I am a
forgiven sinner
A failure whom Jesus rescued from the chains of death by sin
A failure whom Jesus rescued from the chains of death by sin
Redeemed by
the gracious blood of Jesus Christ
I am a
product of forgiveness
I was a no
body until Jesus welcomed me to his kingdom
And made me
an heir of this kingdom
Principles of Kings
Here
Are the Characteristics of a King... Part 1
1. A king is never voted into power.
His power is inherent from birth.
2. A king is king by birthright.
His kingship is not conferred by men. We do not make him king, all we can do is acknowledge that he is king.
3. A king cannot be voted out of power.
He was king before this world began, and he will still be king after it has passed away.
4. A king's authority is absolute.
When the king speaks, he speaks with absolute authority.
5. A king's word is law.
No one can countermand his orders, negate his pronouncements, set aside his decrees, or amend his statutes.
6. A king personally owns everything in his domain.
A kingdom is the only form of government where the ruler owns everything and everyone.
7. A king's decree is unchanging.
Matthew 24:35.. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my WORDS will by no means pass away.
Here is something to meditate on:
Psalm 19:7-11 (7) The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; (8) The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; (9) The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever. The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. (10) More to be desired are they than gold, yea than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. (11) Moreover by them your servant is warned, and in keeping them, there is great reward.
Revelation 11:15 The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign for ever and ever.
His power is inherent from birth.
2. A king is king by birthright.
His kingship is not conferred by men. We do not make him king, all we can do is acknowledge that he is king.
3. A king cannot be voted out of power.
He was king before this world began, and he will still be king after it has passed away.
4. A king's authority is absolute.
When the king speaks, he speaks with absolute authority.
5. A king's word is law.
No one can countermand his orders, negate his pronouncements, set aside his decrees, or amend his statutes.
6. A king personally owns everything in his domain.
A kingdom is the only form of government where the ruler owns everything and everyone.
7. A king's decree is unchanging.
Matthew 24:35.. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my WORDS will by no means pass away.
Here is something to meditate on:
Psalm 19:7-11 (7) The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; (8) The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; (9) The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever. The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. (10) More to be desired are they than gold, yea than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. (11) Moreover by them your servant is warned, and in keeping them, there is great reward.
Revelation 11:15 The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign for ever and ever.
Here
Are the Characteristics of a King ... Part 2
8. A king chooses who will be a citizen
The people do not vote for the king, but in essence, he votes for them.
9. A king embodies the government of his kingdom.
The Kingdom of Heaven is here because the king of Heaven is in the hearts and lives of His citizens.
10. A king's presence is the presence of his authority.
When the king shows up, his full authority is present. Kingdom citizens may always exercise kingly authority because the king is always present with them.
11. A king's wealth is measured by his property.
The King of Heaven owns everything, everywhere, in both the natural and supernatural realms.
12. A king's prosperity is measured by the status of his citizens.
A citizen of the kingdom of Heaven automatically prospers because the king of Heaven is the wealthiest of all.
13. A king's name is the essence of his authority.
Jesus the King has delegated His authority to His citizens. He promised to do anything that they asked in His name.
14. A king's citizenry represent his glory.
Kingdom citizens are to reflect the character of their king, who is righteous, just, benevolent, compassionate and full of glory.
Kingdom citizens are to reflect the nature and character of their king, who is righteous.
The people do not vote for the king, but in essence, he votes for them.
9. A king embodies the government of his kingdom.
The Kingdom of Heaven is here because the king of Heaven is in the hearts and lives of His citizens.
10. A king's presence is the presence of his authority.
When the king shows up, his full authority is present. Kingdom citizens may always exercise kingly authority because the king is always present with them.
11. A king's wealth is measured by his property.
The King of Heaven owns everything, everywhere, in both the natural and supernatural realms.
12. A king's prosperity is measured by the status of his citizens.
A citizen of the kingdom of Heaven automatically prospers because the king of Heaven is the wealthiest of all.
13. A king's name is the essence of his authority.
Jesus the King has delegated His authority to His citizens. He promised to do anything that they asked in His name.
14. A king's citizenry represent his glory.
Kingdom citizens are to reflect the character of their king, who is righteous, just, benevolent, compassionate and full of glory.
Kingdom citizens are to reflect the nature and character of their king, who is righteous.
He has no
only made me a king but also an Ambassador
Characteristics
of ambassadors
The
Characteristics of an Ambassador
1.
Appointed by the king, not voted in
to position
2. Appointed to represent the state or kingdom
3. Committed only to the state's interests
4. Embodies the nation, state or kingdom
5. Totally covered by the state
6. Is the responsibility of the state
7. Totally protected by his government
8. Never becomes a citizen of the state or kingdom to which he is assigned
9. Can only be recalled by the king or president
10. Has access to all his nation's wealth for assignment
11. Never speaks his personal position on any issue, only his nation's official position; and
12. His goal is to influence the territory for his kingdom government.
2. Appointed to represent the state or kingdom
3. Committed only to the state's interests
4. Embodies the nation, state or kingdom
5. Totally covered by the state
6. Is the responsibility of the state
7. Totally protected by his government
8. Never becomes a citizen of the state or kingdom to which he is assigned
9. Can only be recalled by the king or president
10. Has access to all his nation's wealth for assignment
11. Never speaks his personal position on any issue, only his nation's official position; and
12. His goal is to influence the territory for his kingdom government.
From a no body Jesus called me
blessed
What it means to be blessed:-
When you are blessed the bible literally means that you are happy, fortunate, prosperous and enviable
The characteristic s of a blessed man:-
When you are blessed the bible literally means that you are happy, fortunate, prosperous and enviable
The characteristic s of a blessed man:-
•Does
not walk in the counsel of the wicked
•Does
not seat in the seat of the scoffers
•His
delight is in the law of the Lord
•Meditates
on this law day and night
•He
is like a tree planted by the streams of water
•It
yields fruit in all seasons
•Leaf
does not wither
•Whatever
he does prospers
Judges 6:1 and following
Judges 6:1 and following
People who know you today will
struggle to identify you tomorrow:
Gideon is our first point of reference
Judges 6:12-14
The first thing that Gideon did was to check himself to understand who was being addressed in this case
The first thing that Gideon did was to check himself to understand who was being addressed in this case
Gideon when told to stand out for
his tribe Israel asked God:-
-if the lord is with us why this
condition of annihilation
-but God calls him a man of valor
for he views you as he created you to be and not as you take yourself.
God may not use the methods you are
used
Tired of your situation?
God is ready is ready to wait for
you and turn it for your good vs. 18
Let’s look at Elisha
His call is recorded in the book of 1 Kings 19.19-21
His call was divinely prescribed by Jehovah not even Elijah himself or the group of 50 prophets could do anything about it. 1Kings19:15-18
His call is recorded in the book of 1 Kings 19.19-21
His call was divinely prescribed by Jehovah not even Elijah himself or the group of 50 prophets could do anything about it. 1Kings19:15-18
2 Kings 2:1-21
People close to you will scare you
that soon you will be a no body because of what is about to happen.
But not until they know that the
Lord is my God.
Yes Elijah is gone and I have no man to look up to except the living God, Who is from everlasting to everlasting
Yes Elijah is gone and I have no man to look up to except the living God, Who is from everlasting to everlasting
The story becomes better when they
had crossed the Jordan
Elishah, the despised one vs. 8 does
the trick
Vs. 9 Elijah to Elisha “Tell me what
you want”
Vs. 9 Elisha replies, “Let me
inherit a double portion of your Spirit”
Elijah replies “The thing you have
asked is very difficult”
There are things you have asked the
lord but for them to come through for you then, you have to keep vigil”
Vs.12 Elijah made sure he was alert
until he saw Elijah taken up by the chariot of fire
And when Elijah dropped his cloak,
Elisha picked it
This is where the story becomes
sweeter
For it is here that Elisha’s story
begins to be written
Vs. 14 Elisha activated his faith to
prove his critics wrong
Vs. 15 He never allowed men to write
his story
He knew that change had already
taken place and it was for all and sundry to open their eyes and see what the
lord had done for his servant.
Vs. 19-22 Wholesome to this day
according to the word of Elisha
The says you shall decree a thing and it shall come to pass, Job 22:28
The says you shall decree a thing and it shall come to pass, Job 22:28
Vs. 23 People will ridicule you, but
do not focus on him
Focus on He who called you and has your promise heavenward.
Focus on He who called you and has your promise heavenward.
As your story unfolds and the people
notice change:-
*Not everybody will celebrate you
*Others will jeer you
*You will be called names, kafupi au
kipara
*One thing they do not know the
power that is at work in you, Ephesians 3.20
2 Kings 3.11
Is there no prophet in this land to inquire from? This is a question that was asked by King Jehoshaphat.
Just listen the way he introduces
Elisha
Try such an introduction and you will face the wrath of men who cherish titles that come before their names. If not careful, you can end up being ex-communicated as some have suffered this way.
Try such an introduction and you will face the wrath of men who cherish titles that come before their names. If not careful, you can end up being ex-communicated as some have suffered this way.
You will face the same, but don’t
fret.Being looked down upon is part of the price you pay for prophesing Christ. These are the symbolic fruit of being an heir to the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
You never wrote your story, the Lord
Jesus did it.
Vs. 12 Amazing he asked him an
answer
What do you stand for? vs. 14
Just imagine because of Jehoshaphat,
king of Judah an answer is provided.
When was the last time you stood out to be accountable to Christ?
Beloved, things will happen when in the presence of others but only in respect to and honor of who dwells in you 2 Kings 3:14
When was the last time you stood out to be accountable to Christ?
Beloved, things will happen when in the presence of others but only in respect to and honor of who dwells in you 2 Kings 3:14
Vs. 17-19
Role and effect of the harpist
To heal the wounded soul
One of the unfailing time-stopping musical
experiences is heard at # 32, toward the end of the first act of Handel’s
oratorio, Saul. It’s identified simply as “Air: Oh Lord whose mercies numberless.”
The first time I heard this piece was on the radio, many years ago. It was a
five-minute item squeezed in between a movement from a Mozart concerto and a
Beethoven piano sonata. I remember I had to remind myself to keep breathing.
The combination of the voice, the harp, and the orchestra captured something
that was both troubling and inexplicably soothing. I knew then this was piece
of music to investigate. I know now that Handel was depicting musically the
consequences of King Saul’s extreme distress. Having fought to “save” the
Kingdom of Israel, Saul finds himself rejected, vengeful, and prone to extreme
acts of violence. Then his son’s beloved friend David - another source of the
king's difficulties - comes along with his harp and sings:
Oh Lord whose mercies numberless
O’er all thy works prevail:
Though daily Man thy law transgress.
Thy Patience cannot fail.
If yet his sin be not too great,
The busy Fiend control;
Yet longer for repentance wait,
And heal his wounded Soul.
A wounded soul indeed. Depending on the
biblical translation Saul was in anguish because:
Now the spirit of the Lord departed from Saul and an evil spirit
from the Lord tormented him.
(NRSV)
Now the spirit of the Lord had left Saul and an evil spirit from
the Lord filled him with terror.
(Catholic Truth Society Bible/New Jerusalem Bible)
Or the somewhat more pastoral focused:
The spirit of the Lord had forsaken Saul, and at times an evil
spirit from the Lord would seize him suddenly.
(New English Bible)
The Jesuit biblical scholar, John L.
McKenzie, characterizes Saul’s condition this way.
The character of Saul is complex and tragic. Historians generally
agree that he suffered from mental derangement. This was the ‘evil spirit’ from
Yahweh which troubled him and it makes more intelligible his pathological
hatred of David, his murderous assaults on David and the priests… his neglect
of duty while he engaged in the vain pursuit of his adversary, the alienation
of even his children from him.
The marvel you are about to
encounter is enormous.
Mine is to prepare you to sit back
and see what Jesus is doing for you.
When the harp was played, the spirit
of the lord moved in and took over, Vs. 16
+See
no rain yet the valley will be full of water. I decare the same isgoing to happen for you
+Your
animals will drink
+Moab
(enemies) will be handed over to you
+You
will overthrow every fortified city and major town.
Obstacles, rejection, fear and anxiety will be thrown your way but do not loose hope.
Obstacles, rejection, fear and anxiety will be thrown your way but do not loose hope.
When all these things happen
You will experience the awesomeness
of Jehovah.
God will cause terrible freight and
fear to your enemy 2Kings 3:21
They will look at you and think they
like, this is scaring now what do we do?
Do you know there are guys who just
get uncomfortable with your presence?
Your blessing is quite a threat to
many. But that is no license to fill yourself with pride and its cohorts, for this is what is in the world, 1 John3:16
You are like the following with the
big God you serve.
Joseph left home a slave condemned
by the brothers but later on realized God intended all good for him, Genesis 50:20
David left home a shepherd boy and a
harpist for King Saul but God lifted him to the position of the man after his
own heart.
Saul was busy hunting down Christians
to imprison only for God to set him aside for his great mission work, Acts 9: 1 and following.
Beloved do not consider your current
situation.
Are you in a position where your axe has sank in the sea, 2 Kings 6:5?
You only need a word from the prophet of God and you will be totally sorted out.
Are you in a position where your axe has sank in the sea, 2 Kings 6:5?
You only need a word from the prophet of God and you will be totally sorted out.
This is not your definition
Rather child of God this is your
revelation.
Elisha went on the other side of the
river Jordan a servant of Elijah a man full of jeers,
But wait until he crossed back and
the awesomeness of Yahweh was evident upon him
Your story has just begun
And you better get ready to believe
it
For the writer is no finger of man
But the great I AM.
BE
CAREFUL WHEN THEY ASK WHAT HAPPENED TO POINT THEM TO THE SAVING GRACE OF GOD
2
Kings 4
The widow’s oil, vs. 1-7
The Shunammite’s son restored
Death in the pot vs. 38-41
Naaman’s encounter with the man of
GOD, Elisha, the cleansing in the dirty Jordan River, 2 Kings 5
Are you expecting the amn of God to perfom some jigs in the name of miracles.?
From the anointed man of God ONLY expect the RHEMA word. You may not even see him, but the most important thing is, He speaks into your life.
My friend who is it that is speaking into your life?
Is he releasing life or just perfoming drama and doing gymnastics?
You better know for by their fruits, you shall know them. Only a tree planted by the streams of water produces fruit in and out of season and its leaves are never dry!
Are you expecting the amn of God to perfom some jigs in the name of miracles.?
From the anointed man of God ONLY expect the RHEMA word. You may not even see him, but the most important thing is, He speaks into your life.
My friend who is it that is speaking into your life?
Is he releasing life or just perfoming drama and doing gymnastics?
You better know for by their fruits, you shall know them. Only a tree planted by the streams of water produces fruit in and out of season and its leaves are never dry!
Such things are only experienced in
the presence of the great King.
PAUL
Acts 9:1-
Initially God called Saul of Tarsus
A man breathing fire
He was energetic, outgoing, zealous and full of steam to serve his master the, the Devil
He was energetic, outgoing, zealous and full of steam to serve his master the, the Devil
Sort license to go to Jerusalem,
take Christians captive and throw them into prison.
J.A.F.N
Acts 9:13
People know your past and if not
carefully will tie you to the past so that you cannot make in-roads or free
yourself from it.
They can tell your past better than
yourself. I call it the spirit of intimidation and limitation. With them you can never see beyond your horizon.
But you know what? God is about to
re-write your story afresh
Their silence will come when God the
master artist testifies on my behalf, vs. Acts 9:15
Vs. 18
You will see again (Enlightened)
Was baptized (The old died, the new
is come and come really quickly)
Broke the fast and empowered for
ministry.
People will love to identify you
with yesterday but hey
Better know this is the day the day
the Lord has made, Vs 21
I am flowing in grace and newness of
his mercies today
Yesterday is gone
Do not allow anyone to pull you down
using the figure of what you were yesterday.
Prove them wrong in love, in deeds
and in your lifestyle
May they experience the change that
the lord has achieved in your life
You are a child of favor, live like
favor.
May they see Christ in you the hope
of glory.
Ensure they start reading your new
story line but do not boast about it
Make known to them that this is not
by power nor by might but by the spirit of God.
Let them know who is penning your
story and assure them that he who begun this good work in you will bring it to fulfillment
in the day of Christ Jesus
I love this!
The more they called Saul names, Acts
9:22:-
1.
Saul grew more and more powerful
2.
Surprised the Jews by proving that
Jesus is the Christ
This same example shall be the
revelation on your new story
Your growth is not limited to what
you were yesterday.
Regardless of that stand
Take note that now I am a new
creation
I am brand new!
Halleluiah to Jesus!
The old is gone and the new is come
I am a child of the kingdom
An heir and co-heir to the kingdom
of my heavenly father!
If they insist on not accepting your
testimony
Allow God to fight the battle for
you for is not yours but the lord’s, Acts 9:26-27
Friend allow me to speak into your
life in Jesus’ name
Like the church of Judea, Galilee
and Samaria you are about to
Enjoy
time of peace (Jesus is our peace)
You will be strengthened and
Encouraged by the Holy Spirit
This is not fiction but the truth
BELIEVE
IT, ACT IT and LIVE IT!!
Hallelujah!
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