Previously, I informed you that lustful PRAYERS instead of love-ful PRAYERS hinders DIVINE DESTINY discovery and fulfilment in Christ in this World. True! Read write-up (8) of this series for more.
For today, one of the hindrances to DIVINE DESTINY discovery and fulfilment in Christ in this World is living by FEAR instead of living by FAITH.
Living by FEAR talks of not living according to the WORD OF GOD or leading of the SPIRIT OF GOD because you do not wholeheartedly and consciously believe what the Word of God or the Spirit of God is saying is your true and pleasant REALITY to the current FACT of what you or others is truly and unpleasantly experiencing in Christ in this World.
Living by FAITH talks of living according to the WORD OF GOD or leading of the SPIRIT OF GOD because you do wholeheartedly and consciously believe what the Word of God or the Spirit of God is saying is your true and pleasant REALITY to the current FACT of what you or others is truly and unpleasantly experiencing in Christ in this World. (Romans 10:8-17; James 2:14-26).
The Bible reveals that the JUST (that is, the justified by God in Christ) shall LIVE by FAITH (what the Word of God or Spirit of God says par time par situation). Halleluyah! (Romans 1:16,17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38).
The Bible in 2 Timothy 1:6-16 says that:
Wherefore I put you in remembrance that you STIR UP the GIFTS OF GOD, which is IN you by the putting on of my hands. (2 Timothy 1:6).
For GOD has not given US (you and I as well) the SPIRIT OF FEAR; but (the SPIRIT) of POWER, and of LOVE, and of a SOUND MIND. Halleluyah! (2 Timothy 1:7).
Be not you therefore ASHAMED of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be you partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the POWER OF GOD. (2 Timothy 1:8).
Who has saved us and called us with a HOLY CALLING (into our divine destiny in Christ), not according to OUR works, but according to HIS OWN PURPOSE and GRACE, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the World began. (2 Timothy 1:9).
But is now made MANIFEST by the APPEARING of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: (2 Timothy 1:10).
Hold fast the firm of sound words, which you has HEARD of me, in FAITH and LOVE which is in Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 1:13).
That GOOD THING (the gifts and calling of his divine destiny in Christ) which was committed unto you, keep by the HOLY GHOST which dwells in us. (2 Timothy 1:14).
The above scriptural verses is Apostle Paul encouraging words to Timothy to STIR up and HOLD fast in FAITH and not in FEAR, that which he has received as his gifts and calling of God in Christ (that is, his DIVINE DESTINY in Christ) in this World. This is to you and I in Christ today. Yes!
Living in FEAR instead of FAITH as a CHILD OF GOD will sadly cost you your DIVINE DESTINY (reason of existence) discovery and fulfilment in Christ in this World. True!
Satan's hidden aim of causing you so much troubles in this World is to create FEAR in you, so that you will accept his attacks as your REALITY or FATE in Christ in this World. If you do, because you disbelief the position of the WORD OF GOD or the SPIRIT OF GOD on his (Satan's) attacks against you, you lost out big time. Yes, you will, spiritually and physically! Expect, you switch to FAITH in God promptly and stay FAITHFUL to God in Christ on the matter at hand.
Satan's primary aim of attacking you and I, who are genuine CHILDREN OF GOD in Christ in this World, is to destroy our FAITH in GOD. Remember, without FAITH, it is impossible to PLEASE God. (Hebrews 11:6).
If you and I do not PLEASE God in this World, He will not be please to REWARD us with the Knowledge, Understanding, Wisdom, Power and Provisions amongst others of our DIVINE DESTINY discovery and fulfilment in Christ in this World.
This is because, the SECRET OF GOD is only with them who FEAR (please) Him. It is only them, He show His covenant to. Remember, your DIVINE DESTINY is one of the covenant secret of God in Christ in this World. (Psalm 25:14; 1 Corinthians 2:9-14).
You must learn to RESIST Satan's lies and attacks on your spirit, soul (mind) and body in any form with the WORD OF GOD and in the might of the SPIRIT OF GOD within you steadfastly. (1 Peter 5:8-10; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; 1 Thessalonians 5:23).
When JESUS CHRIST reveals that the THIEF comes to steal, kill and to destroy. Jesus Christ is primarily talking about Satan coming to steal, kill and destroy the WORD of GOD sown in you, which is to birth the FAITH of GOD in you. This is as revealed in Jesus Chrisr's Parable of the seed sower in Matthew 13. (John 10:1-10).
Satan knows that if he gets your FAITH in GOD stolen, your FAITH in GOD killed or your FAITH in GOD destroyed, he has as well gotten your DIVINE DESTINY in Christ in this World and in Heaven stolen, killed and destroyed as well. True!
That is why the Bible instructs us to KEEP (guard) our HEARTS with all diligence, for out of it are the ISSUES of LIFE (that is, from it comes the WORD of GOD that birth FAITH in US by the Spirit of GOD within US, which in turn, reveals to US, the secrets of our divine destiny discovery and fulfilment in Christ in this World). Yes! (Proverbs 4:23-25; 1 Corinthians 2:9-14).
Do you get it?
Treasure the WORD OF GOD that you sow yourself or is being sown by others into your HEART, by either through reading, receiving, hearing or observing, in FAITH and not in FEAR against it and you will soon discover your DIVINE DESTINY (reason of existence) by the SPIRIT OF GOD within you in Christ in this World and as well, starts to fulfill it to the benefit of humanity for God's glory on earth. (Philippians 4:8,9; Romans 10:17; Matthew 5:13-16).
Remember, many of the Israelites of old entered not into their REST (divine destiny), because they MIXED not, what they heard, with FAITH, but with FEAR. FEAR has a negative cost on your DIVINE DESTINY in Christ. However, FAITH has a positive cost on it. Be wise and chose wisely! (Hebrews 4:1-12).
Don't let Satan steal, kill or destroy your FAITH for any reason with FEAR. This is because your DIVINE DESTINY in Christ in this World is at stake. Be wiser and smarter than the devil, the archenemy to your discovery and fulfilment of your DIVINE DESTINY in Christ in this World! (Matthew 10:16-39).
No matter what Satan throws at you in this World friend, stay in FAITH, not in FEAR and sooner or latter, GOD will perfect ALL that concerns you. This is because, God is faithful and will work ALL things together for your GOOD, because you LOVE Him (God) and prove it by staying FAITHFUL to Him against ALL odds. True! (1 Peter 5:8-10; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; Romans 8:28).
Always remember, living by FEAR will deny you your DIVINE DESTINY discovery and fulfilment in Christ in this World, but living by FAITH will make it possible for you. This is because, ALL things are POSSIBLE to them that believes ONLY and COMPLETELY and not those who do not believe or believe partially. (Mark 9:23).
Welcome to a week of divine possibilities in Jesus name!
God bless you.
MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger
(Author & Speaker)
Phone/Whatsapp: +234 8028278092
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