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DIVINE INSIGHT .

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WHY THE RESURRECTION IS IMPORTANT BY PASTOR CHRIS

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DIVINE INSIGHT .

Sunday, September 23rd , 2018

Pastor Chris;

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding (Colossians 1:9).

If you’re going to live a victorious, prosperous and glorious life, you have to know, understand and live by the Word of God, which is the wisdom of God. Many miss it, and function outside of the wisdom of God because they’re ignorant of God’s Word.

In Matthew 22:29, Jesus said to the Jews, _*“…Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures….”*_ The knowledge of God’s Word inspires the wisdom of God in you to know, say, and do the right thing, at the right time, for God’s purpose.

Wisdom is divine insight into realities. It’s a force that works in you, causing you to walk with divine insight in God’s perfect will for your life. And it’s the Holy Spirit that works in you to produce that force of wisdom in your life. He’s the One that fills you with the wisdom of God, for He’s the Spirit of wisdom.

Anybody could act like they’re wise. Someone may talk smart or clever, but that doesn’t make him wise. Someone once said, “Old people are very wise, because they have a lot of experiences.” That’s not true; old people aren’t always wise (Job 32:9 ESV).

Old people may have experience, which gives hindsight, but what puts you over in life is divine insight into mysteries and secrets, which is granted you by the Spirit, through the Word. Hindsight is wisdom after the event, but insight is the capacity to understand hidden truths; wisdom for the event, and that’s what you need—“Phronesis.” This is the kind of wisdom that God gave to Solomon; it’s practical wisdom. This is much more than mental ability or erudition; it’s a special mindset that causes you to see, think, talk, and do things correctly.

The Bible declares that Christ has been made unto us wisdom from God; affirm it. Declare, “Christ is my wisdom; I have insight into mysteries and secrets; I know how things run, and I know how to tame the circumstances of life to conform to God’s perfect will for my life.” Hallelujah!

CONFESSION

*The Spirit of God has anointed my mind to think with the mind of Christ; I have insight into mysteries and secrets; I know, and walk in the perfect will of God in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. I’m propelled by the force of wisdom to say and do the right things, the right way, for God’s glory and purpose, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
2 Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 2:6-13* Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known [it], they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 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. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Ephesians 1:1-14 & Isaiah 11-12

2-Year Bible Reading Plan=>
1 Timothy 6:1-16 & Jeremiah 41

YOU’RE A LIFE GIVER

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GOD CREATES NEW DESTINIES

YOU’RE A LIFE GIVER,

“And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit”(1 Corinthians 15:45).

The Bible says the first man Adam was made a living soul. The last Adam, Jesus Christ, was made a quickening spirit; that means a life giving spirit. You were born after the last Adam, who is a life-giver, thus you’ve also become a life giving spirit. You need to understand the seriousness of your calling as a Christian; you’ve been called to be a life-giver.

The Bible says Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27); that means there’s hope for the world because of you. Even if you were the only Christian in your city, because of you there’s hope for that city for you can give life to it. Remember, when you were born again you received eternal life and became a dispenser or distributor of divine verities. The life of God in your spirit has made you a life-giving spirit.

See yourself in this light; see yourself as a man of blessing; a life-giving spirit, and go ahead and bless your world! As a life-giving spirit, your words are potent and they have life. Those you bless are blessed, and those whose sins you forgive are forgiven. Also, you can give life to any dead or hopeless situation through the power of God’s Spirit that lives in you: “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.”

Further Study:
John 5:26;
John 6:3

A CODED LANGUAGE OF THE SPIRIT

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A CODED LANGUAGE OF THE SPIRIT;

“For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries” (1 Corinthians 14:2).

Satan and the cohorts of darkness are confounded when we speak in other tongues, for it’s a coded language of the spirit reserved only for the initiated for direct communication with God. Sometimes folks who are unlearned in spiritual things mock when we speak in tongues, dismissing it as unintelligent communication. Well, the reason it makes no sense to the natural mind is that it’s a coded spiritual language.

How exciting to know that we can commune with the Lord in esoteric language! How inspiring to know that we speak forth divine mysteries and secrets from the realm of the Spirit as we pray in other tongues! Sometimes, as we speak in other tongues, not only are we magnifying the Lord and revealing His many-sided wisdom, we’re also revealing to the angels how to destroy the works of the enemy. The angels don’t know everything there is to know about God and His glorious Kingdom and so they listen to us.

Likewise, the demons don’t know everything (they actually know far less than the angels) and so as we speak in other tongues, they’re completely perplexed, while the angels are educated. No wonder the Bibles says “…unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God” (Ephesians 3:10).

We speak mysteries when we speak in other tongues; “For one who speaks in an [unknown] tongue speaks not to men but to God, for no one understands {or} catches his meaning, because in the Spirit he utters secret truths {and} hidden things [not obvious to the understanding]” (1 Corinthians 14:2 AMP).

You might not know what steps to take regarding certain things about your life, but as you speak in other tongues, illumination will come to your spirit. Suddenly, you’ll know what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. Take advantage of this great blessing for yourself today.

Further Study:
Luke 8:10;
Psalms 25:14

THE HOLY SPIRIT CAN UNVEIL MYSTERIES TO YOU

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THE HOLY SPIRIT CAN UNVEIL MYSTERIES TO YOU;

“Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his…He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him” (Daniel 2:20-23).

King Nebuchadnezzar once had a dream that got him depressed and distressed. So he gathered all his wise men together to help unravel the mystery behind the dream. The wise men shuddered in fear at this strange request and in their response, they said to the king “…There is not a man upon the earth that can shew the king’s matter:…there is no king, lord, nor ruler, that asked such things at any magician, or astrologer, or Chaldean” (Daniel 2:10).

In other words, what Nebuchadnezzar demanded of his magicians was humanly impossible. This made the King furious and decreed that all the wise men and magicians in Babylon be executed, including Daniel and his three friends (Daniel 2:12-13). However, Daniel boldly stepped forward and asked the king to give some time. He got his friends together and they fasted and prayed and God showed him the king’s dream and its interpretation. When Daniel revealed the King’s dream and interpreted it, the king corroborated and acknowledged Daniels’ interpretation. Forthwith, everyone began to say about Daniel that he had an excellent spirit.

The Holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of wisdom, is that excellent spirit. He’s the one who grants us insight into realities, mysteries and secrets. He gives us even the ability to know and tell the future. With the Holy Spirit, you’ll never walk in darkness, confusion or uncertainty as to what job to apply for, which school to attend, who to marry, or what projects to embark on.

Jesus said “Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God” (Luke 8:10). Acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life and He’ll guide you into all truth. He’ll unveil mysteries to you and illuminate your mind, granting you extraordinary amplitude to comprehend, discern and interpret all mysteries.

Further Study:
Daniel 6:3;
1 Corinthians 2:7-10

And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great..

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More Than A Blessed Man;

“And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing…” (Genesis 12:2-3).

If you’re born again, you’re more than a blessed man or woman: you’re actually a blessing. Not only did God bless Abraham, He also made him a blessing: “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing” (Genesis 12:2).

This didn’t end with Abraham for the Bible says “…If ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” (Galatians 3:29). To be in Christ means you’re born again, thus all the blessings God endowed to Abraham are now your present-hour possession making you a package of divine blessing. I would to God you’d realize what a blessing you are as a Christian. No matter the health condition anyone may have for example, he or she could get healed just by touching you in faith. That’s because you carry something inside you: “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels…” (2 Corinthians 4:7).

The Bible says you’re the temple of the Holy Ghost (1 Corinthians 3:16); that makes you the embodiment of the fullness of the blessings of God. That’s why it’s a blessing in itself to all those who are acquainted with you; they’re blessed, just for knowing you! Living daily with this consciousness will eradicate every sense of need or lack from your life. You shouldn’t suffer or put up with sickness or live a beggarly life, for you’ve been called to inherit a blessing.

Make up your mind to live up to your calling. You’re full of the blessings of God. There’s no blessing in this world or in heaven that you should be asking God for, because all things are yours (1 Corinthians 3:21). You ought to be basking in superabundance! Others who come in contact with you should partake of the goodness of God in your life.

Further Study:
Galatians 3:7-9;
1 Peter 3:9

“A WISER THAN SOLOMON…”

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“A WISER THAN SOLOMON…”

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption… (1 Corinthians 1:30).

Solomon’s extraordinary amplitude and sagacity of mind inspired many in his day, and left them in awe. He was celebrated as the wisest man that ever lived, until Jesus. The Bible says all Israel revered and admired Solomon because of the manifestation of the wisdom of God in his life: “And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment” (1 Kings 3:28).

Now, how did Solomon get his wisdom? God gave it to him; and He did it through words. He said to Solomon, “…I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart…” (1 Kings 3:12); that was all. He didn’t try to “fix” anything into Solomon’s head to make him wise; He didn’t even touch him. He only spoke words, and Solomon believed and began to manifest wisdom.

However, when Jesus came, He said, “A greater than Solomon is here,” referring to Himself (Matthew 12:42, Luke 11:31). This Jesus, the Bible says, has been made unto us wisdom from God; meaning that Christ is your wisdom. This makes you also, “a greater than Solomon.” You have “phronesis” (Greek), which is the wisdom of the just; practical wisdom; a fixed mental attitude or programming of the mind to reason, respond, interpret situations, and behave in a certain way, usually, the most excellent way!

Not only has God told you this by the Holy Spirit, He also wrote it down in the Scriptures that He has made you wise! Christ has become your excellent wisdom. This is far more sublime than what Solomon had. You’re full of excellence, because you’re full of the Holy Spirit. Have this consciousness. Wisdom isn’t only heard and seen in you, you’re the embodiment of wisdom, because you’re born after the image of Christ, in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:3).

Further Study:
1 Corinthians 2:6;
Colossians 1:27

ACTIVATE HIS WISDOM IN YOU

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ACTIVATE HIS WISDOM IN YOU

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption (1 Corinthians 1:30).

The truth is that Christ Jesus is made unto you wisdom. He didn’t just make you wise, He’s your wisdom. How big this is! It means your capacity is now the wisdom of Christ; your wisdom reservoir is Christ, so you could never lack wisdom. The question then is, “how do you activate the wisdom of God in you?”

First, you have to study the Scriptures. If you don’t know the Scriptures, you can’t activate the wisdom of God. The Bible says, “Deep calleth unto deep…” (Psalm 42:7). So, the more of God’s Word you have in you, through intense study and meditation, the more connection you’ll have with the wisdom of God. If you don’t deposit the wisdom of God in you (and the Word of God is the wisdom of God), you won’t know how to tap into it when there’s a need. 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 says “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 teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.” To have the wisdom of God released in your life, you must declare that you have, and operate in the wisdom of God. You must speak the wisdom of God. If you ever find yourself in a fix, then say, “Lord, thank you for your wisdom that’s in me to handle this situation.”

Life will be easy and sweet when you take advantage of the wisdom of God for every situation. When you face challenges, ask yourself, “What’s the wisdom of God concerning this matter?” and then go into sessions of meditation on the Scriptures and praying in tongues. As you do, wisdom will come to you, and propel you to say or do what is exactly right to put you over in that situation. Christ has been made unto you wisdom to excel, reign and win every day in life. Have this consciousness.

Further Study:
James 3:17;
James 3:13

WALK IN GOD’S WISDOM AND SPIRITUAL UNDERSTANDING

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10TH JUNE, 2018 ; PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME;

MEDITATE AND ACT WISELY;

(Walk In God’s Wisdom And Spiritual Understanding)

TO THE BIBLE Colossians 1:9

“For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding”

LET’S TALK

Imagine walking in the fulfilment of the above prayer! Your life would be an endless manifestation of the excellence of the Spirit. In every place, and in every situation, you’d know exactly what to do. The Prophet Elisha manifested this kind of supernatural understanding and wisdom back in Bible days. One day, he and some other prophets were at Jordan, and as one of them hewed down a tree, his axe-head pulled off and sank in the river. The axe had been borrowed, and so he cried out to Elisha for help (2 Kings 6:5). In his response, Elisha simply cut off a tree branch and tossed it at the spot where the axe-head fell, and instantly, the axe-head floated up to the surface! How did Elisha know to do that? By the wisdom of God!

A similar thing happened with Isaac: There’d been a severe famine in Canaan, and he was about to leave for another city when God instructed him to remain in Canaan. The Bible records that, in spite of the drought, Isaac dug wells and found water. Meanwhile, everyone else did the same and found no water. Also, in that same year, Isaac “…sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous” (Genesis 26:12-13). Why did he prosper exceedingly in a land where everyone else experienced severe hunger, poverty, and deprivation? It was because God gave him supernatural insight as to what to do.

If you study about him in the scriptures, you’ll discover he’s one of those in the Old Testament who, we’re told, often took time to meditate: “And Isaac went out to meditate in the field in the evening…” (Genesis 24:63). Meditating on God’s Word causes you to be filled with the knowledge of God’s will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.

Go Deeper

Proverbs 3:13-18

Pray

Dear Father, I thank you for granting me the Spirit of wisdom and revelation to know you more and more, with my understanding enlightened for the precision and accuracy of the Spirit at all times, in the Name of the Lord Jesus. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading

ONE YEAR

Acts 2:1-21, 2 Chronicles 5-7

TWO YEAR

Mark 16:12-20, Deuteronomy 8

Act

Practise muttering and talking 1 Corinthians 1:30 to yourself today.

THE WISDOM OF THE JUST

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7TH JUNE, 2018 ; PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME;

THE WISDOM OF THE JUST;

And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord (Luke 1:17).

“The disobedient” in our opening text, following the original Greek rendering, means one who can’t be persuaded; one who’s headstrong and doesn’t want to go in the right direction. He or she deliberately chooses to do wrong. There’re such people today; They’re unyielding; even when they know the truth, they choose to do otherwise. They’re unwilling to submit to the Word of God, which is the wisdom of God.

Part of the responsibility of those whom the Lord has sent with His message of truth is to turn the hearts of these disobedient folks to the wisdom of the just. The wisdom of the just refers to the mindset of the righteous. It’s a mind that’s yielded and given to the Word—easily persuaded by the Word to act in conformity to the Word.

Such a person is willing to accept the Word, and to make adjustments on the basis of the Word. That’s functioning in the wisdom of the just. True wisdom is living in, and by God’s Word; being influenced and propelled by the Word to the right thoughts and actions.

1 Peter 4:17 says, “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?” The underlined portion of the preceding verse is the verb of the noun we read in Luke 1:17: “that obey not.” The Greek word is “Apeitheo,” meaning the disobedient; one who’s willfully disobedient and unbelieving; the foolish. The Bible says, “The fool says in his heart, “There is no God…” (Psalm 14:1 NIV).

Being born again, you have a different mindset: the mindset of the just. Therefore, be swayed and easily moved by the Word of God; take your actions on the basis of the Word. It doesn’t matter how something appears, or that you find it appealing to the senses or your emotions, if the Word of God says otherwise, conform to the Word. Discipline yourself to accept and live by the Word of God only.

PRAYER

Blessed Lord, I’m totally yielded and committed to you. I appreciate the power of your Word in my life. I’ll always be a success, because my decisions and actions are based on your Word. Your wisdom is at work in me, propelling me in the path of greatness, victories, joy and peace, today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Colossians 3:16; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; James 1:22

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 20:19-31 & 1 Chronicles 23-25

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 Corinthians 16:1-12 & Ecclesiastes 5-6

GOD’S WORD IS OUR ASSURANCE

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GOD’S WORD IS OUR ASSURANCE

For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us (2 Corinthians 1:20).

The reason we believe that when we pray God answers, isn’t that we think or assume He does, but because He said so—in His Word. He said, “…ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full” (John 16:24). 1 Peter 3:12 says, “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers….” When you know these, you’re confident and bold to pray, knowing that God will always answer.

His Word gives us that assurance. For example, if I asked you to see me at 10:00am tomorrow morning, for a car gift, you’d have faith to come, even though you haven’t seen the car. You may even happily tell others, “I’ve got a car now.” When they ask, “where is it?” You’d boldly respond, “I’ll show it to you in the morning!”

That’s because there’s a promise, and you’re confident that the one who promised you the car has both the means and integrity to make it happen. If there was no promise to that effect, you might probably be begging for the car, instead of being confident to ask for it.

That’s how it is with those who don’t know what God has given to them: their rights, privileges and heritage in Christ, as stated in the Word. Such people literally beg for everything. It’s because they don’t know whether or not God made a promise, or even if He’s already done what they’re asking Him for. So, their prayer isn’t based on faith.

The Word of God is the true basis for faith; the reason you should always be bold to declare, “I refuse to be sick” “I refuse to be poor” “I refuse to fail,” “All things are mine,” is because the Word says so. God already gave you health, prosperity, victory, and the good life! So, don’t beg for what’s yours! Take possession by faith, with your spirit.

Further Study:
Acts 20:32;
Colossians 3:16;
Hebrews 11:1 AMP

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