Every change of story is steered by access to the word of God.
Isaiah 60:1 – “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.”
Don’t come to Church casually; come to Church believing God for the salvation of souls, and when you do so, God rewards you openly.
When light comes, darkness disappears. Jesus came to draw all men to him.
John12:32 – “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.”
1 Corinthians 3:8 – “Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.”
Don’t assume God’s goodness in your live. Be thankful so you don’t become thank empty.
Ephesians 5:19 – “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”
Ephesians 2:20 – “And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;”
Colossians 3:16 – “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
Prophetic Instruction,
Every Thanksgiving Service, come prepared with a list of what God has done for you.
Serving God pays the most
Mark 3:34 – “And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!”
There is nothing invested in the kingdom that doesn’t return multiplied.
Without a place for God at the center of your live, your future is bleak.
Obedience is the highest currency with the highest purchasing power.
You can’t be sold out to God and the interest of His kingdom and not stand out.
Exodus 23: 25 – “And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.”
Serving God is not religion activities, it’s a big-time business.
Luke 2:49 – “And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?”
John 18:37 – “Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.”
Romans 12:11-12 – 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Serving God will make giant out of a believer.
Psalms 89:20 – “I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:”
When you engage to praying kingdom advancement prayer, God begin to reward you openly.
Serving God secures all-round rest in grand style without any trace of stress or strain.
Serving God establishes your peace.
Psalms 2:8 – “Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.”
Luke 11:21-22 – 21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:
We also serve by paying the way of members to church
Luke14:22 – “And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.”
Start from Where you are. Bringing people to Christ is part of our soul winning endeavour.
It always pays to stay connected. Caring for the needy, always moves you forward.
What to do to make your service acceptable
Serve God righteously .
Your vessel demands a daily purging from filthiness before God.
Hebrew 12:28 – “Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:”
2Timothy 2:19 – “Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”
Serve God faithfully.
Faithfulness in service will always manifest in blessings.
Faithful stewards would always enjoy blessings.
Proverb 28:20 – “A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.”
Service must be from the heart.
Are you in pursuit of the interest of God’s kingdom or in pursuit of your own desires? You know! Examine yourself.
2 chronicle 25:2 – “And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.”
Ephesians 6:6 – “Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;”
Jeremiah 17:10 – “I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”
James 1:17 – “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”
Matthew 6:33 – “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Return from Kingdom Advancement Stewardship
Serving God secures our present life in color.
A heart panting after God is what makes a perfect heart.
Salvation beautifies destiny but Serving God makes it a reality.
Job 36:11 – “If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.”
Serving God secures favor with God
Psalms 102:15 – 13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.
14 For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof.
15 So the heathen shall fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth thy glory.
it confers joy and rejoicing
Luke 10:17 – “And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.”
1peter 1:8 – “Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:”
Every true soul winner is preserved from depression.
Stop reacting to your haters, face your maker.
Philippians 2:7 – “But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:”
If you can see what God have in store for you, you will humble yourself.
It’s not enough to get on GOD side, it’s important to stay on God’s side!
Get serious with God!
Parent allow your children to develop spiritually!
God’s New Dawn Agenda Thrives on Two Covenant Platforms:
1. The altar of sacrifice.
– Sacrifice would always lead to turnaround.
– The alter of Sacrifice leads to new beginning.
Psalms 50:6 – “And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.”
Genesis 12:3 – “And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.”
2. A heart for God.
1Corinthians 2:9 – “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
– It’s not about where you are, but about where you stand with God. It is your stand with God that determines your placement in life.
– No matter where a lover of God dwells, God’s eye is on him. 2chronicles 16:9 – “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.”
– Remain in service to God and He will keep changing your level.
– Stay in love with Jesus.
Capital Returns from Kingdom Stewardship.
Divine presence
Mark 16:20 – 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Every trouble tremble when you carry God’s presence
Divine presence causes barriers to clear off your path.
Numbers 23:20 – “Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it.”
2. Favor
– Favor is unquantifiable
Psalms 105:17-22 – 17 He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:
18 Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron:
19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.
20 The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
21 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:
22 To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.
– God’s presence dissolves every enchantment and grants you favour.
Therefore, remain in service to God and He will keep making a way for you.
Prayer:
God grant me the grace to be the hearer of your word and the dower of your word, In Jesus Christ Name Amen.
God Bless You.
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