Activating a glorious future

Text: Job 8:7, Deut.26:19, Ex.3:8 & 17

Topic: Activating a glorious future

This topic shall be considered with the following sub-heading:

Background to the study

During the journey into the future (Joseph a case study)

Nuggets for activating the glorious future

Conclusion

Background to the study

The book Job unveils a story that should help us to understand that God is sovereign and just, even though we may not understand His ways,( Is.55:8-9) and also to clearly clarify that suffering is not automatically a result of sin or wickedness ( as against a popular belief) nor is blessing a result of righteousness. 

The book of Job has forty two (42) chapters, but we are concerned about eight chapter, the eight chapter of Job unveils to us the discussion between Job and his friends and precisely Bildad. The referenced verse shows a response to Job but the statement is Positive, Prophetic (Job 42:12), Realistic, Comforting and aligns with other scriptures Hagg.2:9 & 1 Cor.6:19.As such can be considered, may God help us see, align and grant us the grace to appropriate His intent for this message and by extension this conference in Jesus mighty name.  Amen. 

During the journey into the future (Joseph a case study)

There are various possibilities that even the believer with the best attitude and deepest gift can encounter on his/her way to the future, however we are sure that all things work together for our ultimate good Rom 8:28. Some of these are:

(a)    Parent’s house – a place of care, concern, special Love/coat of many colours Gen.37:3

(b)   Pit- a place of hopelessness.Gen.37:23-24

(c)    Potiphar’s house- training ground, made for sharpening/sharpening, this may not be devoid of temptation and trials/lies and set ups. Gen 39:1-20

(d)   Prison- about to happen which come with delivery pains (the darker the night the nearer the day), responsibility and relationship will still be calling and must not be taken for granted. Gen 39:20- 40:23

(e)    Palace- The glorious future arrives. Gen.41:39-45

(Perhaps you are going through unpleasant experience now kindly note that what you are going through is a transition/phase never ever make it or allow others make it your conclusion.)

Nuggets for activating the glorious future

v  Know God, lean and trust Him/His word and Power alone and wholly Josh.1:8,Ps.20:7,John 15:5

v  Discover your purpose ( your purpose is the key to your future),how do I discover my purpose:

God is our manufacturer and every manufacturer knows the why (purpose) of every product, ask God for your purpose.

What am I gifted/graced to do

What do I love to do, can do it for free any day/ anytime

What do I do both excellently and differently

What do I grasp and I am overtly and impressively creative at

v Get the right skill/education/experience 1 Sam.16:16ff...

v Be disciplined Dan 1:8

v Associate rightly/correctly 1 Cor.15:33

v Take steps/ do something. Ex 14:15

Conclusion

There is no future on earth whose duration is more than a flash when compared to eternity, what are we doing in preparation for the future where the glory of Jesus will be unveiled/revealed Titus 2:13 Jesus is still knocking open the door of your heart today Rev 3:20.come to Him today.

Shalom.

Praises in difficulties (word)

TEXT: Psalm 34:1-3

TOPIC: Praises in difficulties

By

Pastor Gbenga Aluko.

The topic will be discussed under the following sub-headings:

Introduction

Definitions

Why we need to praise God even in difficulties

Examples of those who praised God even in difficulties

Conclusion

Introduction

Man is a tripartite being, a trinity of three compartment viz: being spirit soul and body 1 Thess.5:23 says now may the God of peace make you holy in everything and may your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again Amen. Also Hebrew 4:12 says for the word of God is alive and powerful it is sharper than the sharpest two edged sword cutting between the soul and spirit, between joint and marrow, it exposes the innermost thoughts and desires. Key: man is tripartite has a form of trinity also knowing fully well that he (man) was created in the image of God who is tripartite/trinity.

The body houses the other two components, and was configured to give expression/reaction to what it is happening to and around it. As such even in the bible you will see expression like: Luke 2:29-30 which says now let your servant die in peace as you have promised for I have seen the salvation of Israel. John 5:7 says the impotent man answered I have no man. Mark 15:34 says and in the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice Eloi Eloi Lama Sabathani translated as my God my God why have you forsaken me.( all were voiced reaction of what they were going through at that time).  

Definitions

(a)    Praise which is Yadah in Hebrew and means give thanks, there are also two Hebrew word which are related but with slightly different meanings viz: Halal which means exhorting God with voice while Zamar which means voice with timbrel and harp (or more recently with musical instruments).

(b)   Difficulties:

A time of dashed hope         John 5:37

A time of sickness                Matt.9:20-23, Mark 5:25-34, Luke 8:43-48

Death and near death experience Daniel 3.

Time when things are not going well 2 king 2:19

NB- the funny thing about difficulty is that Jesus promised us victory as we go through our share off difficulty John 16:33.  (Not immunity from difficulty)

Why we need to praise God even in difficulties

It shows that we recognise His supremacy even over our difficulties, Psalm 22:28 says kingship belongs to the Lord and He rules over the nations.

It is a show of an unwavering trust in Him, Psalm 20:7 some trust in Horses others in chariots but we will trust/remember the name of our God. Job 13:15 say although he slays me still I will trust Him.

It is an invitation/weapon for intervention, a way of escape from the difficulties Acts 16:25-26 

It is a commandment, it is not conditional Psalm 150:1-6.

Few examples of those who praised God especially in difficult times

King David wrote Psalm 34 (our anchor text) amongst others when he was running for his dear life and particularly pretended to be mad to get away from Abimelech and in the Psalm (our text) he didn’t just praise God he especially encouraged others to do same what a faith, what a graced mastery of the flesh and difficulties that he was going through. May God help us in Jesus mighty name amen.

Job in Job 1:20-21 received four negative reports destroying all the five things that made him qualify as the richest in the entire area/east as some version puts it viz: first report his Oxen and Donkey Job 1:14&15,second – Sheep vs.16,third Camel vs.17, fourth his ten children vs.18 & 19. Still Job fell to worship and praised the name of the Lord. Vs.20 & 21. What a great challenge and model to us

Paul in prison wrote Phil 4:4 which says rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice a prisoner telling “freemen” to rejoice in the Lord.

Paul and Silas imprisoned for the sake of the gospel, still were noted to be praising God Acts 16:25-26.

Conclusion

Our relationship/depth in God will show in whether/how we praise God especially in difficult season/period. However God commands us to praise Him Ps.150 and this may include sacrifice of praise Hab. 3:17-18, Heb.13:15, James 1:2-4, Rom. 5:3.Summarily praise looks good both from you and on you, is your life and action praising God now and in preparation for eternity, Jesus is coming soon be ready.

WE KNOW IN PART.

Shalom.

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