1. HEARING AND DISCERNING GOD’S VOICE AND INSTRUCTIONS: Gen 12:1, Isa 30:21(KJV, Easy-to-Read Version, Revised Edition), Ps 32:8(KJV)
That Abraham heard and discerned God’s voice in the multitude of the voices around him, made a difference in his story and destiny.
While others were celebrating victories, God spoke to Moses… the land is still ahead of you cf Deut. 1:6ff. The same applied to Joshua in Jos. 13:1ff
What voice are you hearing? Can you discerned God’s voice like Elijah at brook cherinth to go meet a widowed woman to feed her?
2. A CHANGE OF COUNTRY: Gen 12:1(KJV)
(a) Country bespeaks nativity, i.e. where you belong. For those who are not yet saved, you cannot experience God’s supernatural open doors without becoming a native of God’s own country through salvation. John 3:27(KJV), James 1:17(KJV)
(b) Since every country also has a cultural system, those already in God’s kingdom need a change of ways of life, lifestyle and philosophies.
i. Behavioural Culture: Rom 12:2(KJV), 1 Peter 2:11-12(KJV, NLT)
ii. Giving Culture: Prov 11:24(KJV, NLT)
Give your tithes, diverse offerings, sow seeds, give your first fruits, etc. iii. Marriage Culture: let biblical principles govern your marriage…1 Peter 3:1(KJV), 1 Peter 3:7(KJV), Matt 18:19-20(KJV)
iv. Worship Culture:
Instead of pursing the blessings of God and the mundane things of life, rather pursue the God of the blessings. Matt 6:24(KJV), Matt 6:33(KJV)
v. Mention other culture and lifestyle that may hamper your supernatural open doors
(b) Since every country also has a cultural system, those already in God’s kingdom need a change of ways of life, lifestyle and philosophies.
i. Behavioural Culture: Rom 12:2(KJV), 1 Peter 2:11-12(KJV, NLT)
ii. Giving Culture: Prov 11:24(KJV, NLT)
Give your tithes, diverse offerings, sow seeds, give your first fruits, etc. iii. Marriage Culture: let biblical principles govern your marriage…1 Peter 3:1(KJV), 1 Peter 3:7(KJV), Matt 18:19-20(KJV)
iv. Worship Culture:
Instead of pursing the blessings of God and the mundane things of life, rather pursue the God of the blessings. Matt 6:24(KJV), Matt 6:33(KJV)
v. Mention other culture and lifestyle that may hamper your supernatural open doors
3. A CHANGE OF COMPANY/COMPANION: Gen 12:1(KJV)
Whoever you walk with or walks with you influences and affects your life and destiny. As long as Lot remains with Abram, he was a problem to him.
a. Separate from Sinners and their ways of Life: Ps 1:1-3(KJV)
b. Separate from fools: Prov 13:20(KJV)
c. Separate from the Riotous: Prov 28:7(KJV)
Remember Dathan, Korah, Abiram and their companies?
d. Separate from Gluttons: Prov 28:7(NKJV)
Remember Achan and Gehazi?
e. Mention other companies and companions you need to separate from. Stop being emotional about relationships. Get spiritual.
a. Separate from Sinners and their ways of Life: Ps 1:1-3(KJV)
b. Separate from fools: Prov 13:20(KJV)
c. Separate from the Riotous: Prov 28:7(KJV)
Remember Dathan, Korah, Abiram and their companies?
d. Separate from Gluttons: Prov 28:7(NKJV)
Remember Achan and Gehazi?
e. Mention other companies and companions you need to separate from. Stop being emotional about relationships. Get spiritual.
4. A COMMITMENT TO A LIFE OF OBEDIENCE: Deut 28:1-2(KJV), Isa 1:19-20(KJV)
Conclusion:
God is really committed to bless us but not until we move in His direction. Drop all burdens (of sin) and it shall be well with you.
Remember, Obedience assures blessings not sacrifice Shalom
Remember, Obedience assures blessings not sacrifice Shalom
Prayer Point:
1. Lord, give me the grace to be obedient.
2. Lord, let there be a devine separation from the wrong company of people around me.
3. Father help my faith.
REMAIN BLESSED!!!2. Lord, let there be a devine separation from the wrong company of people around me.
3. Father help my faith.