SOWING IN AND REAPING FROM A JESUS-CENTERED LIVING IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD (2)

SOWING IN AND REAPING FROM A JESUS-CENTERED LIVING IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD (2)!

Previously, I informed you that sowing in and reaping from a JESUS-centered LIFE in Christ in this World involves you loving God completely, involving only in things that pleases God, focusing on discovering and fulfilling your life purpose and expressing your faith in Christ to others in this World. Read write-up (1) of this series for more.

The Bible says that:

Be not DECEIVED. God is not MOCKED (fooled). For whatsoever a man (or a woman) SOWS, that shall he (or she) also REAP.

For he (or she) that SOWS to his (or her) FLESH (lustful desire) shall of the FLESH (lustful desire) REAP CORRUPTION (death). But he (or she) that SOWS to the SPIRIT (love of God desire) shall of the SPIRIT (love of God desire) REAP LIFE everlasting.

And let us not be WEARY (tired) in WELL (right and godly) doing. For in DUE SEASON we shall REAP, if we FAINT not... (Galatians 6:7-10; James 1:12-15).

For today, I will be informing you about SOWING in and REAPING from a JESUS-centered MARRIAGE & FAMILY as as one of your sacred and sacrificial LIVING in Christ in this World.

A FAMILY is the next level of a MARRIAGE that is fruitful, rewarded or blessed by God with a CHILD or CHILDREN in this World. (Psalm 127:3-5; Psalm 128:1-3).

The Bible reveals that:

For this CAUSE (purpose)  bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Of whom the WHOLE FAMILY in Heaven and Earth is NAMED. (Ephesians 3:14,15).

That means your MARRIAGE and FAMILY have a name before GOD. Therefore, it is not a mistake of your making or of an accident of any such, but a deliberate intention of GOD, who is expecting desired OUTCOMES from your MARRIAGE and FAMILY in Christ in this World.

One of the desired outcomes being that:

...He (God) might seek a GODLY SEED (child or children from your marriage to family institution)... (Malachi 2:15).

So, it is of God's desire that the activities (inputs) and outputs of your MARRIAGE and FAMILY pleases and profit Him in Christ in this World. Yes!

Therefore, to SOW in and REAP from a JESUS-centered MARRIAGE and FAMILY in Christ in this World, your FAMILY will have to:

FOCUS in building and growing one another in the fear of God. (Proverbs 1:7; 1 Peter 2:17).

ACCEPT and forgive one another in the love of God. (John 3:16; 1 John 3:16).

MANAGE all things in line with the Words, Ways and Wills of God daily. (Psalm 19:7-14; Psalm 119:105).

INSPIRE one another to discover and fulfil his or her divine, specific and unique life Purpose in Christ in this World. (Colossians 4:17; 2 Timothy 4:5-8)

LIVE to please God as a good example to others and not to please man as a bad example to the World. (1 Timothy 4:12; Matthew 5:13-16).

YIELD to the Holy Spirit for guidance and direction at all times and in all situations and circumstances. (John 16:13-15; Romans 8:14).

To achieve the above statements about sowing in and reaping from a JESUS-centered MARRIAGE and FAMILY:

1. Your LOVE for God must be Word of God based and Spirit of God driven.

2. Your FAITH in God must be Word of God and Spirit of God driven.

3. Your HOPE in God must be Word of God and Spirit of God driven.

Furthermore,

1. As a HUSBAND, you are called a BRIDEGROOM at your wedding ceremony because one of your sacred and sacrificial responsibility is to GROOM (nourish, cherish and nurture) your BRIDE (WIFE) to be what you desire her to be in the Lord and in Life. True!

2. As a WIFE, you are called a BRIDE at your wedding ceremony because one of your sacred and sacrificial responsibility is to humbly and submissively allow your BRIDEGROOM (HUSBAND) to GROOM (nourish, cherish and nurture) you to what he desire you to be as his BRIDE (WIFE) in the Lord and in Life. True!

This is also true with our personal WALK (relationship) with JESUS CHRIST, who is our BRIDEGROOM and we all in Him is His is BRIDE. He is our BRIDEGROOM, making us what He want us to be in Himself (God) and in Life. Halleluyah!

The Bible therefore reveals thus:

Submitting yourselves (husbands and wives) one to another in the FEAR of GOD.

WIVES, submit yourselves unto your own HUSBANDS, as unto the LORD.

For the HUSBAND is the HEAD of the WIFE, even as CHRIST is the HEAD of the CHURCH. And He is the SAVIOUR of the BODY.

Therefore as the CHURCH is subject (humbly submissive) unto CHRIST, so let the WIVES be to their own HUSBANDS in EVERY things.

HUSBANDS, love your WIVES, even as CHRIST also loved the CHURCH and gave Himself for it.

That He might SANCTIFY and CLEANSE it with the WASHING of WATER by the WORD,

That He might present it to Himself a GLORIOUS CHURCH, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing. But that it should be HOLY and without BLEMISH.

So ought MEN (husband) to love their WIVES as their BODIES. He that loves his WIFE loves himself.

For no man even yet hated his own flesh. But NOURISHES and CHERISHES it, even as the LORD the CHURCH.

For we are members of His BODY, of His FLESH and of His BONES.

For this CAUSE (purpose) shall a MAN leave his father and mother and shall be JOINED unto his WIFE and they two shall be one flesh.

This is a GREAT MYSTERY. But I speak concerning CHRIST and the CHURCH.

Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so LOVE his WIFE even as himself. And the WIFE see that she REVERENCE (humbly respect) her HUSBAND. (Ephesians 5:21-33)

Unfortunately, many BRIDES (wives) have no really good character to offer their BRIDEGROOMS (husbands) in terms of allowing them to see God in them and come alive to their godly responsibilities in the home. Therefore, Apostle Peter counsels thus:

Likewise, you WIVES, be in SUBJECTION (humbly submit) to your own HUSBANDS. That, if any (husband) obey not the Word (of God), they also may without the Word (of God) be WON by the CONVERSATION (your lifestyle in terms of thinking, speaking and living godly) of the WIVES.

While they (the husbands) BEHOLD (see) your CHASTE (godly discipline) CONVERSATION (lifestyle) coupled with FEAR.

Whose ADORNING (appearance) let it not be that OUTWARD ADORNING (appearance) of plaiting the hair and of wearing of gold or of putting on of apparel (clothes).

But let it be the HIDDEN MAN of the HEART (inner godly character), in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a MEEK and QUIET SPIRIT, which is in the SIGHT of GOD of GREAT PRICE.

For after this manner in the old time the HOLY WOMEN also, who TRUSTED in GOD, adorned themselves, being in SUBJECTION (humble submission) unto their own HUSBANDS.

Even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, CALLING him lord. Whose daughters you are, as long as you DO WELL and are not afraid with any amazement. (1 Peter 3:1-6).

If you note carefully, you will observe that godly character of a MEEK and QUIET SPIRIT is a critical criteria of becoming a wise and priceless BRIDE (wife) before GOD in Christ in this World. (Proverbs 31:10-31).

Are you one of the wise and priceless BRIDES (wives in town and in Christ in this World?

Without a MEEK and QUIET SPIRIT, you will disappoint God and humanity in your sacred and sacrificial responsibility as a WIFE (bride) to your HUSBAND (bridegroom) and as a MOTHER to your CHILD or CHILDREN as well. That should not be you! Yes, not you.

Likewise, many BRIDEGROOMS (husbands) have no really good thing to offer their BRIDES (wives) in terms of GROOMING (nourishing, cherishing and nurturing) them in line with the Words, Ways and Wills of God and in other critical areas of life. So sad! Therefore, Apostle Peter again counsels thus:

Likewise, you HUSBANDS, dwells (lives) with them (your wives) according to KNOWLEDGE, giving HONOUR unto the WIFE, as unto the WEAKER vessel and as being HEIR together of the GRACE of LIFE. That your PRAYERS be not HINDERED. (1 Peter 3:7).

If you note carefully again, you will observe that KNOWLEDGE is a critical criteria of becoming a wise and smart BRIDEGROOM (husband) before GOD in Christ in this World.

Are you one of the wise and smart BRIDEGROOMS (husbands) in town and in Christ in this World?

Without (spiritual and other necessary) KNOWLEDGE, you will disappoint God and humanity in your sacred abd sacrificial responsibility as a HUSBAND (bridegroom) to your WIFE (bride) and as a FATHER to your CHILD or CHILDREN as well. That should not be you! Yes, not you.

As I earlier stated, a MARRIAGE becomes a FAMILY with the birth of a CHILD or CHILDREN and a FAMILY is not really and truly successful in the sight and side of GOD until it is able to:

TRAIN UP a Child (from Childhood to Adulthood) in the WAY (of the Lord and Life) he (or she) should go and when he (or she) is old, he (or she) will not DEPART from it. (Proverbs 22:6).

This is because as I have earlier stated, GOD passionately seeks GODLY SEED (child or children from a marriage to family institution), He can use to carry out His PLAN and PURPOSES in Christ in this World. Yes, He does!
(Malachi 2:15; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; 2 Timothy 1:5-10).

Therefore,

1. As a FATHER, God expects you to guide your CHILD or CHILDREN above all other needs, in His Words, Ways and Wills in Christ, as a winning edge ADVANTAGE over their peers in this World. True!

2. As a MOTHER, God expects you to guide your CHILD or CHILDREN above all other needs, in His Words, Ways and Wills in Christ, as a winning edge ADVANTAGE over their peers in this World. True!
(Deuteronomy 6; Deuteronomy 4:1-10).

Because of the above, the Bible counsel thus:

CHILDREN, obey your PARENTS in the LORD. For this is RIGHT (to do).

HONOUR your FATHER and MOTHER. (Which is the FIRST commandment with PROMISE).

That it may be WELL with you and you may LIVE LONG
(Ephesians 6:1-4).

Is your CHILD or CHILDREN enjoying divine PROMISES and will live LONG LIVES because you are schooling or have schooled them in the Words, Ways and Wills of the Lord within your home or you have left this SACRED and SACRIFICIAL responsibility of yours to Children's teachers in the Church or public school. Remember, GOD will not require accountability from them for your CHILD or CHILDREN well-being in Christ in this World, but from you someday. Yes, from you and you, who He gave them to!

However, if you do right as I stated above so far, the Bible reveals thus for you and your CHILDREN:

You have loved RIGHTEOUSNESS and hated INIQUITY. Therefore GOD, even your GOD, has anointed thee with the OIL of GLADNESS above your FELLOWS (peers, competitors, enemies, etc). (Hebrews 1:9).

With the OIL of GLADNESS from GOD in Christ on you and members of your FAMILY in Christ in this World, nothing shall be IMPOSSIBLE for you and any members of your FAMILY in Christ in this World. Nothing and nothing! True! (Isaiah 61).

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger
(Author & Speaker)
Phone/Whatsapp: 802 827 8092

SOWING IN AND REAPING FROM A JESUS-CENTERED LIVING IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD (1)!

SOWING IN AND REAPING FROM A JESUS-CENTERED LIVING IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD (1)!

Sometimes I imagine if many genuine CHILDREN of GOD in Christ in this World thinks that GOD is a fool or can be fooled like we humans.

The Bible reveals that:

1. Be not DECEIVED. God is not MOCKED (fooled). For whatsoever a man (or a woman) SOWS, that shall he (or she) also REAP.

For he (or she) that SOWS to his (or her) FLESH (lustful desire) shall of the FLESH (lustful desire) REAP CORRUPTION (death). But he (or she) that SOWS to the SPIRIT (love of God desire) shall of the SPIRIT (love of God desire) REAP LIFE everlasting.

And let us not be WEARY (tired) in WELL (right and godly) doing. For in DUE SEASON we shall REAP, if we FAINT not... (Galatians 6:7-10; James 1:12-15).

2. ...the FOOLISHNESS of GOD is WISER than men. And the WEAKNESS of GOD is STRONGER than men. (1 Corinthians 1:25).

3. For My THOUGHTS are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My WAYS, says the Lord.

For as the Heavens are HIGHER than the Earth, so are My WAYS higher than your ways and My THOUGHTS than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55: 8,9).

Therefore, the Bible counsels you and I thus:

1. Let no man (or woman) DECEIVE (fool) himself (or herself). If any man (or woman) among you seems to be WISE in this World, let him (or her) become a FOOL, that he (or she) may WISE.

For the WISDOM of the World is FOOLISHNESS with GOD. For it is written, He (God) takes the WISE in their own craftiness.

And again, the LORD knows the THOUGHTS of the WISE, that they are VAIN (foolishness).

Therefore, let no man (or woman) GLORY (boast) in men (people). For ALL things are yours. (1 Corinthians 3:18-21).

2. ...Be you DOERS of the WORD (of God) and not HEARERS only, DECEIVING (fooling) your own selves (not God).

For if any be a HEARER of the WORD (of God) and not a DOER, he (or she) is like unto a man (or woman) beholding (looking) his (or her) natural face in glass (mirror).

For he (or she) beholds (looks) himself (or herself) and goes his (or her) way and straightway forgets what manner (kind) of man (or woman) he (or she) was.

But whoso LOOKS into the PERFECT law of LIBERTY (freedom) and continues therein, he (or she) being not a forgetful HEARER, but a DOER of the WORK, this man (or woman) shall be BLESSED in his (or her) DEED (work or doing). Halelluyah! (James 1:22-25).

So, if you and I do not SOW into our lives and affairs in this World according to the WORDS, WAYS and WILLS of God in Christ, we shouldn't be expecting to REAP from His (God's) BENEVOLENCE (good gesture) in Christ in this World. Yes, we shouldn't! (1 John 5:14,15).

We have to think, speak and LIVE the way JESUS CHRIST and His early Disciples lived in Christ in this World first, before we should be expecting their kind of miracles, signs and wonders they got from God in Christ in this World. Yes, we have to get their type of SACRED (consecrated) life and SACRIFICIAL (selfless) living mindset, to get their types of results they got from God in Christ in this World. This is because they (the early disciples of Jesus Christ) truly desired to PLEASE God in Christ in ALL things in this World. True! (Acts 1-5).

In the next couple of days, I will love you to faithfully and prayerfully follow me as the Holy Spirit unravel through me on sowing in and reaping from a JESUS-centered LIVING in Christ in this World. Will you?

However, For today, I will be informing you about SOWING in and REAPING from a JESUS-centered LIFE as as one of your sacred and sacrificial LIVING in Christ in this World.

The Bible says that:

Wherefore SEEING we (you and I) also are COMPASSED (surrendered) about with so GREAT a CLOUD (crowd) of witnesses, let us lay aside every WEIGHT (of habits and idols) and the SIN which does so easily beset (entice) us and let us RUN with patience the RACE that is SET before us,

LOOKING unto JESUS the Author and Finisher of our faith. Who for the JOY (reward) that was set before Him endured the CROSS (suffering meant for Him to obtain the reward), despising the shame and is set down at the Right Hand of the Throne of God.
(Hebrews 12:1,2; James 1:12-16; 1 John 4:17).

How are you to RUN the RACE set before you by GOD in Christ in this World? How?

The Bible reveals thus:

...You PRESENT (humbly submit) your bodies as a LIVING SACRIFICE, HOLY, acceptable unto GOD, which is your reasonable SERVICE (to God).

And be not CONFORMED (patterned) to this WORLD. But be TRANSFORMED (changed) by the RENEWING (changing) of your MIND (with the Word of God by the help of the Spirit of God within you), that you may PROVE (know convincingly) what is that good, acceptable and PERFECT WILL of GOD (for you in Christ oar time aand situation in this World). Halleluyah! (Romans 12:1,2).

The Bible reveals further that:

... As HE (Jesus Christ) is, so are WE (in Him) in this World. (1 John 4:17).

Therefore, to SOW in and REAP from a JESUS-centered LIFE in Christ in this World as Jesus Christ did when He was in this World physically, you will have to:

LOVE GOD completely, because you have being made complete in Him (Christ). (Mark 12:28-31; Colossians 2:8-10).

INVOLVE in only things that PLEASES GOD in Christ against all odds in this World. (1 John 2:15-17; 2 Timothy 2:1-7).

FOCUS on discovering and fulfilling your divine, specific and unique CAUSE (purpose) and COURSE (path) in Christ in this World. (John 4:34; Philippians 3:13,14; 2 Timothy 4:5-8; John 17:1-5).

EXPRESS your belief and faith in Christ to anyone who cares to hear or know about your Christ in this World. (Romans 1:15-18; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21).

To achieve the above statements about sowing and reaping from a JESUS-centered LIFE:

1. Your DECISIONS must be JESUS-centered based in this World. That is, both the Word of God and Spirit of God driven. (Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Romans 8:14; Colossians 3:16).

2. Your CHOICES must be JESUS-centered based in this World. That is, both the Word of God and Spirit of God driven. (Joshua 24:15; Romans 8:14; Colossians 3:16).

If you do, the Bible reveals thus:

BLESSED is the man (or woman) that WALKS not in the COUNSEL (advice) of the UNGODLY, nor STANDS in the WAY of SINNERS, nor SITS in the SEAT of the SCORNFUL.

But his (or her) DELIGHT (love) is in the LAW (Words, Ways and Wills) of the LORD. And in His LAW (Words, Ways and Wills) does he (or she) MEDITATE day and night (to take godly decisions and makes godly choices).

And he (or she) shall be like a tree planted by rivers of water, that brings forth his (or her) FRUIT (reaping) in his (or her) SEASON. His (or her) leaf also shall not wither and WHATSOEVER he (or she) does shall PROSPER. Halleluyah!
(Psalm 1:1-3; Isaiah 1:19,20; Philippians 4:8,9).

Taking godly DECISIONS and making godly CHOICES become natural and normal for you, if you have already programmed or patterned by the help of the Spirit of God within you:

1. Your mind to THINK in terms of the Words, Ways and Wills of God in Christ in this World par time. (Philippians 4:8,9).

2. Your mouth to SPEAK in terms of the Words, Ways and Wills of God in Christ in this World. (Matthew 12:34-37).

3. Your life to LIVE in terms of the Words, Ways and Wills of God in Christ in this World. (Psalm 19:7-14).

LIFE-DECISIONS are yours to take. Take them wisely and smartly each day in Christ in this World with the help of the Spirit of God within you.

LIFE-CHOICES are yours to make. Make them wisely and smartly each day in Christ in this World with the help of the Spirit of God within you.

And you will be reaping the good FRUITS of your sacrificial, but wise and smart DECISIONS and CHOICES in Christ, because God rewards faithfulness because He is a faithful God and Rewarder. (Galatians 6:7-10; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; Hebrews 11:6).

Welcome to a glorious week in Jesus name.

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger
(Author & Speaker)
Phone/Whatsapp: +234 802 827 8092

ARE YOU AMONG THEM?

ARE YOU AMONG THEM?

If you among them that goes to CHURCH every week and still IGNORE your SINS, then it is time for you to humbly REPENT from your SINS before it is too late for you on earth and to sincerely SEEK the face of GOD for healing of your spirit, soul and body.

For CHURCH is not about SOCIALISING and hearing of MOTIVATIONAL speeches every week, but is about JESUS CHRIST and the ETERNAL LIFE (of the Holy Spirit) He brought into YOU to:

1. DISCONNECT you from SATAN (sin) and to

2. CONNECT you back to GOD (righteousness) in order to

3. RECONNECT you to spiritual blessings (peace, joy, health, purpose, protection, power, etc) in the heavenly places, while having in mind to get you back to heaven someday.
(1 Corinthians 2; 1 Thessalonians 5:23,24; Ephesians 1:3,4).

Think about it!

Do have a mind and life transforming Sunday worship.

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger
(Author & Speaker)
Phone/Whatsapp: +234 802 827 8092

LIVING AND WINNING BY A COVENANT MINDSET IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD (9)!

LIVING AND WINNING BY A COVENANT MINDSET IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD (9)!

Previously, I informed you that the PARTNERSHIP of the divine COVENANT agreement or relationship, you and I are in with GOD in Christ in this World involves you producing three (3) types of FRUITS in Christ in this World. These are 1. SPIRIT fruit 2. WORK fruit 3. LIVE fruit. Read write-up (8) of this series for more.

For today, I will be informing you of the PLACES of divine COVENANT to enlighten and encourage you to think, speak and LIVE a COVENANT mindset to VICTORY and to SUCCESS in Christ in this World.

The Bible reveals that:

The EARTH (land and water) is the LORD'S and the fullness thereof. The WORLD (portion of the earth on which people dwells) and they that dwell therein.

For He has founded it upon seas and established it upon the seas and established it upon the floods.

WHO shall ascend into the HILL of the LORD? Or WHO shall stand in His HOLY PLACE.

He that has CLEAN HANDS and a PURE HEART. WHO has not LIFT up his SOUL unto vanity (things of this World), nor SWORN deceitfully.

He shall RECEIVE the BLESSING from the LORD and RIGHTEOUSNESS from the GOD of His salvation.

This is the GENERATION of them that SEEK Him, that seek your FACE, O Jacob.
(Psalm 24:1-6).

Though GOD is OMNIPRESENCE and the EARTH is the LORD'S, He does not dwells in ALL PLACES of the Earth. The reason being that, not ALL PLACES of the Earth is HOLY enough for Him to dwell in. True!

GOD only dwells by is HOLY SPIRIT in:

1. Holy PERSONS of the Earth.

2. Holy PLACES of the Earth.

Therefore, the PLACES of the divine COVENANT in Christ in this World is in:

1. Those PERSONS who have genuinely made a COVENANT with GOD by the SACRIFICE of Jesus Christ in this World and His HOLY SPIRIT has come into them to dwell (live) and walk through them on Earth. Halleluyah!

Therefore, the Bible refers to you and I in Christ in this World as the: 1. Temple of God 2. Tabernacle of God. 3. House of GOD, hence warning you and I thus:

Know you not that YOU are the TEMPLE of GOD and the (Holy) SPIRIT of GOD dwells in YOU.

If any man (or woman) DEFILE the TEMPLE of GOD, him (or her) shall GOD destroy. For the TEMPLE of GOD is HOLY, which temple you are. (1 Corinthians 3:16,17; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 1 Peter 2:5).

Again, the Bible counsels you and I thus:

...As He who has called you is HOLY, so be you HOLY in ALL manner of CONVERSATION (which talks about you thinking holy, speaking holy and living holy in Christ in this World).

Because it is written, be you HOLY. For I am HOLY.

And if you call on the Father, who without RESPECT of PERSONS judges according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear.
(1 Peter 1:15-17).

2. Those PLACES where those (either as individuals or as a people) who have genuinely made a COVENANT with GOD by the SACRIFICE of Jesus Christ in this World are par time on the Earth. That is, where the HOLY SPIRIT of God they are carrying in them is par time on the Earth. Halleluyah!

This is because, the state (condition) and status (position) of PEOPLE with GOD determines the state (condition) and status (position) of the PLACES they are or dwell par time. (2 Chronicles 7:14; Isaiah 1:19,20; Joshua 1:1-8; Genesis 3).

The Bible refers to those PLACES where those (either as individuals or people) who have genuinely made a COVENANT with GOD by the SACRIFICE of Jesus Christ in this World are par time, as the PLACES of God's DOMINION (in Christ) on the Earth. That is, where the HOLY SPIRIT of God they are carrying in them is par time on the Earth.

The Bible reveals thus:

...the MERCY of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that FEAR Him and His RIGHTEOUSNESS unto children's children.

To such as KEEP His COVENANT and to those that REMEMBER His COMMANDMENTS to do them.

The LORD has prepared His THRONE in the HEAVEN and His KINGDOM rules over ALL.

Bless the LORD, you His angels, that excel in strength, that do His commandments, harkening unto the Voice of His Word.

Bless the LORD, ALL His WORKS in ALL PLACES of His DOMINION. Bless the LORD, O my soul. (Psalm 103:17-22).

To better understand the last verse of the above scriptural passage, lets read this:

For WE (you and I) are His WORKMANSHIP, created in Christ Jesus unto good WORKS, which GOD has before that WE (you and I) should WALK in them. (Ephesians 2:10).

You are the WORK product of the WORKMANSHIP of GOD, created in Christ Jesus (to carry the Holy Spirit of divine DOMINION within you) to WALK in your good WORK ordained for you by GOD in Christ in this World.

Do you get it?

But then, WHY Dominion?

DOMINION, because since our humanity parents (Adam and Eve) gave our DOMINION right (over the Earth) to Satan, humanity has being DOMINATED by Satan and his Satanic agents (demons and demonized humans).

Satan's DOMINION on the Earth over humanity came to its peak, when John the Baptist showed up to introduce the ministry of JESUS CHRIST, who is to create an opportunity for humanity to once again have DOMINION (authority) over Satan on the Earth by the introduction and access of the HOLY SPIRIT of divine DOMINION into those will receive Him (Jesus Christ) by believing in His NAME.

Therefore, Jesus Christ reveals thus:

...from the days of John the Baptist until NOW the KINGDOM of HEAVEN (which talks of the spiritual Presence and Power of the HOLY SPIRIT of divine DOMINION) suffers VIOLENCE (by Satan's unholy aggression) and the VIOLENT (those anointed with or carrying the HOLY SPIRIT of divine DOMINION) take it by FORCE.

For ALL prophets and the law prophesied until John. (Matthew 11:12, 13; Revelation 12:7-12; 1 Peter 5:8-10).

Therefore, to them who have (or will) genuinely RECEIVE Him by BELIEVING in His name, JESUS, He gave (or gives) them POWER (by inhabiting them with the HOLY SPIRIT of divine DOMINION) to become the SONS (or daughters) on earth again, who can now exercise and execute divine DOMINION over Satan and His works and enthrone divine order and purposes on earth. Halleluyah! (John 1:12).

Do you get it?

The Bible reveals that:

He that commits SIN is of the Devil. For the Devil sins from the beginning. For this PURPOSE the SON of GOD ( Jesus Christ) was MANIFESTED, that He might DESTROY the WORKS of the Devil. (1 John 3:8).

JESUS CHRIST has done His own and He had empowered you and I (with His HOLY SPIRIT of divine DOMINION in us) to take over from where He stopped to MANIFEST purposefully and powerfully on Earth as both PRIESTS and KINGS, to DESTROY (exercise and execute divine order and authority) the WORKS of the Devil (which some of them are sicknesses, poverty, failure, fear, sins, lies, etc) on the Earth. (John 14:12-21).

The Bible reveals that:

....As HE (Jesus Christ) is, so are WE (you and I) in this World. (1 John 4:17; Romans 8:1-19).

Therefore, from henceforth think, speak and LIVE by this COVENANT mindset that you are the HOLY PLACE of GOD in Christ in this World:

1. RE-DESIGNED by GOD in Christ to carry within YOU, the HOLY SPIRIT of divine DOMINION to exercise and execute divine DOMINION (authority) in Christ over the Devil and his works on the Earth (especially where you are par time in this World). True! Halleluyah! (Ephesians 2:5-10; Acts 1:8).

2. RE-CREATED by GOD in Christ to carry within YOU, the HOLY SPIRIT of divine DOMINION to exercise and execute divine DOMINION (authority) in Christ over the Devil and his works on the Earth (especially where you are par time in this World). True! Halleluyah! (Ephesians 2:5-10; Acts 1:8).

3. SAVED by GOD in Christ to carry within YOU, the HOLY SPIRIT of divine DOMINION to exercise and execute divine DOMINION (authority) in Christ over the Devil and his works on the Earth (especially where you are par time in this World). True! Halleluyah! (Ephesians 2:5-10; Acts 1:8).

4. SENT by GOD in Christ to carry within YOU, the HOLY SPIRIT of divine DOMINION to exercise and execute divine DOMINION (authority) in Christ over the Devil and his works on the Earth (especially where you are par time in this World). True! Halleluyah! (Ephesians 2:5-10; Acts 1:8).

Do you get it?

That is WHO, you truly are in Christ in this World. You are:

1. A holy PLACE and a holy PRIEST of GOD in Christ to REIGN on Earth because you are carrying within YOU the HOLY SPIRIT of divine DOMINION Therefore, you have free and spiritual access from this physical World (on Earth) to the throne of God in the spiritual World (in Heaven) for His divine PRESENCE, POWER and PROVISIONS in Christ. Halleluyah! (Romans 5:1,3; Hebrews 4:14-16; Ephesians 3:11,12).

2. A holy PLACE and a holy KING of GOD in Christ to REIGN on EARTH carrying within YOU the HOLY SPIRIT of divine DOMINION, to exercise and execute divine DOMINION (authority) in Christ over the Devil and his works on the Earth (especially where you are par time in this World). True! Halleluyah! (Revelation 5:9,10; 1 Peter 2:9,10).

By our divine COVENANT with GOD in Christ, this GIVES you and I back again, our original and ordained holy RIGHT of DOMINION over the Earth. Halleluyah!

By our divine COVENANT with GOD in Christ, this TAKES you and I back again, to our original and ordained holy POSITION of DOMINION over the Earth. Halleluyah!

The Bible reveals that in the beginning:

...GOD said, let us make MAN (you and I inclusive) in our IMAGE, after our LIKENESS. And let THEM (you and I inclusive) have DOMINION (authority) over the fish of the SEA, over the fowl of the AIR, over the cattle (of the LAND), over ALL the EARTH and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the EARTH.

So GOD created MAN (you and I inclusive) in His own IMAGE, in the image of GOD created He Him. MALE and FEMALE created them.

And GOD blessed them (you and I inclusive) and GOD said unto them (you and I inclusive), be FRUITFUL, MULTIPLY, REPLENISH the earth and SUBDUE (dominate) it. And have DOMINION over the fish of the SEA, over the fowl of the AIR and over every living thing that moves upon the EARTH. (Genesis 1:26-28).

Do you get it?

Now, always remember that:

1. Consciously and consistently be under the shadow of the Almighty or remain a holy PLACE of the LORD by THINKING holy THOUGHTS (based on the Word of God) is the secret to staying (dwelling) in this privilege and holy POSITION (priesthood and kingship) of DOMINION (authority) in Christ on the Earth.

2. Consciously and consistently be under the shadow of the Almighty or to remain a holy PLACE of the LORD by SPEAKING holy WORDS (based on the Word of God) is the secret to staying (dwelling) in this privilege and holy POSITION (priesthood and kingship) of DOMINION (authority) in Christ on the Earth.

3. Consciously and consistently be under the shadow of the Almighty or to remain a holy PLACE of the LORD by LIVING holy LIFESTYLE (based on the Word of God) is the secret to staying (dwelling) in this privilege and holy POSITION (priesthood and kingship) of DOMINION (authority) in Christ on the Earth.
(Philippians 4:8,9; Matthew 12:35-37; Psalm 24:1-6; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18).

This is because the Bible reveals that:

He the DWELLS in SECRET PLACE of the Most High shall ABIDE under the SHADOW of the Almighty (in Christ in this World)... (Psalm 91).

Also, consciously and consistently doing these three (3) SECRET and SACRED acts taught about by JESUS CHRIST will put and keep you under the shadow of the Almighty all times in CHRIST in this World:

1. PRAY in secret.

2. FAST in secret.

3. GIVE ALMS in secret.
(Matthew 6; Luke 18; Matthew 25:31-46).

Now, I humbly, but boldly leave you with this:

That, it is with what the Holy Spirit have said above through me, shall we, the peculiar and powerful PEOPLE of GOD in Christ on Earth, will transform the KINGDOMS of this WORLD to become the KINGDOM of our LORD and His Christ to REIGN forever and ever. Yes indeed! (Revelation 11:15).

Therefore, always remember that by the divine COVENANT you have with GOD in Christ in this World, you are His holy PLACE by His Holy SPIRIT of divine DOMINION within YOU, which makes anywhere you are par time on Earth, a divine holy PLACE of DOMINION. Thank you Jesus!

Do have a great weekend. Shalom!

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger
(Author & Speaker)
Phone/Whatsapp: +234 802 827 8092

LIVING AND WINNING BY A COVENANT MINDSET IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD (8)!

LIVING AND WINNING BY A COVENANT MINDSET IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD (8)!

Previously, I informed you that the PEOPLE of the divine COVENANT agreement or relationship, you and I are in with GOD in Christ in this World are those who have made COVENANT with GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. That is, those who GOD has separated and sealed with the HOLY SPIRIT from the World to Himself (GOD) in Christ, to show forth His Praises (Lights) in this World. Halleluyah! Read write-up (7) of this series for more.

For today, I will be informing you of the PARTNERSHIP of divine COVENANT to enlighten and encourage you to think, speak and LIVE a COVENANT mindset to VICTORY and to SUCCESS in Christ in this World.

The Bible reveals that:

For by GRACE are you (and I) SAVED through FAITH. And that not of ourselves. It is the GIFT of GOD.

Not of works, lest any man (any of us) should BOAST.

For WE (you and I) are His workmanship CREATED in Christ Jesus unto GOOD WORKS, which GOD has before ORDAINED that we should WALK in them.
(Ephesians 2:8-10).

From the above scriptural passage, it is obvious:

We are DESIGNED in Christ Jesus for GOOD WORKS, which GOD has ORDAINED specifically and uniquely for you and I in Christ in this World.

We are CREATED in Christ Jesus for GOOD WORKS, which GOD has ORDAINED specifically and uniquely for you and I in Christ in this World.

We are SAVED in Christ Jesus for GOOD WORKS, which GOD has ORDAINED specifically and uniquely for you and I in Christ in this World.

We are SENT in Christ Jesus for GOOD WORKS, which GOD has ORDAINED specifically and uniquely for you and I in Christ in this World.

Now, these GOOD WORKS ordained by GOD for each of us to WALK in in Christ in this World makes each of us LABOURERS together with GOD in Christ in this World. In other words, makes us be in PARTNERSHIP with GOD in Christ in this World.

Apostle Paul confirms this when He says thus:

I have PLANTED, Apollos WATERED, but GOD gave the INCREASE.

So then neither is he that plants anything, neither he that waters, but GOD that gives the increase.

Now he that plants and he that waters are ONE. And EVERY man (or woman) shall receive his own REWARD according to his (or her) own LABOUR.

For we are LABOURERS together (PARTNERS) with GOD. You are God's husbandry. You are God's building.

According to the GRACE of GOD which is given unto me, as a wise master builder, I have laid FOUNDATION and another builds thereon. But let EVERY man (or woman) take HEED how he (or she) builds thereupon.

For other FOUNDATION can no man (or woman) lay that is laid, which is JESUS CHRIST.

Now if any man (or woman) BUILD upon this FOUNDATION (Jesus Christ) gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubbles.

Every man's (or woman's) WORK shall be made manifest. For the DAY shall declare it, because it shall be REVEALED by FIRE. And the fire shall try every man's (woman's) work of what sort it is.

If any man's (or woman's) WORK abide which he (or she) has built thereupon, he (or she) shall RECEIVE a REWARD.

If any man's (or woman's) WORK shall be burned, he (or she) shall suffer LOSS. But he himself (or she herself) shall be SAVED. Yet so as by fire.
(1 Corinthians 3:6-15, note verse 9).

Apostle Paul reveals further that:

...It is GOD who works in you and I both to WILL (desire) and to DO of His GOOD PLEASURE (of good works in Christ in this World). (Philippians 2:13).

Therefore:

SPECIFICALLY, God got a PARTNERSHIP good WORK for you in Christ in this World.

UNIQUELY, God got a PARTNERSHIP good WORK for you in Christ in this World.

This specific and unique GOOD WORK is what truly defines WHO you are and WHAT you are of GOD in Christ in this World. True!

Do you know yours? Have you discovered yours Are you doing yours?

Now, WE are throughout in the Bible likened to a TREE in Christ in this World.

The Bible reveals about JESUS CHRIST and US thus:

The SPIRIT of the LORD is upon ME (Jesus Christ) because the LORD has ANOINTED Me to preach GOOD TIDINGS (news) unto the meek. He has sent Me to BIND UP (encourage) the brokenhearted, to proclaim LIBERTY (freedom) to the captives and the OPENING of the prison to them that are bound.

To APPOINT unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them BEAUTY for ashes, the OIL of JOY for mourning, the garment of PRAISE for the spirit of heaviness.

Why?

That THEY (you and I) might be called TREES of RIGHTEOUSNESS, the planting of the LORD. That He might be GLORIFIED.
(Isaiah 61:1-3).

Therefore, the Bible says thus:

...For as the days of a TREE are the days of MY (God's) PEOPLE and My ELECT shall long enjoy the WORK of their hand. Halleluyah! (Isaiah 65:22).

Do you get it?

Now, if you will agree with me, the proofs that a TREE is ALIVE and PRODUCTIVE (living and working) is for it to be bearing and bring forth FRUITS of its kind in due season.

Therefore, we as Human TREES or Spiritual TREES of RIGHTEOUSNESS of GOD in Christ in this World, we are meant or expected to bear and bring forth FRUITS of the kind of JESUS CHRIST as a PROOF of our being ALIVE and PRODUCTIVE (living and working) in Christ in this World. Yes, we are!

JESUS CHRIST says that:

I am the TRUE VINE and My Father is the HUSBANDMAN.

Every BRANCH (you and I) in Me (Jesus Christ) that bears not FRUIT, he takes away. And every BRANCH that bears FRUIT, he purges it, that it may bring forth more fruits. (John 15:1,2).

So, what are these FRUITS we are designed, created, saved and sent by GOD in Christ to BEAR and BRING forth as a proof that we are ALIVE and PRODUCTIVE (living and working) in Christ in this World?

The Bible reveals three (3) types of FRUIT we (you and I) are expected to bear and bring forth in Christ in this World as thus:

1. SPIRIT FRUIT:

That is, the Fruit of RIGHTEOUSNESS in Christ.

That is, the MATURING and MANIFESTING of the CHARACTER (fruit) of the SPIRIT (as fruit) in Christ in this World. (Ephesians 5:8-14; Galatians 5:22,23).

Therefore, the Bible counsels thus:

...And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks unto you as unto children, my son, DESPISE not you the CHASTENING (disciplining) of the LORD, do not faint when you art REBUKED of Him.

For whom the Lord LOVES He chastens (disciplines) and scourges every son (or daughter) whom He RECEIVES.

If you ENDURE chastening (disciplining), GOD deals with you as with sons (or daughters) For what son (or daughter) is he (or she) whom the father chastens (disciplines) not?

But if you be without CHASTISEMENT (discipline), whereof all are partakers, then are you BASTARDS and not sons (or ddaughters)

Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh who corrected us and we gave them reverence. Shall we not much rather be in SUBJECTION unto the FATHER of SPIRITS and live?

For they verily for a few days CHASTENED (disciplined) us after their own pleasure. But He for our PROFIT, that we might be PARTAKERS of His HOLINESS.

Now no CHASTENING (disciplining) for the present seems to be JOYOUS, but GRIEVOUS. Nevertheless afterwards it yields the PEACEABLE FRUIT of RIGHTEOUSNESS unto them who are exercised thereby. (Hebrews 12:5-11; James 3:17,18).

Apostle Paul also counsels thus:

But now being made FREE from SIN and become servants to GOD, you have FRUIT unto HOLINESS and the end EVERLASTING LIFE.

for the WAGES (rewards) of SIN is DEATH, but the GIFT of GOD is ETERNAL LIFE through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 7:22,23).

2. WORK FRUIT.

That is, the Fruit of your specific and unique REAL WORK in Christ in this World.

That is, the DISCOVERING and MANIFESTING of the REAL REASON of your existence in Christ (with result as fruit) in this World.

That is, the DISCOVERING and MANIFESTING of your specific and unique LIFE PURPOSE or LIFE WORK in Christ (with result as fruit) in this World.

In other words, the DISCOVERING and MANIFESTING of the specific and unique WILL of GOD for you in Christ (with result as fruit) in this World.

JESUS CHRIST at the end of His earthly ministry (work) says thus:

...Father, the hour is come. Glorify your Son, that your Son also may glorify you.

As you has given Him Power over ALL flesh, that He should give ETERNAL LIFE to as many as you has give Him.

And this LIFE ETERNAL, that they might KNOW you the only true GOD and JESUS CHRIST, whom you has sent.

I have GLORIFIED you on the EARTH. I have FINISHED the WORK (Jesus Christ's specific and unique WORK of God on Earth) which you gave Me to DO.

And now, O Father, glorify you Me with thine own Self with GLORY which I had with you before the World was.
(John 17:1-5).

However, during His earthly ministry, He (JESUS CHRIST) once declares that:

My MEAT (food) is to do the WILL of HIM (God the Father) that sent Me and to FINISH His WORK. (John 4:34).

Thus, He (Jesus Christ) listed some of His divine LIFE PURPOSES or LIFE WORKS (or WILLS of GOD) for Him (with result as fruits) in this World as thus:

And there was delivered unto Him (Jesus Christ) the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written,

The SPIRIT of the LORD is upon Me, because He has ANOINTED (appointed and empowered) Me to preach the gospel to poor. He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

And He closed the book and He gave it to the minster and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in synagogue were fasten on Him (Jesus Christ).

And He began to say unto them, this DAY is this scripture FULFILLED in your ears.
(Luke 4:17-21).

In the above scriptural passage, JESUS CHRIST revealed some of the WORK FRUITS of His REAL REASON of existence or coming to this World.

That is, His divine LIFE PURPOSES or LIFE WORKS (or WILLS of GOD) for Him in this World. What God is expecting Him to bear and bring forth as WORK FRUITS in this World.

Therefore, He (JESUS CHRIST) counsels thus:

Beware of FALSE PROPHETS, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

You shall know them by their FRUITS. Do men gather grapes of thorns or figs of thistles?

Even so every GOOD TREE brings forth GOOD FRUIT (of the Work of the WILL of God). But a CORRUPT TREE brings forth EVIL FRUIT (of the Work of not the WILL of God).

A GOOD tree cannot bring forth EVIL fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

Every tree that brings not forth GOOD fruit (according to the WILL of GOD) is hewn (cut) down and cast into the fire.

Not EVERY one that says unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall ENTER into the Kingdom of Heaven. But he that DOES the WILL of My FATHER who is in Heaven.

Many will say to Me in that (Judgment) DAY, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy NAME? And in thy NAME done many wonderful WORKS?

And then will profess unto them, I never KNEW you, depart from Me, you that WORK iniquity...
(Matthew 7:15-23, 24-27).

JESUS CHRIST from the above scriptural passage is revealing that:

A. Human beings are like trees.

B. Human Work outputs are FRUITS.

C. Doing the WILL of GOD (the Father in Heaven) as specifically and uniquely designed and ordained for one to produce as a WORK FRUIT in Him (Christ) in this World is a critical criteria for defining FALSE PROPHETS or WORK of INIQUITY.

Lets look at it this way to understand what JESUS CHRIST was revealing concerning our specific and unique WORK in Him in this World:

JESUS CHRIST is saying, It is the WILL of GOD for an orange TREE to produce orange FRUITS. Right! However, an orange TREE become FALSE, if it starts producing mango FRUITS or another kind of fruit apart from orange FRUITS. True or false?

JESUS CHRIST is saying, this also applies to us as Human TREES or Spiritual TREES of God in Christ. We become FALSE in Christ in this World, when we are not producing SPIRIT fruit and WORK fruit we are expected by God to specifically and uniquely produce in Christ in this World. True! (2 Corinthians 11:12-15).

Think about it!

D. Doing the WILL of GOD the Father in Heaven as designed and ordained for one to produce as a WORK FRUIT in this World is a critical criteria for ENTERING into the Kingdom of God.

Apostle Paul also counsels thus:

...You therefore endure HARDNESS (afflictions), as good soldier of Jesus Christ.

No man that wars entangles himself (or herself) with the AFFAIRS of this LIFE That he may please Him who has CHOSEN him to be a soldier.

And if a man also STRIVE for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

The husbandman that LABOURS must be first partaker of the FRUITS...
(2 Timothy 2:1-7).

Therefore, He called ARCHIPPUS to take heed to the specific and unique MINISTRY (labour or work) he has receive from the Lord. (Colossians 4:17).

And encouraged TIMOTHY to do the WORK of an EVANGELIST, make full proof of his specific and unique MINISTRY (labour or work) in Christ in this World. (2 Timothy 4:5-8).

Think about it!

3. LIFE FRUIT.

That is, the Fruit of SOULS in Christ.

That is, the LOVING and RECONCILING of men and women (as fruits) back to GOD through Jesus Christ in this World. (2 Corinthians 5:17-21).

Therefore, JESUS CHRIST commands thus:

...GO you into ALL the WORLD and PREACH the GOSPEL (good news) to EVERY creature.

He that BELIEVES and is BAPTISED shall be SAVED. But he that believes not shall be be CONDEMNED.

And these SIGNS shall FOLLOW them (ypu abd I) that BELIEVE. In My NAME:

A. They (you and I) shall CAST OUT devils.

B. They (you and I) shall SPEAK with NEW TONGUES.

C. They (you and I) shall TAKE serpents.

D. If they (you and I) DRINK any deadly thing, shall not HURT them (us).

E. They (you and I) shall LAY HANDS on the sick and they shall RECOVER.

So then after the LORD had spoken unto them, He was received up into heaven and sat on the Right Hand of God.

And they went forth and PREACHED everywhere, the LORD working with them and confirming the Word with SIGNS following. Amen.
(Mark 16:15-20).

Furthermore, HE (JESUS CHRIST) says that:

He that is with NOT Me is against Me and he that gathers NOT with My SCATTERS abroad.
(Matthew 12:30).

Therefore, Apostle Paul says that:

Now I would not have you IGNORANT, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed (desired) to COME UNTO YOU, (but was let hitherto) that I might have some FRUIT (souls) among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

I am debtor both to the Geeks and to the Barbarians. Both to the wise and to the unwise.

So, as much as in me is, I am ready to PREACH the GOSPEL (good news) to you that are at Rome also. (Romans 1:13-15; 1 Corinthians 9:17-21).

Do you get it?

Now, to achieve and obtain WORK FRUITS and LIFE FRUITS through us in Christ in this World, God has divided each of us into two (2) PARTNERSHIP GROUPS with Him within the BODY of CHRIST in this World as thus:

1. PARTNERSHIP Work with GOD within the Body of Christ.

This group is made up of those who are chosen and called by God into the fivefold ministries of: 1. Apostles 2. Prophets. 3. Evangelists 4. Pastors 5. Teachers, who are to: 1. Perfect the Saints 2. Encourage and help the Saints to discover their individual and unique ministries (good works of professions or vocations) in Christ in this World 3. Edify the Body of Christ in this World. (Ephesians 4: 7-16).

Others serves as HELPERS within the BODY of CHRIST to the people chosen and called into this group in Christ in this World. True!

2. PARTNERSHIP Work with GOD outside the Body of Christ.

This group is made up of others who are not chosen and called by GOD into any of the fivefold ministries within the BODY of CHRIST, but into other ministries outside the BODY of CHRIST as: 1. Accountants 2. Entrepreneurs 3. Lawyers 4. Teachers 5. Doctors 6. Leaders of Government 7. Others including vocational skill works in this World.

They are to massively, positively and powerfully impact the World for Christ in this World, through their various areas of GIFTING and CALLINGS in Christ in this World. True! (Exodus 31:1-6; Ephesians 6:5-9; Daniel 1:17; Daniel 9:22; Genesis 41; Romans 11:29).

Others (that is, those in the fivefold ministries) serves as helpers to the people chosen and called into this group in Christ in this World. (Ephesians 4).

However, there are some that are chosen and called by GOD to operate in both within and outside the BODY of CHRIST in Christ in this World. That is a great privilege!

God is a strategist, who operates systematically and structurally carrying out His plan and purposes through us in Christ in the World.

Also, note there are two (2) dimensions to the GOOD WORKS of GOD through US in Christ in this World:

1. Good Works that addresses spiritual needs like solving the problem of fear, unbelief, sickness that defers medication, depression, etc. (Acts 3).

2. Good Works that addresses physical needs like solving your area of professional or vocational calling needs. (Exodus 31:1-6).

We are expected to meet both needs when they arise in our areas of GIFTING and CALLINGS in this World.

Always, remember what JESUS CHRIST says:

Now you are CLEAN through the WORD which I have spoken unto you.

Abide in Me and I in you. As the BRANCH cannot bear FRUIT of itself, except it abide in the VINE. No more can you, except you abide in Me.

I am the VINE (Jesus Christ), you are the BRANCHES (you and I). He that abides in Me and I in him, the same brings forth much FRUIT. For without Me you can do nothing.

If a man abide NOT in me, he is cast forth as a BRANCH and is withered. And men gather them and cast them into the fire and they are burns.

If you abide in Me and My Words abide in you, you ASK what you will and it shall be DONE unto you.

Herein is My Father glorified, that you BEAR much FRUIT. So shall you be My DISCIPLES. (John 15:3-8; 2 Timothy 2:15).

If you PARTNER faithfully with GOD in Christ by bearing and bring forth the FRUITS He is expecting you and I to bear and bring forth in Christ in this World as stated above, JESUS CHRIST says, GOD His (our) FATHER will be glorified and we will be His DISCIPLES indeed. Also, He will hear our requests and grant us our heart desires as a faithful COVENANT PARTNER and KEEPER in HIM (Jesus Christ) this World. (John 15:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:24).

It this your thinking, speaking and LIVING in Christ in this World?

Think about it!

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger
(Author & Speaker)
Phone/Whatsapp: +234 802 827 8092

LIVING AND WINNING BY A COVENANT MINDSET IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD (7)!

LIVING AND WINNING BY A COVENANT MINDSET IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD (7)!

Previously, I informed you that the PRAISES of the divine COVENANT agreement or relationship, you and I are in with GOD in Christ in this World belongs to GOD in the NAME of JESUS CHRIST and to Him alone. That it is scripturally and spiritually wrong and dangerous to take to yourself or give to others, the PRAISES (honours and glories) that is due Him in this World. Read write-up (6) of this series for more.

For today, I will be informing you of the PEOPLE of divine COVENANT to enlighten and encourage you to think, speak and LIVE a COVENANT mindset to VICTORY and to SUCCESS in Christ in this World.

The PEOPLE of divine COVENANT talks of:

1. Those who are the CALLED out from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Romans 8:29,30).

2. Those who are the CHOSEN from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Ephesians 1:3,4; Matthew 20:16).

3. Those who are the BORN-AGAIN from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (John 3:1-8; 1 Peter 1:22,23).

4. Those who are the JUSTIFIED from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Romans 3:22-25; Titus 3:7).

5. Those who are the SANCTIFIED from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Hebrews 2:9-11; Romans 15:16).

6. Those who are the RECREATED from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Ephesians 2:5-10; EEphesians 4:21-32).

7. Those who are the REGENERATED from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Titus 3:5,6).

8. Those who are the CONSECRATED from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Hebrews 10:19,20).

9. Those who are the RENEWED (of the Holy Spirit) from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Titus 3:4).

10. Those who are the SEALED (with the Holy Spirit) from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (2 Corinthians 1:21,22; Ephesians 1:13).

11. Those who are JOINED in ONENESS (with the Holy Spirit) from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (1 Corinthians 6:17).

12. Those who have made COVENANT from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Psalm 50:5).

In the light of the above, the Bible says that the PEOPLE of divine COVENANT as a group or as the BODY of CHRIST in Christ in this World are:

1. A CHOSEN generation. (2 Peter 2:9).

What does this means?

It means that ALL (including you and I) who have genuinely given their lives to Christ in this World has been spiritually CHOSEN and translated from the OLD generation of ADAM (sin) to the NEW generation of JESUS CHRIST (righteousness). Halleluyah! (Romans 5:12-21; Colossians 1:13,14).

Therefore, the Bible reveals thus:

There is therefore NOW no CONDEMNATION to them who are in CHRIST JESUS, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

For the law of the Spirit of LIFE in CHRIST JESUS has made us (you and I) FREE from the law of SIN and DEATH.
(Romans 8:1,2).

Do you get it?

2. A ROYAL priesthood. (2 Peter 2:9).

What does this mean?

It means that ALL (including you and I) who have genuinely given their lives to Christ in this World has been spiritually made a PRIEST in Christ to have free ACCESS to the throne of GOD or to come BOLDLY to the throne of GOD in Heaven spiritually. Halleluyah! (Revelation 5:9,10; Hebrews 10:12-23).

Therefore, the Bible reveals thus:

Seeing then that we have a great HIGH PRIEST, that is passed into the Heavens, JESUS the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

For we have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities. But was in ALL point TEMPTED like as we are, yet without SIN

Let us therefore come BOLDLY unto the THRONE of GRACE, that we may obtain MERCY and find GRACE to help in time of NEED. (Hebrews 4:16).

Take note, only PRIESTS can come freely and boldly to the throne of the gods or GOD. Yes!

3. An HOLY nation. (2 Peter 2:9).

What does this means?

It means that ALL (including you and I) who have genuinely given their lives to Christ in this World has been spiritually granted the CITIZENSHIP of Heaven (which comes with the benefit rights and access to the COVENANT of PROMISE of Abraham in Christ). That is, we no longer belonging to the CITIZENSHIP of Hell. Halleluyah! (Ephesians 2:1-10; Galatians 3:13,14).

Therefore, the Bible reveals thus:

That at that time you were WITHOUT Christ, being ALIENS (separated) from the COMMONWEALTH of Israel and STRANGERS from the COVENANTS of PROMISE, having no HOPE and without GOD in the World.

But NOW in CHRIST JESUS you who sometimes were FAR OFF are made NEAR by the Blood of Christ.

For He is our PEACE, who has made both one and has broken down the middle wall of partition between us.

Having ABOLISHED in His flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances. For to make in Himself of twain one NEW MAN, so making peace.

And that He might RECONCILE both and unto GOD in ONE body by the CROSS, having slain the enmity thereby.

And came and preached PEACE to you which were AFAR OFF (Gentiles, rest of the World) and to them there NEAR (Israelites).

For through Him (JESUS CHRIST) we both have ACCESS by ONE Spirit unto the Father.

NOW therefore you are NO more STRANGERS and FOREIGNERS, but FELLOW-CITIZENS with the SAINTS and of the household of GOD. (Ephesians 2:12-19).

4. A PECULIAR people. (2 Peter 2:9).

What does this means?

It means that ALL (including you and I) who have genuinely given their lives to Christ in this World has been spiritually separated from the PEOPLE of the World to be the PEOPLE of GOD, who is the rightful Creator and Owner of Heaven and Earth. Halleluyah! (Titus 2:11-14; John 15:16-25; John 17:14-17; Psalm 115).

Therefore, the Bible counsels thus:

Be not unequally (intimately) yoked together with UNBELIEVERS: for what fellowship has RIGHTEOUSNESS with UNRIGHTEOUSNESS? And what COMMUNION has light with DARKNESS?

And what concord (connection) has Christ with Belial (devil)? Or what part has He that BELIEVES with an INFIDEL (unbeliever)?

And what agreement has the TEMPLE OF GOD (you and I bodies) with IDOLS (demons)? For you and I are the TEMPLE of the LIVING GOD; as God has said, I will DWELL in them and WALK in them and I will be their GOD and they shall be My PEOPLE.

Wherefore COME OUT from among them and be you SEPARATED, Says the Lord and touch not the unclean thing and I will receive you.

And will be a FATHER unto you and you shall be My Sons and Daughters, says the Lord Almighty. (2 Corinthians 6:14-18).

WHY are we called out of the World to be the PECULIAR (special and unique) PEOPLE of GOD (of divine COVENANT of PROMISE) in Christ in this World?

That WE (you and I) should SHOW FORTH the PRAISES of Him (God) who has CALLED US (you and I) out of darkness (in the World) into His marvelous light (in the Kingdom of God).

Which in time past were not a PEOPLE of GOD. Which had not obtained MERCY, but NOW have obtained MERCY.
 (1 Peter 2:9,10; Colossians 1:12-14).

Do you get it?

HOW are we (you and I) to think, speak and live as PECULIAR (special and unique) PEOPLE of GOD (of divine COVENANT of PROMISE) in Christ in this World?

JESUS CHRIST reveals that you and I are

1. The SALTS of the EARTH in HIM. (Matthew 5:13).

How?

By the manifestation or demonstration of the CHARACTER (fruit) of the (Holy) SPIRIT through us, which amongst others are: 1. Love 2. Joy 3. Peace 4. Longsuffering 5. Gentleness 6. Goodness 7. Faith 8. Meekness 9. Temperance (self-control). (Galatians 5:16-26).

2. The LIGHTS of the WORLD in HIM. (Matthews 5:14-16).

How?

By the manifestation or demonstration of the COMPETENT (gift) of the (Holy) SPIRIT through us, which amongst others are: 1. Word of Wisdom 2. Word of Knowledge 3. Faith 4. Healing 5. Miracles 6. Prophecy 7. Discerning of spirits 8. Divers kinds of Tongues 9. Interpretation of Tongues. (1 Corinthians 12; 1 Corinthians 2; Romans 12; Acts 1, 2 & 3).

JESUS CHRIST reveals that as you and I manifest or demonstrate the COMPETENT (gift) of the (Holy) SPIRIT as good (spiritual) works, men will see and glorify our Father in Heaven. (Matthew 5:14-16).

JESUS CHRIST manifested or demonstrated His Light in World as good (spiritual) works of healing the sick, casting out devils, feeding the poor and hungry, raising the dead, revealing truth, prophesying the future, discerning people's problems and preferring solutions amongst others.
(John 9:4,5; John 5:1-20; Acts 10:38; 1 John 4:17).

We too are expected as the PECULIAR PEOPLE of GOD to do the same GREAT and GOOD (spiritual) that Jesus Christ did and even do GREATER. (John 14:12-15).

Now, very importantly, is to keep the UNITY of the BODY of CHRIST as ONE entity, as ONE brotherhood and ONE household of GOD in Christ in this World.

The Bible reveals that we ALL in Christ in this World are FELLOW-CITIZENS with the SAINTS and of the HOUSEHOLD of GOD built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, JESUS CHRIST Himself being the Chief Corner Stone.
(Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Corinthians 3:6-15).

Therefore, JESUS CHRIST says that:

...Every kingdom DIVIDED against itself is brought to DESOLATION. And every city or house DIVIDED against itself shall not STAND.

He that is NOT with Me is AGAINST Me. And he that GATHER NOT with Me SCATTERS abroad (including those who are knowingly or unknowingly joining hand with Satan to cause DISCRIMINATION and DISUNITY within the Household of God or Body of Christ in this World). (Matthew 12:25; 30).

Apostle Paul counsels that though GOD can connect us to worship, fellowship and rendered services in a particular man's or woman's MINISTRY, we do not belong to them in the real sense of it. That nobody died for you and I except JESUS CHRIST. Therefore, WE belong to CHRIST only, who died for us and Christ belong to GOD. Halleluyah!
(1 Corinthians 3).

Therefore, He counsels further thus:

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech (beg) you that you WALK WORTHY of the vocation wherewith you are called,

With all lowliness (humility) and meekness, with longsuffering, forebearing one another in LOVE.

ENDEAVOURING (making sure) to KEEP the UNITY of the SPIRIT in the bond of PEACE.

There is ONE Body and ONE Spirit, even as you are called in ONE Hope of you calling.

ONE Lord, ONE Faith, ONE Baptism,

ONE God and Father of ALL, who is above ALL and in you ALL.

But unto EVERY ONE of US is given GRACE according to the measure of the GIFT of Christ.... (Ephesians 4; 1 Corinthians 12; Romans 12).

It will surprise you to know that the GREATEST enemy to the BODY of CHRIST (peculiar people of God) making the expected EXPLOIT (positive impact) we are meant to make in Christ in this World is not the DEVIL per se, but is our LACK of LOVE for one another and LACK of UNITY (not LEVERAGING) on one another gift, grace and glory in Christ in this World. Yes, it is!

That is, foolishly and selfishly allowing denominational and doctrinal DISCRIMINATION and DISUNITY within the BODY (of CHRIST) to limit and defeat US as a divine Chosen generation, Royal Priesthood, Holy nation and Peculiar people in Christ in this World, who are to boldly and proudly SHOW forth divine LIGHT to the World . What a shame! What a Waste of divine precious TIME and priceless RESOURCES in Christ in this World. So sad!

So, each of us as individuals and as denomination has a holy DUTY and RESPONSIBILITY to keep the PEOPLE of GOD (that is, the Body of Christ) ONE in the UNITY of the SPIRIT in the bond of PEACE Yes, it is our individual, denominational and collective responsibility.

We are commanded to LOVE the BROTHERHOOD of GOD. Not to HATE it for any good or bad reason or reasons! Not to DIVIDE it for any good or bad reason or reasons! (1 Peter 2:17).

Now, if I may humbly ask you as I am asking myself too:

Do you genuinely LOVE the PEOPLE of GOD in Christ in this World. (1 Thessalonians 4:9).

Do you consciously and consistently think, speak and LIVE like a PECULIAR PERSON of GOD (of the divine COVENANT of PROMISE) in Christ in this World? (Philippians 4:8,9).

Do you sincerely have COMPASSION for the PEOPLE of the world to make a DIFFERENCE (that is, to taste as divine SALT and to shine as divine LIGHT) in their lives and affairs as a PECULIAR PERSON of GOD (of the divine COVENANT of PROMISE) in Christ in this World? (Jude 1:22; Mark 12:28-31).

Think about it!

Welcome to a week of GRACE and GLORY in Jesus name!

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger
(Author & Speaker)
Phone/Whatsapp: +234 802 827 8092

LIVING AND WINNING BY A COVENANT MINDSET IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD (6)!

LIVING AND WINNING BY A COVENANT MINDSET IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD (6)!

Previously, I informed you that the PERFORMANCES (manifestations) of the PROMISES of the divine COVENANT agreement or relationship, you and I are in with GOD in Christ in this World have two (2) critical persons as key stakeholders. The Revealer and Performer, the HOLY SPIRIT and the Receiver and Believer, the HOLY SAINT (you) in Christ in this World. Read write-up (5) of this series for more.

For today, I will be informing you of the PRAISES of divine COVENANT to enlighten and encourage you think, speak and LIVE a COVENANT mindset to VICTORY and to SUCCESS in Christ in this World.

The PRAISES of divine COVENANT talks of the one that gets the HONOURS and GLORIES for the PERFORMANCES (manifestations) of the PROMISES of the COVENANT in this World.

In getting our father of faith (Abraham) out from his country, from his kindred and from his father's house to a PROMISE LAND, one thing GOD promised him was that He would make his NAME great. (Genesis 12:1-5).

And if you have carefully followed me in this series on COVENANT mindset, you will agree with me as the Bible reveals that the PROMISES of the divine COVENANT to our father of faith (Abraham) was finally and fully fulfilled in JESUS CHRIST, when He was physically here in this World. True!

Therefore, the Bible reveals that:

 Let this MIND (set) be in you, which was also in CHRIST JESUS.

Who, being in the form of God, THOUGHT it not robbery to be equal with God.

But made Himself of NO REPUTATION and took upon Him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men.

And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled Himself and became OBEDIENT unto DEATH, even the death of the CROSS.

Wherefore GOD also highly EXALTED Him and GIVEN Him a NAME which is ABOVE every name.

That at the NAME of JESUS every knee should BOW, of things in Heaven, things in Earth and things Under the Earth (Sea).

And that EVERY tongue should CONFESS that JESUS CHRIST is LORD, to the GLORY of GOD the Father. Halleluyah!
(Philippians 2:5-11).

Do you get it?

Do you see our faithful GOD, bringing one of His PROMISES of His COVENANT to our father of faith (Abraham) to pass in JESUS CHRIST in this World?

You can be so assured that He will bring ALL your godly desires to pass according to His perfect Will for you in Christ in this World. Yes, He will. He is a faithful and able GOD. Yes, He is! (1 Thessalonians 5:24; 1 John 5:14,15).

With the understanding of the above stated truth, Apostle Peter boldly declares thus:

Be it KNOWN unto you ALL (in this World) and to ALL the people of Israel, that by the name of JESUS CHRIST of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom GOD raised from the dead, even by Him does this man stand here before you whole.

This is the Stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the Head of the Corner.

Neither is there SALVATION in any other. For there is none other NAME under Heaven GIVEN among men, whereby we (you and I) must be SAVED.
(Acts 4:10-12).

Apostle Paul, who was also equipped with that understanding also boldly declares thus:

For I am not ASHAMED of the GOSPEL (good news) of CHRIST (Jesus). For it is the POWER of GOD unto SALVATION to EVERY one that believes. To the Jew first and also to the Greek (others).

For therein is the RIGHTEOUSNESS of GOD revealed from faith to faith. As it is written, the JUST ( the approved by God in Christ) shall live by faith.
(Romans 1:16, 17).

Today, can you boldly declare the same privately and publicly? I can! What about you?

Yes, because I am convinced beyond any reasonable doubt that the NAME of JESUS is the ONE and ONLY name, GOD the Creator and Owner of the Heaven and Earth, has highly EXALTED in Heaven, in Earth and under the Earth (Sea) that:

ALL PRAISES (honour and glory) in terms of WORD or DEED be DONE in or GIVEN to as regard to the PERFORMANCES (manifestations) of the PROMISES of the divine COVENANT to Abraham in Christ in this World.

The Bible reveals that:

...Whatsoever you DO in WORD or DEED, do ALL in the NAME of the LORD JESUS, giving THANKS to God and the Father by Him (Jesus Christ). (Colossians 3:17).

When you consciously and sincerely do, you give HONOUR and GLORY to God the Father because JESUS is the NAME He has given and approved to currently represents the NAME of the GODHEAD in Heaven, in Earth and under the Earth (Sea). Yes, it is!

The Bible reveals that:

...In Him dwells ALL the FULLNESS of the GODHEAD bodily. (Colossians 2:9)

The Bible reveals further that before His birth, the Angel of the Lord in a dream revealed to Joseph thus:

And she (Mary your wife to be) shall bring forth a Son and you shall call His name JESUS. For He shall save His people from their sins.

Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

Behold, a virgin shall be with Child and shall bring forth a Son and they shall call His name EMMANUEL, which being interpreted is, GOD with US.

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the Angel of the Lord had bidden him and took unto him his wife (Mary).

And knew her not (had no sexual relationship with her) till she had brought forth her firstborn Son and he called His name JESUS.
(Matthew 1:21-25).

Do you get it?

So note, the NAME of JESUS is beyond the name of a human being, it is a NAME that stands for or represents the GODHEAD in Heaven, in Earth and under the Earth (Sea). That is, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.

Therefore, ALL things must be DONE (within and outside the Body of Christ) in the name of JESUS, to HONOUR and GLORIFY God, the (our) Father in Heaven. Yes! (Colossians 3:17; Ephesians 1:14; Matthew 5:13-16; John 15:16; Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 10:13; John 1:12).

Therefore, it becomes spiritual wrong:

 1. In the SIGHT of GOD for a genuine CHILD of GOD to DO anything (in terms of Word or deed) within and outside the Body of Christ in this World in PRAISE to SELF (for self-honour or for self-glory) and not to the PRAISE (honour and glory) of the name of JESUS CHRIST to honour and glorify the (our) Father in Heaven. Yes, it is scripturally and spiritually wrong and dangerous!

2. In the SIDE of GOD for a genuine CHILD of GOD to DO anything (in terms of Word or deed) within and outside the Body of Christ in this World in PRAISE to SELF (for self-honour or for self-glory) and not to the PRAISE (honour and glory) of the name of JESUS CHRIST to honour and glorify the (our) Father in Heaven Yes, it is scripturally and spiritually wrong and dangerous!

This is because, every genuine CHILD of GOD in Christ in this World at his or her SALVATION moment have:

1. Spiritually PUT on CHRIST JESUS in this World. (Galatians 3:26,27).

2. Spiritually been CRUCIFIED with CHRIST JESUS in this World. (Galatians 2:20).

3. Spiritually DIED with CHRIST JESUS in this World. (Romans 2:6; Colossians 2:20).

4. Spiritually been BURIED with CHRIST JESUS in this World.

5. Spiritually been RESURRECTED or RISEN with CHRIST JESUS in this World. (Ephesians 2:5,6; Colossians 3:1-4).

6. Spiritually SEATED with CHRIST JESUS in the Heavenly Places far above pprincipalities and powers. (Ephesians 2:6; CColossians 2:9,10).

7. Spiritually being LIVING (hidden) with CHRIST JESUS in God. (Colossians 3:1-4).

Spiritually, in the real sense, GOD do not SEE and CALL you on the name you are currently bearing, but on the NAME of JESUS CHRIST, who have substituted His righteousness for your unrighteousness before GOD in Heaven. (Romans 3:23-26; Romans 8:1,2).

The Bible reveals that:

...And the Gentiles (the World excluding the people of Israel) shall SEE your (Jesus Christ's) RIGHTEOUSNESS and ALL kings your (Jesus Christ's) GLORY. And you shall be CALLED by a NEW NAME, which the mouth of the LORD shall name. (Isaiah 62:2).

That is the name JESUS.

Are you still in doubt of your NEW NAME of JESUS? Then read this truth from Bible, revealing your new, real and true IDENTITY before GOD in this World:

Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have BOLDNESS in the day of judgment. Because as HE (Jesus Christ) is, so are WE (you and I in Him) in this World. (1 John 4:17).

Do you not remember that if any man (or woman) be in CHRIST, he (or she) is a NEW CREATURE. Old things (including his or her name) are passed away. Behold (see), ALL things (including his or her name) are become new. Halleluyah! (2 Corinthians 5:17-21).

Do you get it?

That is who you really and truly are in the sight and side of GOD in heaven and in this World. Just believe and SET your MIND on it as truth and starts consciously and consistently thinking, speaking and LIVING like it in Christ in this World and your life will never remain the same in this World.

That is what I am referring to as a COVENANT mindset. A MIND that is focused, conditioned and SET on the TRUTH of Christ in this World. It is a FREEDOM mindset. Yes, it is! (John 8:32).

If what I said early is settled or SET in your MIND as truth and true, then you will not find it difficult as many finds it to:

1. DO all THINGS (in honour and glory) to God in the name of JESUS CHRIST in this World that is driven by Human and Self Pride, Honour and Gratification. (1 Corinthians 3:6-15).

2. GIVE all PRAISE (honour and glory) to God in the name of JESUS CHRIST for all your ACHIEVEMENTS in this World that is driven by Human or Self Pride, Honour and Gratification. (1 John 2:15-17).

The Bible consistently warns you and I not to DO anything from a VAIN (self) GLORY mindset. This is because it is PRIDE before GOD and GOD resist the PROUD and gives more grace (empowerment and help ) to the HUMBLE. Therefore, watch out! (Galatians 5:26; James 4:1-10).

Do you get it?

JESUS CHRIST when still physically here on earth never seeked Self PRAISE or HONOUR from man, but only that which GLORIFIED God His (our) Father in Heaven and He only sought HONOUR that came from His (our) Father in Heaven alone. (John 5:30, 41-44).

That should be your COVENANT mindset in this World.

The Bible counsels you and I that, whenever we want to PRAISE or GLORY (celebrate or boast) in this World, we should do it in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 10:31).

The Bible further reveals that it is because GOD wants ALL and I mean ALL the PRAISES (honours and glories) to Himself (in the name of JESUS CHRIST) from what we SAY and DO in this World that, many self-wise and might people in this World are not called or saved in Christ in this World. So, the Bible says:

Because the FOOLISHNESS of GOD is WISER than men and the WEAKNESS of GOD is STRONGER than men.

For you SEE your CALLING, brethren, how that not MANY wise men (and women) after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are CALLED (saved).

But GOD has Chosen the FOOLISH things of the World to confound the WISE. And GOD has chosen the WEAK things of the World to confound the things which are MIGHTY.

And BASE (low) things of the World and things which are DESPISED, has GOD chosen, yes, and things which are not, to bring to NOUGHT things that are.

That no FLESH (nobody) should GLORY (celebrate boastly) in His presence.

But of HIM are you in CHRIST JESUS, who of GOD is made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption.

That, according as it is written, he (or she) that GLORIES (celebrates or boasts), let him (or her) GLORY (celebrate or boast) in the (name of the) LORD (JESUS).
(1 Corinthians 1:25-31).

Do you get it?

This is also true with the kind of SONGS we play and dance to during our CELEBRATION period. Yes, it is!

The Bible reveals that:

...Is any MERRY? Let him (or her) sing PSALMS... HYMNS and SPIRITUAL SONGS. Yes! (James 5:13; Ephesians 5:19,20).

Now, if you do not sincerely and in humility give GOD in the name of JESUS CHRIST, ALL the PRAISES due Him in the PERFORMANCES (manifestations) of the PROMISES of His divine COVENANT to our father of faith (Abraham) in Christ in your life and affairs in this World, you will attracts:

1. Darkened MIND. (Romans 1:21,22).

A mind that will not be sound enough to reason or think well to attract and achieve the good things of God in Christ to this World through the carrier of such mind. Hmm!

That is dangerous for you I guess.

2. Adversity. (Ecclesiastes 7:14).

From struggling to suffering and from suffering to sorrow without entering into the prosperity of God for you in Christ in this World.

Therefore, as a genuine CHILD of GOD in Christ in this World, it is wise and smart to let:

1. Your thinking PRAISE (honour and glorify) the FATHER (God) in the name of JESUS CHRIST in this World. (Philippians 4:8,9).

2. Your speaking PRAISE (honour and glorify) the FATHER (God) in the name of JESUS CHRIST in this World.

3. Your living (which includes your walk and work with God and people) PRAISE (honour and glorify) the FATHER (God) in the name of JESUS CHRIST in this World.
(Matthew 5:13-16).

It is time to get yourself out of the Crowd, where many genuine CHILDREN of GOD in Christ in this World finds it very difficult to:

1. Publicly DO things in the name of JESUS CHRIST to PRAISE (honour or glorify) their FATHER in Heaven.

2. Publicly GIVE thanks in the name of JESUS CHRIST to PRAISE (honour or glorify) their FATHER in Heaven.

JESUS CHRIST clearly states that:

...Whosoever shall DENY Me before Men, him (or her) will I also DENY before My Father which is in Heaven. (Matthew 10:33).

This might just be the ROOT CAUSE of the struggles, sufferings and sorrows of many genuine CHILDREN of GOD in Christ in this World. JESUS CHRIST denying them before His (our) FATHER in Heaven. Hmm!

Therefore, I encourage you thus:

It is time to switch or shift from a COMMON mindset to COVENANT mindset, which gives GOD all PRAISE (honour and glory) in thoughts, words and acts, in name of JESUS and all the PROMISES of the divine COVENANT in Christ will be fulfilled in your life in due time in this World. Yes, they will!

Receive grace to do so in Jesus name.

Do have a fruitful and fulfilled WEEKEND in Jesus name!

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger
(Author & Speaker)
Phone/Whatsapp: +234 802 827 8092

LIVING AND WINNING BY A COVENANT MINDSET IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD (5)!

LIVING AND WINNING BY A COVENANT MINDSET IN CHRIST IN THIS WORLD (5)!

Previously, I informed you that the PROMISES of the divine COVENANT agreement or relationship, you and I are in with GOD in Christ in this World are given in two (2) forms in terms of a PERSON and a PROVISION. That the former precedes (should be seek first) the latter in Christ in this World. Read write-up (4) of this series for more.

For today, I will be informing you of the PERFORMANCES of divine COVENANT to enlighten and encourage you think, speak and LIVE a COVENANT mindset to VICTORY and to SUCCESS in Christ in this World.

The PERFORMANCES of divine COVENANT talks of the manifestations or bringing to pass of the PROMISES of the COVENANT by a REVEALER and PERFORMER.

The Bible reveals that when JOHN the Baptist was given birth to and during his eighth day naming ceremony, the SPIRIT of GOD came upon his father, Zacharias, and he prophesied thus:

...Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed His people

 And has raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David.

As He spake by the mouth of His holy prophets, which have been since the Works began:

That we should be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all that hates us.

To PERFORM the mercy PROMISED to our father and to remember His holy COVENANT.

The OATH which He SWORE to our father Abraham.
(Luke 1:69-80).

The above scriptural reference reveals that there is a REVEALER and PERFORMER, who brings to pass the PERFORMANCES (manifestations) of the PROMISES of divine COVENANT in this World. That is, the PROMISES to our father of faith (Abraham) based on the OATH (swearing Word) and which we (you and I) are partakers by FAITH in the Lord JESUS CHRIST in this World.

The REVEALER and PERFORMER of divine COVENANT in bringing to pass the PERFORMANCES (manifestations) of the PROMISES of the divine COVENANT is GOD Himself in the Person of the HOLY SPIRIT.

This is why the Bible reveals that:

When Mary asked the Angel of the Lord that visited her with the good news of her being chosen to birth the Holy Seed (Child) of Promise (Jesus Christ); how could this be? The Angel replied her by saying thus:

...The HOLY GHOST shall come upon you and the POWER of the Highest shall overshadow you. Therefore also that HOLY THING (Child) which shall be born of you shall be called the Son of God...

For with GOD nothing shall be IMPOSSIBLE.

And Mary said, behold (see) the handmaid of the Lord. Be IT UNTO ME according to your WORD. And the Angel departed from her.
(Luke 1:35-38).

The Angel of the Lord was revealing to Mary that the PERFORMER of divine COVENANT, who brings the PERFORMANCES (manifestations) of the PROMISES of divine COVENANT to pass in this World will overshadow her to bring the good news he was telling her to pass in due time. Halleluyah!

That is revealing and interesting as well.

Now, take note of this, when Mary visited Elisabeth, who was six (6) months pregnant with JOHN the Baptist, and greeted her, the HOLY GHOST (the REVEALER and PERFORMER of divine COVENANT, who brings the PERFORMANCES (manifestations) of the PROMISES of divine COVENANT to pass in this World) came upon Elizabeth as the Child in her womb leaped for Joy and she spoke saying with a loud voice to Mary thus:

...Blessed art you among woman and blessed is the fruit of your womb...

And blessed is she that BELIEVED. For there shall be a PERFORMANCE (manifestation) of those things which were told her from the Lord. Halleluyah!

And Mary said, my soul does magnify the Lord.

And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour.
(Luke 1:39-47).

A careful study of the scriptural references above reveals a pattern and two (2) critical persons that see to the PERFORMANCES (manifestations) of the PROMISES of the divine COVENANT (in Christ) in this World:

First person: The HOLY SPIRIT.

Who is both the REVEALER and PERFORMER of divine COVENANT (in Christ) in this World. That is, He who brings to awareness and see to the bringing to pass of the PERFORMANCES (manifestations) of the PROMISES of divine COVENANT (in Christ) in this World.

JESUS CHRIST Himself reveals that:

Howbeit when He, the SPIRIT of TRUTH, is come, He will GUIDE you into ALL TRUTH. For He shall not speak of Himself, but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak and He will SHOW you things to come.

He shall glorify Me. For He shall receive of mine and shall SHOW it unto you.
(John 16:13,14).

Apostle Paul confirms it when he writes thus:

But as it is written, EYES has not SEEN, nor EAR HEARD, neither have ENTERED into the HEART of Man, the things which GOD has prepared for them (you and I) that LOVE Him.

But GOD has REVEALED them unto us by His SPIRIT. For the SPIRIT searches ALL things, yes, the DEEP things of God.

For what man knows the things of a man, save (except) the spirit of man which is in him? Even so the things of His knows no man, but the SPIRIT of GOD.

Now we (you and I in Christ) RECEIVED, not the spirit of the World, but the SPIRIT which is of GOD. That we (you and I) might KNOW the things that are FREELY given to us of God (based on tthe divine PROMISES of the COVENANT to Abraham, which is much more better in JESUS CHRIST).

Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teaches, but which the HOLY GHOST teaches. Comparing SPIRITUAL things with SPIRITUAL.

But the NATURAL man (unbelievers) receives not the things of the SPIRIT of GOD. For they are FOOLISHNESS unto him. Neither can he know them, because they are SPIRITUALLY discerned.

But he that is SPIRITUAL judges ALL things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

For who has known the MIND of the LORD, that he may instruct Him? But we (you and I) have the MIND of CHRIST. Halleluyah!
(1: Corinthians 2:9-14).

Do you get it!

Second Person: The HOLY SAINT.

Who is both the RECEIVER and BELIEVER of divine COVENANT (in Christ) in this World. That is, he or she (in Christ) who receives and believes the awareness of the PROMISES of divine COVENANT brought by the HOLY SPIRIT to him or her (in Christ) in this World and experience and enjoy the PERFORMANCES (manifestations) that comes thereafter.

JESUS CHRIST says that:

....if you and I can BELIEVE, all things are POSSIBLE to him (or her) that BELIEVES.
(Mark 9:23).

The Bible further reveals that:

For with the HEART man BELIEVES unto RIGHTEOUSNESS and with the MOUTH confession is made unto SALVATION (freedom from any kind of thing, be it sin, sickness, suffering, poverty, etc). (Romans 10:10).

But as MANY as RECEIVED Him, to them gave He POWER to BECOME the SONS (or daughters) of GOD, even to them that BELIEVE on His name. (John 1:12).

You RECEIVING and BELIEVING long enough, what you have being ministered to by GOD, whether through :

1. The HOLY SPIRIT within you

2. An Angel

3. The Bible

4. The HOLY SPIRIT within another Person

5. A Book

6. Observation

7. Others like dream, vision, trance, etc.

is critical in seeing to the PERFORMANCES (manifestations) of the PROMISES of the COVENANT in your life and affairs in Christ in this World by the PERFORMER (Holy Spirit).

Now, it is unfortunate, many genuine CHILDREN of GOD in Christ are ignorant of the critical MINISTRY of the HOLY SPIRIT to their life and affairs in Christ in this World in being AWARE and SEEING to the PERFORMANCES (manifestations) of the PROMISES of divine COVENANT in their life and living in Christ in this World. So sad!

They do not have REAL RELATIONSHIP (communion and communication) with the HOLY SPIRIT within them. Therefore, they are unaware of what GOD has specifically and uniquely prepared for them as PROMISES of the divine COVENANT they are in with GOD in Christ in this World.

Are you one of them in Christ in this World?

Remember, the Bible reveals that it is only those:

1. Who are led by the SPIRIT of GOD are the SONS (daughters) of GOD in Christ in this World. (Romans 8:14).

2. Who are led by the SPIRIT of GOD are living by GRACE in Christ in this World and not the Law. (Galatians 5:18).

Unfortunately also many genuine CHILDREN of GOD in Christ are ignorant of the critical PLACE of their PERSONAL BELIEVE in the revealed PROMISES of the divine COVENANT to them in Christ in this World.

Whether, general PROMISES written in the scripture (the Bible) or specific and unique PROMISES revealed to them personally by the HOLY SPIRIT, in SEEING to the PERFORMANCES (manifestations) of the PROMISES of divine COVENANT in their life and living in Christ in this World.

They do not have REAL FAITH (conviction and confidence) in GOD. Therefore, they are unable to please and receive from GOD that which has being specifically and uniquely prepared for them as PROMISES of the divine COVENANT they are in with God in Christ in this World

Are you one of them in Christ in this World?

Remember, the Bible reveals that only those who have FAITH pleases God and receives rewards from Him.

But without FAITH it is IMPOSSIBLE to PLEASE Him. For he that comes to GOD must BELIEVE that He is and that He is a REWARDER of them that diligently SEEK Him. (Hebrews 11:6).

Do you get it?

Always remember that your FAITH (believe) is a product of your MINDSET. Therefore, SET your MIND consciously and confidently on the WORD of GOD and you see the daily PERFORMANCES (manifestations) of the PROMISES of the divine COVENANT by the PERFORMER (Holy Spirit) in your life and living in Christ in this World. (Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 2:15; Colossians 3:16).

Now, being CONFIDENT of this very things that He (God) which has begun a GOOD WORK in you will PERFORM it until the day of JESUS CHRIST. Yes, He will! (Philippians 1:6).

It is POSSIBLE. Only BELIEVE long enough! (Hebrews 6:12-20; Mark 9:23).

God bless you.

MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger
(Author & Speaker)
Phone/Whatsapp: +234 802 827 8092