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
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