enlightened such that you begin to walk in full consciousness and manifestation of Gods blessings
Through faith and patience, you inherit the promises (Heb. 6:12).
These possessions are not limited to material blessings, they also include spiritual blessings and gifts.


The desired outcome of these events is that the people of God take their place, and shine forth, projecting the glory of Father in the midst of a darkness-ridden world, that Christ may reign as the Governor amongst the nations.

Saviours, kingdom representatives will spring forth from Zion (the house of God), to subdue (judge or govern) the mountains of Esau (which represent the kingdoms, systems and structures of the world)

And the kingdom shall be the Lords (Matt. 6:13; Rev. 11:15).


PASTOR NATHANIEL SADELA

Resident  Pastor


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