Category: Gospel

[The Glory Unveiled]

The LORD appeared to Isaac and said, “Do not go down to Egypt; live in the land where I tell you to live. ( Genesis 26:2 )

Anytime God told us not to do something, it was meant for our protection, goodness and joy. The laws of the old covenant as numerous as they were, was given to protect God’s people and to usher them into the blessing. The blessing was promised Abraham and his lineage but the blessing came with conditions. Later in Deuteronomy, the prophet and leader, Moses had reiterated the need to adhere to the commands of God. He had mentioned a long list of blessings that would come upon the people but he continously stressed the need to obey. The enjoyment of the blessings promised was dependent on the obedience to the commands. So here in Genesis, Isaac was in a foreign land which was experiencing famine. He thought, everyone is leaving the country to seek greener pastures, he would also go. But the word of God came to him that he should not leave the famine. In that same land of lack God would bless him and make his name great. Now, in the verses that proceeded, he read that Isaac became so blessed and wealthy that the people feared him. But what would have happened if he had disobeyed? What would have happened if he had gone to Egypt for greener pastures? Certainly he wouldn’t have experienced the success we read about. Spiritual instructions are consequential. We must always endeavor to obey them if we would enjoy the promises they carry.

Prayer_Bead: Loving Father, thank you for the grace to know your commands and to obey them. Help me to “live” where you want me to live.

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[The Glory Unveiled]

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them–yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. ( 1 Corinthians 15:10 )

The grace of God is dimensional. It is multidimensional in nature and expression. So the grace of God towards one person is seen and expressed as kindness. In another person it is seen as teaching, yet another gives expression to it in singing. The abilities and attributes of God are dispensed to us in and by His grace. Without the grace of God, the life of God cannot be harnessed and demonstrated to the world. The grace of God is like a stabilizer or an electronic fuse. It is that which regulates the amount of divine life we can take and express. So that if anyone has the grace of God available to them, it should be evident in their lives and abilities. The grace of God has an effect and this effect is seen where the grace is. If we have the grace of God, the effects in our lives will be seen by everyone. Apostle Paul was literally “the last” apostle of the early church but when the grace of God was made available to him, he became more outstanding and hardworking than those who were before him. In his own words, he worked harder than his colleagues and the works he did were carried out by the supply of grace. Let us not take God’s grace for granted. When we come into contact with the grace of God for anything, the distinction must show for the world to see. How? We must begin to do what the grace is released for. Whether or not we had enough exposure in that field. We must let the grace of God work in us by opening up to it.

Prayer_Bead: Father in Heaven, thank you for your grace made available to me in Christ Jesus. As I open up to you, may the grace work in me, outstanding wonders to the praise of your name.

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[The Glory Unveiled]

But the following morning when they rose, there was Dagon, fallen on his face on the ground before the ark of the LORD! His head and hands had been broken off and were lying on the threshold; only his body remained. ( 1 Samuel 5:4)

The Philistines had defeated the Israelite in a battle and they ceased the ark of the LORD. They took it from Ebenezer to Ashdod where they had a temple for their god, Dagon. In Ashdod, they kept the ark of the LORD in the same temple with Dagon. The next morning, Dagon was displaced by the presence of God and it fell on its face. On the second morning, it fell on its face again but this time it lost its limbs. This account is a photographic interpretation of what happens when the power of God collides with the power of darkness. Lock up darkness and light in a room and you’d find out that only the light will remain. Anything in our lives that seem to have been captured by the devil will remain in captivity unless it encounters the power of God. Any addictions that are difficult to break are only difficult to break because the Holy presence of God has not been introduced. The presence of God banishes the presence of the devil. Anything in our lives that contradicts the word of God is free to express itself as long as the presence of God is absent in our lives. To drive darkness away, you don’t need a broom. All you need is the presence of light. When light comes, there is no negotiations or whatsoever with darkness. If there is a “Dagon” in our lives that has persistently troubled us, it is time to introduce the presence of the Holy Spirit. That experience will end abruptly to the glory of God.

Prayer_Bead: Mighty God, Spirit of the Father, thank you for your residence in my life. I pray that anything trying to share your glory in my life loses its existence. In Jesus’ name.

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Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. ( Proverbs 29:18 )

Vision is very important as it guides mission and paves the way to reach the desired destiny. Without vision, the passion and sense of dedication to a particular mission is lost. Vision gives sight and direction to the purposes of a person or groups, without which the people walk in darkness. Imagine going somewhere with your eyes closed and at night too. What are the chances of reaching that intended destination? We would agree that it is close to zero. Without a sense of direction and purpose, no journey is headed for its destination as it would have no destination. To the man or woman who is determined to accomplish a particular task, vision is that which keeps them going regardless of the obstacles that may come their way. Until one identifies their purpose and the accompanying vision that would get them there, they would not experience that happiness and satisfaction for having to live. Knowing and pursuing vision or purpose is the one thing that makes any life meaningful and desirous. Any leadership or institution without a sense of vision is leading its followers to destruction. It is like the blind leading the blind and the Bible says both of them would fall into a ditch. The law of God, like a vision, guides our conduct and ways of life. Leading us far from destructions. Let us catch the purpose for our lives and pursue its vision by asking the Father and creator of all things.

Prayer_Bead: Father of creation, thank you for my life and my life’s assignment. Guide me through your word to discover it in order to maximize my calling.

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