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
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