Jesus Christ counselled you and I thus:
No man can serve TWO masters: for either he will HATE the one, and LOVE the other; or else he will HOLD to the one, and DESPISE the other. You cannot serve GOD and MAMMON. Therefore I say unto you, Take NO thought for your life, what you shall EAT, or what you shall DRINK; nor yet for your body, what you shall PUT on. Is not the life MORE than meat, and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father FEEDS them. Are you not much BETTER than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? And why take you thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall He not much more clothe you, O ye of LITTLE FAITH? Therefore take NO thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after ALL these things do the GENTILES seek:) for your heavenly Father KNOWS that you have NEED of ALL these things. But SEEK you FIRST the KINGDOM OF GOD, and His RIGHTEOUSNESS; and ALL these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore NO thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall TAKE thought for the things of itself. SUFFICIENT unto the day is the evil thereof. (Matthew 6:24-33).
Jesus Christ revealed that you and I CANNOT love and serve God and the same time, loving and serving mammon (the god of money) in this World. True!
Jesus Christ revealed that you and I living in this World is MORE important than working for money, food, clothing and material things each day. True!
Jesus Christ revealed that you and I are MORE important and valuable than the birds that flies, which sow not, reap not or gather into barn, but God provides for them each day. That none of us can add to our stature. If God clothed the flowers, then we need not worry about what we will wear. True!
Jesus Christ revealed that worrying about these things and HOW we will survive each day is a proof of our LITTLE FAITH towards God and His faithfulness and ability to provide for us each day. True!
Jesus Christ revealed that you and I shouldn't worry about what WE should eat, drink or wear. That these things are what the people of the world wake up each day to work for and it should not be the primary reason for waking or working for each day. True!
Jesus Christ revealed that you and I should KNOW that our heavenly Father knows we have need of all these things in this World. True!
Jesus Christ therefore revealed that if you and I will seek FIRST the KINGDOM OF GOD (the Holy Spirit) and His RIGHTEOUSNESS, all these things shall be added unto us. True!
Jesus Christ further revealed that you and I need NOT worry for tomorrow's needs, but to take our living in this World per day. That tomorrow will take care of itself, for sufficient is the evil for each day. True!
Why did Jesus Christ counselled that you and I seek FIRST the KINGDOM OF GOD (the Holy Spirit)?
He (Jesus Christ) revealed why thus:
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. All things that the Father has are mine: therefore said I, that He shall take of mine, and shall SHOW it unto you. A little while, and you shall not see me: and again, a little while, and you shall see me, because I go to the Father. (John 16:13-16; John 4:38).
Apostle John then gave insight into the guiding role of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives thus:
But the ANOINTING (Holy Spirit) which you have received of Him abides in YOU, and you need NOT that any man teach you: but as the same anointing TEACHES you of ALL things, and is TRUTH, and is NO lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall ABIDE in Him. (1 John 2:27; Isaiah 10:27).
Apostle Paul also gave us insight into the revelational role of the HOLY SPIRIT in our lives thus:
But as it is written, EYE hath not seen, nor EAR heard, neither have entered into the HEART of man, the things which GOD has PREPARED for THEM that LOVE Him. But God has REVEALED them unto US by His SPIRIT: for the Spirit SEARCHES all things, yea, the DEEP things of GOD. For what man KNOWS the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? Even so the things of God knows NO man, but the SPIRIT of GOD. Now we have received, NOT the spirit of the world, BUT the Spirit which is of God; that WE might KNOW the THINGS that are freely GIVEN to us of God. 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 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 have the MIND of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:9-16)
Because of the above revealed roles and many others, the KINGDOM OF GOD (the HOLY SPIRIT) should play in our lives, Jesus Christ taught us to PRAY thus:
After this manner therefore PRAY you: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your KINGDOM (the Holy Spirit) COME. Your WILL be DONE in earth, as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:9,10).
Do you get it?
That was before Jesus Christ died and resurrected. After His resurrection, the KINGDOM of GOD (the Holy Spirit of Christ) comes within anyone that genuinely believes in Him as his or her personal Lord and Saviour in this World. True!
The KINGDOM of GOD (the Holy Spirit of Christ) has come into the World living (walking and working) in humans. True! (Philippians 2:12, 13; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18).
Jesus Christ once revealed thus:
But if I CAST out DEVIL by the SPIRIT of GOD, then the KINGDOM of GOD is come unto you. (Matthew 12:28).
Sadly, many genuine Christians run from pillars to poles, seeking solutions to their problems in this World. This is because they are ignorant of the truth that the KINGDOM of GOD (the Holy Spirit of Christ) that supply the divine PRINCIPLE (wisdom) and POWER of God in Christ to meet the needs of the children of God in Christ in this World is WITHIN them. So sad!
Did not the Bible revealed to us thus:
To whom God would make known what is the RICHES of the GLORY of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is CHRIST in YOU, the HOPE of GLORY (on earth now and in heaven someday)? (Colossians 1:27; 1 Corinthians 1:24; Philippians 4:19; Revelation 5:9,10).
Again, did the Bible reveals to us thus:
Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ASK or THINK, according to the POWER that WORKS in US, (Ephesians 3:20; Acts 1:4-8; Acts 2; Philippians 2:13 ; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18).
Do you get it?
All you need is within you. True!
That is why Jesus Christ counselled His disciples then before His departure thus:
And when He was demanded of the Pharisees, when the KINGDOM of GOD should come, He answered them and said, The KINGDOM of GOD comes NOT with OBSERVATION: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the KINGDOM of GOD is WITHIN you. And He said unto the disciples, The days will come, when you shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you shall not see it. And they shall say to you, see here; or, see there: go NOT after them, nor follow them. (Luke 17:20-23; John 14:16,17; Matthew 12:28).
Do you get it?
You must stop running here and there in 2017, looking for solutions to your challenges. Yes, you must stop because the solutions are within you. True!
God has given you thus:
Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou STIR up the GIFT of God, which is in YOU by the putting on of my hands. For God has NOT given US the spirit of fear; but of POWER, and LOVE, and SOUND mind. (2 Timothy 1:6,7).
And the Bible reveals thus:
Now the LORD is that SPIRIT: and WHERE the Spirit of the Lord is, there is LIBERTY (freedom). (2 Corinthians 3:17; Galatian 5:1; John 8:36).
Therefore, it is time for YOU to COME boldly to the throne of grace for YOURSELF in 2017. Yes, because the commandment is thus:
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).
Therefore, it is time for YOU to clearly hear the VOICE of GOD for YOURSELF from within you in 2017 and humbly obey it to your victory and advantage in 2017. True!
Why?
Because only those who are led by the KINGDOM of GOD (the Holy Spirit of Christ) are the Sons and daughters of God in Christ in this World. True! (Romans 8:14).
Why?
Because only those who are led by the KINGDOM of GOD (the Holy Spirit of Christ) are not under the LAW of the Old Testament (covenant), but living in GRACE of the New Testament (covenant) in Christ Jesus. True! (Galatians 5:18).
When you and I PRAY, the KINGDOM OF GOD (the Holy Spirit of Christ) within us is STIRRED up to SUPPLY our needs or that particular need according to God's riches in glory in Christ Jesus. True!
That is why Apostle Paul said thus:
For I KNOW that this shall TURN to my salvation through your PRAYER, and the SUPPLY of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:19; Ephesians 3:20; Philippians 4:19).
That is why Jesus Christ said thus:
And He spake a parable unto them to this end, that MEN ought ALWAYS to PRAY, and NOT to FAINT; Saying, there was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. And shall NOT God avenge His own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though He bear long with them? I tell you that He will AVENGE them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man comes, shall He find FAITH on the earth? (Luke 18:1-8; Luke 11:9-13, Matthew 7:7-12).
Now, remember, you and I do not really know how to PRAY according to the WILL of GOD for us par time, therefore, the KINGDOM of GOD (the Holy Spirit of Christ) within us help us to pray alright. True!
The Bible reveals thus:
Likewise the SPIRIT also HELPS our infirmities: for WE know NOT what WE should PRAY for as WE ought: but the SPIRIT itself makes INTERCESSION for US with groanings which cannot be uttered. And He that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because He MAKES intercession for the SAINTS according to the WILL of God. And we know that ALL things WORK together for GOOD to them that LOVE God, to them who are the called according to His PURPOSE. (Romans 8:26-28; 1 Corinthians 2:9-16).
Do you get it?
Remember, God only answers our PRAYERS according to His own WILL for us in Christ par time and not according to our own will. True! Never! (Proverbs 19:21).
That is why Apostle John said thus:
And this is the CONFIDENCE that we have in Him, that, if we ASK any thing according to His WILL, He HEARS us: And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we HAVE the petitions that we desired of him. (1 John 5:14,15)
Again, that is why Apostle Paul counselled thus:
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you PRESENT your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your REASONABLE service. And be NOT conformed to this world: but be you TRANSFORMED by the RENEWING of your mind, that ye may PROVE what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, WILL of God. (Romans 12:1,2; 1 John 2:15-17).
You and I have a divine TREASURE within us that when we stir Him up by effective (Bible-based, Holy Spirit inspired) and fervent (passionate) PRAYERS, we gets our needs and other people's needs met. True! (James 5:16-18; Acts 3:1-12; Romans 8:26-28).
Apostle Paul revealed thus:
But we have this TREASURE in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the POWER may be of God, and not of us. (2 Corinthians 4:7).
Therefore, drawing wisdom from the above scriptural revelations and reviews, your true SUCCESSES for 2017 as genuine child of God in Christ in this World should not be about:
1. How much MONEY you are MAKING par day/month. No!
2. How much MONEY you are MANAGING par day/month. No!
3. How much Money you are MULTIPLYING par day/month. No!
True SUCCESSES for you as genuine child of God in Christ in this World for 2017 should be about:
How much of the VOICE of GOD in Christ by the Holy Spirit's PROMPTINGS, ENLIGHTENMENTS and INSPIRATIONS from within you:
1. Are you HEARING par day/month as you journey in Christ daily, weekly and monthly in 2017 in this World of majority, self driven people? True!
2. Are you SEEING par day/month as you journey in Christ daily, weekly and monthly in 2017 in this World of majority, self driven people? True!
3. Are you PERCEIVING par day/month as you journey in Christ daily, weekly and monthly in 2017 in this World of majority, self driven people? True!
4. Are you THINKING (mediating) par day/month as you journey in Christ daily, weekly and monthly in 2017 in this World of majority, self driven people? True!
5. Are you LEARNING par day/month as you journey in Christ daily, weekly and monthly in 2017 in this World of majority, self driven people? True!
6. Are you UNDERSTANDING par day/month as you journey in Christ daily, weekly and monthly in 2017 in this World of majority, self driven people? True!
7. Are you SPEAKING (confessing) par day/month as you journey in Christ daily, weekly and monthly in 2017 in this World of majority, self driven people? True!
8. Are LEADING you par day/month as you journey in Christ daily, weekly and monthly in 2017 in this World of majority, self driven people ? True!
9. Are you FOLLOWING par day/month as you journey in Christ daily, weekly and monthly in 2017 in this World of majority, self driven people? True!
10. Are you OBEYING (doing) par day/month as you journey in Christ daily, weekly and monthly in 2017 in this World of majority, self driven people?True! (Job 32:8).
11. Are HELPING you par day/month as you journey in Christ daily, weekly and monthly in 2017 in this World of majority, self driven people? True!
12. Are COMFORTING you par day/month as you journey in Christ daily, weekly and monthly in 2017 in this World of majority, self driven people? True!
These are what God, your heavenly Father, sees as true or good SUCCESSES for you in Christ in this World for 2017. They are His expectations or counsels for you and through you in Christ in 2017 in this World. They are the expectations you are supposed to have that will not be cut short in 2017 in Christ in this World. True! It is not your physical possessions, which are supposed to be one of your byproducts from your willingness and obedient to His Holy Spirit's prompting, enlightenment and inspiration in 2017. True!
The Bible reveals thus:
This book of the law shall (the Word of God) NOT depart OUT of your MOUTH ; but you shalt MEDITATE therein day and night, that you may observe to DO according to ALL that is written therein: for THEN you shalt MAKE your WAY prosperous, and THEN you shalt HAVE good success. (Joshua 1:8; Psalm 19:7-14; Psalm 1:1-3; Jeremiah 29:11; Proverbs 24:14; Proverbs 19:21).
And Jesus Christ confirmed it thus:
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that enters NOT by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter opens; and the SHEEP hear His VOICE: and He CALLS His own sheep by name, and LEADS them out. And when He puts forth His own sheep, He goes before them, and the SHEEP follow HIM: for THEY know his VOICE. And a stranger will they NOT follow, but will FLEE from him: for they know NOT the voice of strangers. This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them. Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and FIND pasture. The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep. (John 10:1-11).
Do you get it?
Don't be deceived, if your SUCCESSES in 2017 are not byproducts of God's Spirit promptings, enlightenments and inspirations, then they are FAILURES (investments and successes in the flesh) in the sight and side of God.
Meaning, they are not necessarily true or good SUCCESSES before God, who have recreated and ordained you in Christ to carry good WORKS to get good SUCCESSES in 2017 and beyond in Christ in this World. True!
The Bible counselled thus:
Be not deceived; God is not MOCKED: for whatsoever a man SOW, that shall he also REAP. For he that sows to his FLESH shall of the flesh CORRUPTION; but he that sows to the SPIRIT shall of the Spirit reap LIFE EVERLASTING. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:7-10; Matthew 6:19-21).
Now, know and note this, that we who are saved (recreated) by God in Christ in this World, ALREADY have ordained GOOD WORKS in this World that we are meant to walk in par time by the promptings, enlightenments, inspirations and empowerments (helps) of the Holy Spirit of Christ within us to shine as divine LIGHTS in this World. True!
The Bible reveals thus:
For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For WE 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; Matthew 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:9,10; John 9:4,5).
Again, know and note this, that we who are saved (regenerated) by God in Christ in this World, ALREADY have a promise from our God and Father for 2017 thus:
If you be WILLING and OBEDIENT, you shall EAT the GOOD of the land: But if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD has spoken it. (Isaiah 1:19, 20).
The latter we not be you and I portion and experience in 2017 in Jesus name.
Now, know and note again that God did not guaranteed you and I a smooth ride in 2017, but we got His Word backing, when we HUMBLY, SACRIFICIALLY, WILLINGLY and OBEDIENTLY follow His Spirit's promptings, enlightenments and inspirations in 2017 and beyond.
Therefore, based on the Word of God in Isaiah 1:19,20, I can confidently assure you to start REJOICING because 2017 is a done deal, if you stay sensitive, humbly and obedient enough to the LEADING of the Spirit of God within you. True!
This is because God is NOT a man, that He should LIE; neither the son of man, that He should repent: has He said, and shall He NOT do it? Or has He spoken, and shall He NOT make it good? (Numbers 23:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; 1 Peter 5:6-10).
Think about it!
2017...you and I NEXT LEVEL SUCCESS (new chapter). Are you ready?
God bless you.
MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
Visit www.shiftstatusinternational.com
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