Ref. DLG B 19 : Partakers Of The Heavenly Calling

 

'' Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; ''  Hebrews 3:1 

Heavenly calling is the call of God for the saints of God to do the work of God on behalf of God for the establishment and expansion of God's kingdom . The partakers are those who are called into the service of God . Who have been given divine insight into the deep  things of God and are walking in the path way of divinity . This means they have access into the revelations of God , they are gifted and empowered with godly virtues for the glorification of God .

'' Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; '' 2 Corintians 4:1 It is the ministry and service of working alongside God in what God is doing in this end-time world to gather his children for the coming of the Lord . We are made partakers of this ministry by faith as we obtain God's mercy , God forgives us our sins and cleanses with the blood of Jesus Christ . Therefore,  we are suppose to walk in a righteous and godly  way without deception or hypocrisy . 

'' But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. '' 2 Corinthians 2:2 Those who are partakers of the heavenly calling have to make sure that they purify their ways , by forsaking evil , not hiding evil  , nor living in secret sin . They are not walking in craftiness , means they are honest and faithful , they are not dubious nor cheats who trick people into doing evil . 

They don't deceive people with wrong doctrines nor lifestyle  '' nor handling the word of the Lord deceitfully '' . They tell the truth and live a godly life to honour the most high God , '' By manifestation of the truth '' This means they confess Christ and live as such , without secret or hidden sins in their hearts . Those who are partakers of the heavenly calling set their focus on Christ Jesus ,and they are heavenly minded in their daily decisions . '' Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God '' Hebrews 12 : 2 

Their thoughts are always heavenward , living and preparing for a life in heaven . '' If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. '' The Lord wants us to have the mindset of heaven , be kingdom minded and heavenly focus . 

Prayer 

Lord help me by your grace to be heaven focused , because I am a partaker of the heavenly calling in the name of Yeshua . 

Ref. DLG B 18 : When The Spirit Takes Over

''  And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. '' Luke 1:35

When the spirit takes over your life , you become a changed person , because the spirit of God will do some work of transformation in your life and this will produce the effect of your new character that will produce the effect your actions and eventually your destiny . Because your character determines your actions and your actions determine your destiny . The Holy Spirit comes upon us to empower us to do what we couldn't do naturally and as such we are able to accomplish a lot of changes .

'' And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man. '' 1 Samuel 10:6 When Saul was anointed king over Israel , the spirit came upon him and he prophesied and he was turned into another person . This means his personality was transformed and his behaviour changed and he started doing what he could not do before , such as prophesying . When the spirit takes over your life , it means God is now taken over your life , it means God is now taken over and is in control of your destiny . 

'' And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion serve thee; for God is with thee.''  1 Samuel 10:7 The spirit of God brings the divine presence of God into your life , business , marriage , finances , and every thing that concerns your life as a child of God . The spirit of God takes over and makes things work out for your own good . As a child of God you must allow the spirit to always be in control of everything that you do or say . '' For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. '' Romans 8:14 The Holy Spirit will always direct your foot steps as a child of God . 

The Holy Spirit will talk to you direct , and instruct you , by the inner voice of conviction , that speaks through your heart .The spirit will energize you , so that you can be able to do what God wants you to do . '' Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. '' Zechariah 4:6 The spirit brings God's power and might into our lives and makes us the kind of people who will do God's kind of mission . The spirit used to come upon Samson and he would fight and kill so many of his enemies .

'' And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. '' Judges 14:19 There are so many people of God who God used to help and lead the people of Israel by the power of the spirit of God . '' And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the Lord delivered Chushan–rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushan–rishathaim. ''  Judges 3:10  

Prayer 

Lord Jesus Christ , I receive the power of the Holy Spirit , so that I can do all things that you want me to do in this life in Jesus name . 

Ref. DLG B 17 : Resisting The Devil

 

'' Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.''James 4:7

God has given has a responsibility to resist the devil , in fact as children of God , we have power with God to resist satan and overcome every manipulation of the evil one against our destiny . The opening scripture declares that if we resist satan he will actually flee from us immediately . But first we need to submit ourselves to God and and afterwards we can actually resist the devil . Submission to God is a matter of humility before God , we are humble enough to obey the word of God , then we can have power to resist satan . 

Jesus had to resist satan in the wilderness when he came to tempt him , '' Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. '' Matthew 4 :10 We need to resist any thought of doing evil , because that is usually the voice of the devil .To resist devil means we reject his demonic invitation to do evil or sin against God , because that is where satan has chance to destroy human lives . 

Resisting the devil implies praying against every evil plan , agenda and will of the devil and his schemes . '' Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: '' 1 Peter 5 : 8 The devil is our adversary , he is typically against who we are and what we stand for and our God given destiny .Whenever we pray we stand to resist satan , ''  Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. '' 1 Peter 5:9 

The devil must be resisted , we must at all cost stop satan from manipulating us . The scripture above explains that satan brings affliction , troubles , problems , calamities , and omen into human lives . Therefore , we must resist satan in prayers by binding and loosing all the strongholds of satan by prayer . '' Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. '' Matthew 18:18  

The Lord has given us the power to resist the devil and he will flee from us as we pray and call upon the name of the Lord . Satanic powers bow down to us in the name of our Lord Yeshua . '' Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. '' Philippines 2:9-11

Prayer 

Lord Yeshua , I thank you for your word , help me to resist satanic forces that fight against my life and destiny in the name of Yeshua .

Ref. DLG B 16 : The Workmanship of God

'' For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. '' Ephesians 2:10

Being the workmanship of God means we are the handiwork of God , God himself molded us , so that we can function in his way and do his will . The opening scripture makes it clear that God created us so that we can do the good works that God has designed for us as his lovely children . God formed and fashioned us so that we we can be his lovely children that he created us to be . We are fashioned and formed to function in different ways  and different forms . 

God told Jeremiah , '' Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. '' Jeremiah 1:5  There are four main things which happen to us during the process of the formation or creation when God actually was molding us .God said '' I knew thee, I formed thee , I sanctified thee , and I ordained thee . '' The first thing in the process is that God knew you , who you are and who you will be , and what you could become  .

The second thing in this process is formed ; God actually designed and made you in a manner that God has planned so that you could fit into his design for you on the earth  .  The formation is what actually makes you unique and peculiar in the hands of God in order to function in a particular way to achieve his purpose and plan .'' But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: '' 1 Peter 2:9 

The next thing in God's creation is sanctification , this is a process of being made whole, clean and delivered to do what God wants us to do as children of God . God takes time to sanctify us to be able to do what he want us to do . Sanctification involves being  set free from sin and all forms of filthiness so that the child of God will be holy and just in the sight of God . The word of God declares '' That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; '' 1 Thessalonians 4:4 

Through sanctification we are able to live righteously and blamelessly in the sight of God . God sanctifies us so that we can have a salvation in Christ Jesus , '' But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: '' 2 Thessalonians 2:13 The final thing God does in his workmanship is to ordain you into your very office of operation , service , ministry , or mission in his kingdom . 

Prayer 

Lord Jesus help me to function in your kingdom the way you formed me to function . Use me to do what you have created me to do in this world . 

Ref. DLG B 15 : The Work Of God

 

'' But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. '' John 5:17 

Jesus was stretching the fact that he is working because of God is at work in him . This is to say Jesus is doing what God has empowered him to do . In other words he cannot work if God is not working in him . The child of God must understand that whatever God is doing is what we are called to do . God actually works in us to have the desire to do his work in his will . '' For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. ''  Philipines 2:13 

If God is not working within you , you cannot do anything on his behalf . We can do what he gives us the desire and the capacity to do for him and for his name sakes , so that he alone will be glorified . If you actually have the will and the desire to do the work of God , make sure you work it out , because it is important to understand that the devil might try to fight you or hinder you . 

This is the reason the word of God admonishes us to obey with fear the commandment of God . '' Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. '' Philippines 2:12 God's work must be done out of reverence for God , with trembling and effectual zeal . There are so many things we do as the work of God , preaching the word of God , helping the needy and winning souls for Christ . Inviting people to church , cleaning the house of God , and many other things . 

There is what we call zeal , that is what a person need in order to do the work of God as a child of God . Without zeal you cannot do what God wants you to do or you can be intimidated . '' For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me. '' Psalm 69:9 The zeal is the intense desire that makes you do things with strong tenacity and that can be influenced easily . God certainly does so many things , but he uses people to achieve that purpose , that is by working through them . 

The work of God must be done by a prepared people , those who are cleaned , washed , purified , sanctified , and justified by the blood of  Jesus Christ . ''  If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. ''  2 Timothy 2:21 The emphasis is on staying pure from sin and filthiness , previously in the 19th verse the scripture declares   '' ... Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. '' 2 Timothy 2 :19 Therefore we can successfully do the work of God if we stay away from iniquity and sin . 

Prayer 

Lord Jesus thank you for the opportunity to be part of the workers in the vineyard of the Lord , give me grace to do your work diligently in the name of Yeshua . 

Ref. DLG B 14 : Times And Seasons

 '' To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: '' Ecclesiastes 3: 1 

There are times and seasons he has his own appointed times and seasons he has ordained for his children to walk in . The times are specific set time when God will do something in our lives . As children of God we are suppose to worship God and believe in God's timing . The season is an era in which events takes place , for instance we have dry season , raining season , winter , summer, spring and Autumn seasons . The season is a period of time duration in which something takes place as ordained by God . 

As children of God we need to have understanding of God's timing and seasons in which God would do something for us , through us and with us . This was the manner of the children of  '' Issachar , which were men that had understanding of the times , to know what Israel ought to do .''  1 Chronicles 12:32 God does not just do things , but he does things the way he has ordained it and in the set time . 

We need to understand that God will surely do what he has said and promised in his word , but he will surely use you and I to do it , but it must be done in his time and his season . The time God has set is the time that God will can take the credit and the glory for what is done . We study in scripture when uses time to talk to his children about his promises . '' Is anything too hard for the Lord ? At the time appointed I will return unto thee , according to the time of life and Sarah shall have a son .'' Genesis 18: 14 

The time appointed is what God uses to do his planned and purpose concerning our lives and it is always the time of life . This means when it is done in God's time , it will bring peace and life to God's children . There are some of these times and seasons when the Father in heaven will choose to hide it from us , for his own reasons . '' And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power '' Acts 1:7  The Lord told the disciples that the Father does not want them to know the specific times and seasons .

God usually hide his timing from us , so that he can test our integrity when you do not know the exalt time the Lord will visit you , you are tested with patience , endurance , perseverance and long-suffering . The Lord wants us to draw near to him all the time and serve him all the time , then he can surprise us with an unexpected miracle of breakthrough that we have being longing for all the while . '' But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. '' Matthew 24:36

Prayer

Lord Jesus help  me to understand that you work with time and you will surely show up and bless my life in your own appointed time in the name of Yeshua 

Ref. DLG B 13 : Coming To God

 

'' But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.''  Hebrews 11 :6

Coming to God , means entering into his presence in person through worship ,prayer , hearing the word, obedience , and attending church service .  Whenever we come into his presence , we must come by faith . God is invisible , yet very real and more powerful than all the visible . We come with faith , believing in his existence , his ability and in his word . We must also believe that he is our rewarder and the one who will bless us and solve our problems , in short we must believe , in his salvation . 

We come with an altitude of praise , thanksgiving and adoration . '' Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name ''  Psalm 100 :4 The process that leads us into God's presence is singing , praising,  asking and adoring the greatness of God . in hymns and Psalms . Another process which we enter the presence of God is by living right and doing the right thing as a child of God . 

'' Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully ''  Psalm 24:3-4 We must enter the presence with clean hands and pure heart , this symbolizes righteousness which is necessary for us to be able to stand before God without any sense of guilt . This means that we must confess all known and unknown sins whenever we come to God . 

There is always a blessing for those who come to God , for they return the same way they came . '' He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah '' Psalm 24:5-6 The Lord is the rewarder , this means we have God's gifts of salvation and blessing of inheritance and eternity . Another way of coming to God is by humility , it does not matter who you are , when you come into God's presence , you must humble yourself .

'' Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. '' James 4: 10 The Lord delights in the humble person , to humble in this sense means you loose focus of who you are and deny yourself of your self esteem . The Lord Jesus Christ wants us to know him well enough , so that we can emulate his humble character , you do not mind whichever situation or condition , you just worship God .