DIVINE DIRECTION: GOD’S PEOPLE, GOD’S HERITAGE DEUTERONOMY 32:9-13

When we yield to the leading of the Holy Spirit in our daily living, it becomes easy for us to fulfil God’s purpose for our lives. Hence, divine direction paves the way for a proper understanding of God’s purpose.
The essence of divine direction is to know and to fulfil God’s desires. It gives us the assurance that we are walking in the centre of God’s will (1 Cor. 1:1; 2 Cor. 1:1).

Romans 12:1-2 says Only those who have been born into the household of God, are referred to as the people of God and His inheritance. The benefits of the kingdom of God are the exclusive rights of His people.
Unto such, it is given to understand the mysteries of the kingdom of God.

Some of the benefits enjoyed by God’s people:

1. God finds/locates His people
We were once lost and left wandering about, in the wilderness of the world, but the Lord found us. God is still in the business of finding His lost sheep (Luke 15).
How does God find His people?
God finds His sheep (people) through His Spirit and His Word. Luke 19:10
The Word of God searches our hearts, tries our thoughts and discerns the intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 139:23; Deuteronomy 8:2).
The Spirit of God searches all things (including our hearts) – 1 Corinthians 2:10; Romans 8:27.
Henceforth, the Word and the Spirit of God will locate you and place you on the path of righteousness.

2. God leads His people
God deliberately led His people through the way of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:17-18).
God deliberately determines the steps of His people, in order to establish His own purpose in their lives.
Let Him take the lead, because He alone knows the way!
The leading we receive from the Holy Spirit is the ‘token’ of our ‘sonship’ in the kingdom of God (Romans 8:14).

3. God instructs His people
The instruction of the Lord involves teaching, commandment, exhortation, chastisement and correction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16).
Psalm 94:12; Deuteronomy 2:6; 9
Receiving instructions from God is an exclusive privilege, enjoyed by the beloved of the Lord. May the Lord count us worthy to receive His instructions...

4. God keeps them as the apple of His eye
Psalm 91:1-4; Psalm 23:4
He suffered no man to do them harm.... (Psalm 105:14-15)
The Lord will keep you as the apple of His eye, and hide you under the shadow of His wings – Psalm 17:8
Sometimes, it will look as if the Lord has forsaken you, if you remain committed to His Word, you are safe.

5. God exalts (lifts) His people
Isaiah 58:14; Psalm 75:6-7
God enables His children to soar higher than the challenges of life.

6. God prospers His people
Your hands will be sufficient for you (Deuteronomy 33:7).
The earth will yield forth her increase on your behalf (Psalm 67:6)
Whatsoever you do shall prosper.
The Lord will make a way for you, out of seemingly impossible situations.

                       Pst.Nathaniel SADELA

                         RESIDENT PASTOR

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DIVINE DIRECTION: GODS WAY (Lesson text: Isa. 55: 8-11, prov. 14:12, Ps. 25:1-5)

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY GOD’S WAY

Manner, style, fashion, mode how something is done or happen

How a result is obtain or an end is achieved

A line leading to a place or point.

It therefore mean that for every step and everything you do or want to achieve you need God. God way is always different from that of man and his ways sometime look stupid to man.

Consider the story of Joshua and the Isrealites at the wall of Jericho. Joshua 6 Jehoshaphat case  2chro. 20

Look at Elisha and the widow of Zarephath. 1 kings 17.God send a man of God to  a widow to sustain him

The widow was actual the one God want to bless

Most of the time God time is not always the way man expect it. God moves in a  mysterious way.

`HOW DO WE KNOW GOD’S WAY

Knowing God's way is the same as knowing God

1.      By studying his word: his way will always conform to is word

2.      By prayer

3.      By trusting him  Prov. 3:5-7

4.      Be humble

Ask yourself this question 

What is the purpose of your life journey? Life is about God and his ways.

HOW TO FIND GOD’S WAY

1.      Through is promise Isa. 58:11

2.      Through commitment to him. Prov. 3:6a

3.      Through a thrilling consequence. Prov. 3:6b,

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON’T FOLLOW GODS WAY?

1.      You miss out of God's blessing

2.      You lose out on the victory that God has for you.

3.      Doors of opportunity will be shot.

4.      You will be disappointed, sad and depressed. 

5.      You will be in bondage and confused

6.      There will be no peace for you. 

7.      You will miss your salvation 

But when you follow Gods way

1.      Blessing will come your way

2.      Jehoshaphat follow God he has victory

3.      The widow of Zarephath didn't die but have enough

4.      The wall of Jericho fell down and destroy the city


Dcn. ANIBABA Oluwayimika

UNDERSTANDING DIVINE DIRECTION {Psalm 23:1; Psalm 37:23; Romans 8:14 }

Direction - A course along which someone or something moves. It's a piece of information through which you navigate from one position/location to another.
Direction can be referred to as advice or counsel.
It can also be referred to as the management or guidance of someone or something.

Divine direction is a process through which God leads us in the journey of life. It’s a process through which God charts the course of our lives, in order to make us conform to His ultimate will and purpose.
For us to be counted as citizens of the kingdom of heaven, we must yield to God’s leading and do His will (Matt. 7:21).

Remember, the Shepherd is fully responsible for the upkeep of the sheep alone. Is the Lord your Shepherd? Do you belong to His flock?
(My sheep hear My voice...John 10:27)

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD and He delights in His way. (KJV)
The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. (NLT) Psalm 37:23

WHY DO WE NEED GOD'S LEADING/GUIDANCE?
1. God has the perfect blue-print for our lives (Prov. 20:24; Jer. 10:23)
2. Walking in divine guidance ensures divine provision (Psalm 34:10)
3. Stepping out of God’s leading results in destruction (Prov. 14:12; 16:25)
4. Operating outside the will of God reduces all our efforts to vanity (Haggai 1:5-11)
5. Wisdom and understanding are answerable to divine direction (Psalm 119:98-100)

HOW DOES GOD LEAD HIS CHILDREN?
1. Through His Spirit (Acts 10:19-20; 11:12; 16:6; Romans 8:14)
2. Through His Word (1 Samuel 3:21; Amos 3:7; Hebrews 1:1-2)
3. Through dream, vision, trance... (Psalm 89:19; Daniel 2:19)
4. Through circumstances (Deut. 32:9-12; Psalm 66:12)

WHAT MUST I DO? / HOW CAN I BE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD?

1. Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior
2. Believe that God’s ways and thoughts are higher than yours (Isa. 55:8-9)
3. Cry out to the Counsellor! Seek His counsel through prayer. Ask for the manifestation of His will (with a sincere heart), concerning the matter on ground (Luke 22:42; 2 Cor. 12:7-9).
4. Seek the Word of God. Study to show yourself approved unto God (Psalm 119:105; 2 Tim. 2:15)
5. Seek godly counsel from the people of God (Prov. 11:14; 15:22).

One major attribute that cuts across these points is meekness. We must be meek even to qualify for the leading of the Lord (Psalm 25:9).

We need the leading of the Holy Spirit for our daily decisions. We need the Lord to order our steps in life.
Faith is not just limited to believing God to receive from Him; it's about obeying God and walking in the perfect will of God for our lives. Godly inspired faith involves total dependence on the Holy Spirit for our daily living.
The just shall live by faith...

The life that I live in the flesh, I live through the faith of the Son of God.....
I am that the Lord that teaches you to profit, that leads you in the way that you should go (Isaiah 48:17).

And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. (Isaiah 30:27)

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. (Psalm 32:8)

The secret of the LORD is with them that fear Him; and He will show them His covenant. (Psalm 25:14)

Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.
Lead me in Your truth, and teach me: for You are the God of my salvation; on You do I wait all the day. (Psalm 25:4-5).


                                 Pst.Lanre AREOLA

Giving God praise (The power of praise)

What is praise?

An expression of approval and commendation.

Offering words of homage as an act of worship.

Why should we praise him?

v  He is worthy of our praise Ps 18:3, Rev5:11-12

v  We are called to praise Him 1pet 2:5, Ps 150:6

v  It brings God’s presence Ps 22:3

v  Praise defeats our enemy Ps 8:2

v  Because we are alive Ps 150 :6

v  Because He is faithful

v  Because He is our maker

v  He is God

v  That is the only thing we can give Him (God inhibit the praise of His people)

How to praise God

v  With my voice Ps 63: 3,  Act 16:25

v  With my body Ps 63 : 4

v  With music Ps 150 3-5

v  With my life 1 cor 10 : 31

Result of praise

v  It brings God’s blessing

v  Your miracle becomes permanent

v  Your enemies kill themselves

v  Your wall of Jericho falls down

v  It quickens your request

v  It confuses your enemies

v  It gives you peace 

PST. NATHANIEL SADELA

      Resident  Pastor