Pastor Nathaniel Sadela THE WISDOM OF GOD - MOVING FROM STRENGTH TO STRE...

THE TOUCH OF GOD

TEXT:  John 9:1 – 7

Introduction

A touch from the Lord or simply put, a touch of God, is so powerful that it leaves an indelible mark on whomsoever He touches or whosoever touches Him. A touch of God results in a miracle. So, when God touches a man, a miracle is bound to happen. Although God’s touch may either be in positive or negative direction as found in Exodus 8:19, we will however concentrate on the positive direction of God’s touch this morning.

Note: Whether it is God that touches you or you are the one that touches Him, the result is the same as long as you touch Him rightly.

Five things that happen when God touches you 

1.       When God touches a man, healing will flow through Him – Mark 7: 32 – 35

2.       When God touches a man, restoration takes place – Luke 7: 12 – 15, Joel 2: 24 – 26

3.       When God touches a man, all situations of leprosy in that life are cleansed – Mark 1: 40 – 41, Matt. 8: 1 – 3

4.       The hand of God upon  a man brings encouragement and strength – Matt. 17 : 1 – 8

5.       A touch of God can bring a dead situation to life – Matt. 9: 23 – 29, John 11: 41 – 44

Four ways you can touch God or be touched by Him

1.       You can touch God by your faith – Matt. 15:22 – 28, Matt. 9:20 -23

2.       You can touch God by His Word – Eccl. 8:4, Heb. 11:3, John 1: 1 -3

For every touch of God in a man’s life, there must be a corresponding word from God. A man cannot and would never get anything from God if it is not written in God’s word. You will need to locate where it is written if you must touch Him or be touched of Him.

3.       You can touch God by your  persistence in prayer – Mark 10: 46 – 52

4.       Finally you can touch God by continuous fellowshipping in the Holy Spirit – 1John 1: 3; 6 -7

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WISDOM – CONNECTING WITH PURPOSE

Philippians 3:12

It is through the supernatural wisdom of God that we discover the purpose of God for our lives. Remember, your purpose is not determined by you, rather, it is revealed to you.
God derives no pleasure in hiding His purpose for your life from you, rather, He is ever willing to disclose it to you (Jer. 33:3).
Remember, purpose is the reason for which someone (or something) exists (Rev. 4:11).
Without purpose, life itself is meaningless. Without purpose, you cannot truly measure the success or failure of individuals, groups, organisations, projects, endeavours, etc.
The real measure of success in life is in the fulfilment of purpose.

What then is God’s purpose for your life?

What would God have you do at this point in time of your life? Are your steps falling in line with God’s plans and agenda for your life?
Apostle Paul discovered God’s purpose for his life (as revealed to him by Jesus) and he laid aside every weight, running diligently towards the fulfilment of that purpose.
He said, ‘…but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me’ (Phil. 3:12).

At every stage of our lives, in relation to God’s purpose, we need the wisdom of God. It takes wisdom to discover God’s purpose for one’s life, connect with that purpose, stay connected all through, and to eventually fulfil that purpose.

In the midst of distractions, attractions and contradictions, wisdom keeps you focused and helps you fix your gaze on the Lord, Jesus Christ (Prov. 4:25; Heb. 12:2).
Through the eyes of spiritual insight, you see beyond the price (current suffering), you see the prize ahead of you (the glory that will be revealed in you) – Rom. 8:18; 2 Cor. 4:17-18; Phil. 3:14.

The testimonies of the Lord possess an eternal weight of glory. When our ways are integrated into His ways, we receive understanding and that provokes eternal life (Psalm 119:144).

When the incorruptible seed of the Word of God is sown in your heart (on a fertile ground of spiritual understanding), fruitfulness abounds, abundant life becomes the order of the order, healing breaks forth and the supernatural takes place.

Wisdom demands that we receive with meekness, the engrafted Word of God to control our thought life and value systems (Prov. 4:23). Frame your world therefore, by the Word of God!

As we draw this message to a conclusion, the story of the four lepers in 2 Kings 7 revealed to us the manifold wisdom of God, starting from the declaration by the man of God, Elisha and thereafter, how God chose to use lepers to bring about economic resuscitation to Samaria, and finally, how the lepers refused to die at the gate (in spite of their situation), but decided to forge ahead and eventually chose to fulfil God’s purpose for their lives. They remained committed to the course of kingdom expansion, even after they had stumbled on great unexpected wealth.

What lesson can you draw from all these? May the Lord grant us grace to apply our hearts unto wisdom.

                                             PASTOR NATHANIEL SADELA

                                                     Resident  Pastor

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THE WISDOM OF GOD - MOVING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

 

Psalm 84:5-7

The wisdom of God remains unsearchable; His ways are past finding out, they are  unknown to the world.

Oh the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How     unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past finding out! (Rom. 11:33).

God is raising kings and priests in this end time, those who will showcase His manifold wisdom and proclaim His glory to the world, that Jesus may be glorified...

The Lord God wants us to move from strength to strength, through His manifold    wisdom, so that we don't get stuck in the value system of the world... Through     wisdom, we embrace the culture of Christ and follow His footsteps closely.

Wisdom is a function of what you hear (Mark 4:24), how you hear (Luke 8:18) and your response to what you hear (Matt. 7:24)!

Many folks have dwelt for too long on 'Mount Horeb', clinging to what God has       done for them in the past, clinging to the breakthroughs of the past, holding on    dearly to old achievements, leaving in the realm of the past, thereby forsaking what lies ahead...The Word of the Lord to you this morning is '...it's time to move   on...' As we move on, our strength will be renewed!

Some of the people who experienced transition from strength to strength in their  earthly journey, through the manifold wisdom of God, were people like Joseph,  David, Apostle Paul, etc...

The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever     brighter until the full light of day (Prov. 4:18).

How can I move from strength to strength?

1. Submission to divine process (let God perfect His work in you). Enough of      struggling with God. Stop leaning on your own wisdom and understanding, it has     taken you thus far...Whatever He tells you to do, do it...Whatever process He        takes you through,  be rest assured it's for your good. You will surely come forth as gold (Job 23:10).

2. Set your heart on pilgrimage. See yourself as a stranger and pilgrim on earth    (Gen. 37:1; Heb. 11:13; 1 Peter 2:11). Let your heart be focused on Christ! Let     GOD be your permanent dwelling place (Psalm 90:1). Refuse to be caged by the     glory, honour, power and riches of this world...They will pass away!

Those whose hearts are set on pilgrimage don't get stuck by the glory of the world. Because their hearts are set above, they cling to the wisdom that comes from       above. As they pass through the valley of Baca (weeping), they experience a          turnaround, and gather a spring (pool) of heavenly blessings. God sends a rain of    restoration upon them...In spite of all these, they keep moving...from strength to strength...until they appear before the King of Glory, in Zion!

3. Cultivate a lifestyle of perfection. Follow Jesus! (Luke 6:40). Be a true disciple of Christ. Let His nature and character be formed in you...

4. Covet earnestly the presence of God. Desire His presence more than every      other thing in life. Be willing to trade away the whole world for His ever-abiding    presence. When you get accustomed to God's presence, you know when He shows   up and when He moves...(Psalm 91:1; 1:1-3; 2 Cor. 3:18).

You can secure God's presence through continuous study of the Word, fervent        prayer, praise & worship sessions, etc.

PASTOR NATHANIEL SADELA

        Resident  Pastor

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