FLEE FROM DECEPTION

TEXT: MATT.2:8

TOPIC: FLEE FROM DECEPTION

The topic will be considered with five sub-headings viz:

Foreword

Definition

Background to the text

What the spirit of deception does

How to flee from deception

Foreword

A lot of things had been done in recent time to modernise or beautify the concept(deception), some of them are: “white lies”, business/relationship management/PR which promises what cannot be done, some packages/packaging which adds features/qualities not available in the product/services, arranged miracle(s)/signs and wonders as against those heaven powered and real, officials who launches sub- standard or white Elephant projects, sportsperson who only wins by cheating, double faced Christians with saintly talks and moves specially displayed in church or on altars only. All these are acts of deception/gaining by deception. 

Definition

According to Oxford Advance Learners Dictionary International Students Edition Eight Edition deception among other definitions means the act of deliberately making somebody believe something that is not true.

Background to the text Matt 2:8

 A king was born, the star appeared in distant east land, and wise men saw the star and had pure intention to worship Him which made them leave their land to Bethlehem in Judea.

However at that time there was a ruler king Herod although he had his palace in Jerusalem, Bethlehem in Judea is part of his jurisdiction, alarmingly he was disturbed at the news of a BABY KING albeit with a great star, mandate, message and power. He craftily feigned his intention to kill as that of worship thank God for God that can’t be deceived may He continue to help us against those with deadly intentions around us in Jesus mighty name.  

What the spirit of deception does

·         It creates shame and fear                                      Gen 3:1-11

·         It brings death                                 Acts 5:1-10, 2 Chro. 18:21ff

·         It attracts God’s hatred                                           Ps: 5:6,101:7

·         It births suffering                                Gen 27:28ff,29:18 ff,31:7

·         It births curses                                      Joshua 9:22-23,Gen 3:14

·         It is the spirit of the devil whose final home has been decided Rev 12:9, 21:8. Don’t be his companion

How to flee from deception

·         Don’t associate/dissociate from any discovered deceiver Ps. 1:1,1 Cor.15:33

·         Know God sincerely and be determined to stand for him no matter the situation or possible outcome                                                 Job 13:15

·         Ask God for the grace both to discover and stand for Him. Rom 9:16

·         Rebuke and uproot every seed of deception found in you in Jesus mighty name.                         Matt 15:13.

Flee from deception don’t be another Herod.

Remain blessed and rapturable.

Shalom

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WHEN MEN SLEPT

TEXT: MATT 13:24-28

TOPIC: WHEN MEN SLEPT

The study will be done with these outline:

·         Introduction

·         Background

·         Foreword

·         How to stay alert

·         Conclusion

Introduction

God made rest and the day for it being the Seventh/Sabbath day Gen 2:2.Sleeping is a form of rest that is needed to keep the body functioning effectively. Having said these, we should note that a lot of things happens in the night which includes but is not limited to the work of the enemy as highlighted in verse 28 of the text. God also visits when men sleeps physically as He did to the following:

Jacob                                  Gen 28:16

Joseph                                Gen 37:5

Pharaoh                             Gen 41:1 ff.

Adam                                  Gen 2:21 (Even God had to make man sleep to remove something)

May God grant us vigilance and understanding in Jesus name.

Background  

The Gospel according to Mathew is the first book in the New Testament written by Matthew before  AD 100.Jesus had started several teaching a while back which includes the chapter before that of the text (chapter 12),this continued in the referenced chapter (13),the chapter has in it several Parables which includes:

The parable of the Sower                                              vs. 1-23

       The parable of the Tares                                              vs.  24-30

       The parable of the mustard seed                                  vs.   31-32

       The parable of the Leaven                                           vs.  33-35

       The Parable of the hidden treasure                              vs.  44

       The Parable of the Pearl                                              vs. 45-46

       The Parable of drawing in the net                               vs. 47-52

        Each of the parable has vital lesson(s) to teach may God help us as we study a phrase in one of the Parables.  

Foreword      

·         A blind Soldier, A mad Soldier and a sleeping Soldier even in a battle or war front (if possible to have any of them) are on fast lane to destruction but can only be saved by the limitless Grace of God. (The world is a battlefield in the realm of the Spirit although so that nobody starts fighting everyone and everything including even furniture. John 16:33,Eph 6:12)

·         According to Advanced Learners Dictionary International Student’s Edition Eight Edition, sleep is to rest with eyes closed, mind and body not active. There are however two kinds of sleep: Physical sleep and Spiritual sleep. This parable is talking more about Spiritual sleep than physical.(spiritual sleep of :sin, Prayerlessness, Laziness all ungodly exhibitions)
 

·           Prayer is a source and preserver of good gifts/things in the same vein sleep is the source/preserver of evil gifts.

How to stay alert CACGHB 7 STANZA 4, 2 KINGS 5:25-26

·         Pray and fast more: Prayers and fasting is not for God but for us, it helps our spiritual sensitivity and alertness. (There is a high dimension of prayer called praying in the Spirit, praying with tongues as the Holy Spirit provides utterance God).pray till: praying grace falls, till spiritual alertness descends or is sharpened.

·         Holiness: Ps 24:3

·         Be an addicted student and doer of the word of God. John 6:63

·         Ask for grace to be alive in the Spirit at all times Matt 7:7,2king 6:17.

·         Listen to and associate with anointed vessels, it sharpens spiritually. relationships either increases, limits or reduces those involved.

Conclusion

In the words of Jesus in Matt 26:41 children of God are underscored the need to watch and pray, to enjoy God, our lives as provided and promised by God 3 John 2,1 Cor. 2:9 being spiritually alert is sacrosanct.

Shalom.

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