Recently, he has been teaching us about Paul and Timothy and the manner in which Timothy was faithful to him and the work of the Ministry to the point that he was sent to the church in Philippi, highly recommended by Paul.
Our Pastor has lofty dreams for us as young people and based on the teaching and the leading of the Lord, we ought to be great men and women, mighty in the Lord and the things of God.PHILIPPIANS 2:19-20 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort when I know your state. For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.
However, in order for us to accomplish the things that God has for us, there are certain things that we must do.
1. We have to know who we are and our purpose in God.
"When we know who we are, we become the most potent force ever existed"- Bishop Gage
- We are warriors of God
- We are the Lord's battle axes, His weapons of war
- We are conquerors and anointed to conquer
2. We have to give attendance to reading
In 1 Timothy 4:13- Paul urged Timothy to give attendance to reading. Why is reading so important? The Bible says "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." (Hosea 4:6).
By reading the Word of God we are edified and built up in Christ. We know first hand what God says about us and what he has promised us. Therefore, we are not easily swayed by every wind of doctrine. Our Pastor states that "the discipline to read is the difference between success and failure."
Hence it is critical that we know the word for ourselves so that we won't have to succumb to the wiles of the enemy.
3. We must not forget the prophecies that were pronounced over our lives
Our Pastor reminded us that when God called us, there were some prophecies that were declared over our lives. It was not that God had not spoken, but it is that we have forgotten.
Whenever we forget those things that God has spoken over us, we lose direction, focus and ultimately purpose.
4. We must not neglect the gift that is within us
Paul urged the young man Timothy not to neglect the gift that is in him that was given to him by prophecy and laying on of hands by the presbytery (1 Timothy 4:14)
Our Pastor urged us to think about the gifts that have been made barren within us because of neglect. He stated that neglect of the gift causes us to lose sight of our purpose to the extent that we no longer have any vision or sight of it which ultimately leads to barrenness and aborts our purpose.
What are the gifts that have been deposited in you that have become neglected? In what ways have you become barren?
The good thing about this gift is that it never disappears totally, it is beneath the surface and all it takes is a willingness to remove the blockages and allow it to resurface. Whatever your gift, it can still bare fruit, as long as you are alive and willing to dig deep and let God.
CHARGED TO FIGHT
The warfare that faces us is intense but we can win and we can defeat the enemy of our souls, all it takes is a desire and a willingness to fight. We won't overcome easily but if we are willing to fight we will be victorious because God is with us.
Whatever your circumstance, whatever your situation, FIGHT.
If the enemy plagues your mind, FIGHT
If he plagues your family, FIGHT
If there is sickness, FIGHT
If there is poverty, FIGHT
If there is depression, FIGHT
If you're weak, FIGHT
Fight in prayer
Fight in praise
Fight in fasting
Fight in tears
Great job
ReplyDeleteThe post is very sound and encouraging. Thanks for sharing.
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