Rising to Greatness Through Faith and Scripture

Devotional

Day 1: Engaging Scripture for Victory

Our victory in life is not just about escaping suffering but is deeply rooted in the promises and principles found in Scripture. The Bible teaches that the path of the righteous is like a shining light that grows brighter, and this truth becomes our defense in prayer. Engaging with Scripture is essential to see God's Word perform in our lives. Blind lamentation without the guidance of Scripture leads to frustration. To live a victorious Christian life, one must understand and apply the promises, principles, and prophecies of the Bible. This engagement with the Word of God in prayer is crucial for seeing tangible results in our lives. [01:27]

"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12 ESV)

Reflection: What specific promise from Scripture can you engage with in prayer today to address a current challenge in your life?

Day 2: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Kingdom

The kingdom of God operates on principles that are revealed in Scripture. These principles are the secrets or mysteries of the kingdom, and they are essential for living a victorious Christian life. Jesus came not only to save us but to correct our understanding of God, showing us the Father's love and power. The Bible is our guide, revealing the end of our story and giving us hope. Understanding these kingdom principles allows us to align our lives with God's will and experience the fullness of His promises. [02:21]

"And he said to them, 'To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything is in parables.'" (Mark 4:11 ESV)

Reflection: What is one principle of the kingdom of God that you can begin to apply in your daily life to align more closely with God's will?

Day 3: Faith as the Foundation of Rest

Faith is the action we take based on our conviction of who God is. Without faith, we cannot enter into God's rest, and our lives will lack the security that comes from His Word. Our faith is built on the conviction of God's integrity and His promises. Ignorance of God's Word leads to destruction, but understanding and applying spiritual principles bring mastery in the kingdom. Our results in life glorify God and demonstrate His power. [07:19]

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1 ESV)

Reflection: In what area of your life do you need to exercise faith today, trusting in God's promises and integrity?

Day 4: Overcoming the Enemy's Agenda

Satan seeks to destroy anything in our lives that can reveal and glorify Jesus. Our freedom comes from superimposing dominion over him, not from negotiating with him. We are equipped with spiritual weapons to overcome the enemy's agenda. Understanding the enemy's tactics and standing firm in our faith allows us to live victoriously. By relying on God's Word and the power of the Holy Spirit, we can resist the enemy and see God's glory revealed in our lives. [19:21]

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

Reflection: What is one area where you feel the enemy is trying to steal your joy or peace, and how can you actively resist him today?

Day 5: Discovering and Developing Your God-Given Gifts

The journey to greatness involves preparation, which includes discovering God, ourselves, and our unique abilities. Everyone has a high calling and a destiny in Christ. Our greatness is not measured by worldly standards but by our effectiveness in serving others with our God-given gifts. We must be intentional in discovering and developing these gifts, as they are the tools God uses to manifest His glory through us. True greatness comes from serving others and using our gifts to glorify God. [48:36]

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." (1 Peter 4:10 ESV)

Reflection: What is one God-given gift or ability you can focus on developing this week to serve others and glorify God?

Sermon Summary

In the name of Jesus, I declare that even in the midst of life's challenges, we can rise to fulfill our destinies. The foundation of our victory is not merely our desire to escape suffering but is rooted in the promises and principles found in Scripture. The Bible teaches us that the path of the righteous is like a shining light that grows brighter. This truth becomes our defense in prayer, as we demand the performance of God's Word in our lives. Blind lamentation without engaging Scripture will only lead to frustration. To live a victorious Christian life, we must understand and apply the promises, principles, and prophecies of the Bible.

The kingdom of God operates on principles, much like any organized system. These principles are the secrets or mysteries of the kingdom, and they are revealed to us through Scripture. Jesus came not only to save us but to correct our understanding of God, showing us the Father's love and power. The Bible is our guide, revealing the end of our story and giving us hope. It assures us that we will finish well, as God has plans for our peace and an expected end.

Our faith is built on the conviction of who God is and His integrity. Without faith, we cannot enter into God's rest. The Word of God is our security, and ignorance of it leads to destruction. We must strive for mastery in the kingdom by understanding and applying spiritual principles. Our results in life glorify God and demonstrate His power. The enemy, Satan, seeks to steal, kill, and destroy anything in our lives that can reveal and glorify Jesus. However, we are equipped with spiritual weapons to overcome him.

The journey to greatness involves preparation, which includes discovering God, ourselves, and our unique abilities. Everyone has a high calling and a destiny in Christ. Our greatness is not measured by worldly standards but by our effectiveness in serving others with our God-given gifts. We must be intentional in discovering and developing these gifts, as they are the tools God uses to manifest His glory through us.

Key Takeaways

1. The Foundation of Victory: Our victory is rooted in the promises and principles of Scripture, not merely in our desire to escape suffering. We must engage the Word of God in prayer to see results in our lives. [01:27]
2. Understanding Kingdom Principles: The kingdom of God operates on principles that are revealed in Scripture. These principles are the secrets of the kingdom and are essential for living a victorious Christian life. [02:21]
3. The Role of Faith: Faith is the action we take based on our conviction of who God is. Without faith, we cannot enter into God's rest, and our lives will lack the security that comes from His Word. [07:19]
4. The Enemy's Agenda: Satan seeks to destroy anything in our lives that can reveal and glorify Jesus. Our freedom comes from superimposing dominion over him, not from negotiating with him. [19:21]
5. The Pathway to Greatness: Greatness involves preparation, which includes discovering God, ourselves, and our unique abilities. Our effectiveness in serving others with our gifts is what leads to true greatness. [48:36]
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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[01:27] - The Foundation of Victory
[02:21] - Understanding Kingdom Principles
[07:19] - The Role of Faith
[13:09] - Prophecies and Hope
[15:20] - The End of the Story
[16:59] - Victory Over Death
[18:18] - The Enemy's Agenda
[19:21] - Satan's Motivation
[20:38] - The Revelation of Jesus
[21:48] - The Thief's Agenda
[24:10] - The Importance of Results
[30:27] - The Role of the Anointing
[31:55] - The Light of the World
[33:11] - The Spiritual Pathway to Greatness
[35:24] - The Heritage of Greatness
[37:56] - The High Calling
[38:29] - The Covenant of Greatness
[39:26] - The Promise to Abraham
[40:57] - The Call of Abraham
[45:16] - The Protocol of Shared Dominion
[47:13] - The Season of Preparation
[48:36] - The Phase of Discovery
[51:05] - Discovering God
[52:11] - The Encounter with God
[53:48] - Discovering Yourself
[54:27] - Identity Crisis
[57:01] - Discovering Your Abilities
[62:59] - The Value of Your Gifts
[64:36] - The Perception of Value
[68:24] - The Wealthiest Place on Earth
[69:43] - The Importance of Your Gifts
[71:58] - The Journey to Greatness

Sermon Clips

"The Bible says the path of the just, for instance, is as a shining light. Are you learning now? That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day. That becomes your sky. That is the scripture of defense. Father, on the basis of this truth and on the basis of your integrity, I place a demand for the performance of this scripture in my life. Now, that is how to pray the kind of prayer that produces result." [00:01:14]

"Principles are called the secrets of the kingdom or the mysteries of the kingdom. Matthew 13. And verse 11. The Bible says Jesus was speaking. And here's what he said. Because it is given unto you to know, to know. The word know there is not just the word awareness. It's not mere awareness. It's a level of intimacy. It's the same word that is used as a husband knowing his wife." [00:03:18]

"Faith is the name given to the action you take based on your conviction on who God is and the integrity of his person the name given to the action not just the believing they could not enter his rest and he encourages us he says today if you hear his voice do not harden your heart like they did in the wilderness he says there remained a rest a sabbath for the people of God are you still in church so when you open the bible can i tell you this this is the reason why believers who do not study the bible believers who do not listen to teachings believers who do not engage in the ministry of the world will not only be the first to be deceived they will be the first to be destroyed because there is no basis for your security." [00:07:34]

"This is why Satan fights the gospel. Please pay attention. This is why Satan will do anything to make sure your loved ones are not saved. This is why Satan will do anything to make sure that you do not rise. This is why Satan will do anything to make sure you don't have the prosperity it takes for your comfort and for the gospel. Can I tell you this? This is not to glorify Satan. But you see, you need to study how visionary Satan is. There is nothing that he does that is for itself. Everything he does is connected to one big goal." [00:18:45]

"The thief cometh not, just let's, let's deal with those first four words, that means you have no business seeing the thief, if there is nothing that is worth stealing, nothing that is worth killing, nothing that is worth destroying, you get the idea now, that means the thief is so selfish, if you ever see him, he comes to you as a verification that there is something in your life that is worth stealing, killing, and destroying, every time you see Satan come around you, he has already confirmed to you that you are not ordinary, this is what the Bible is saying, hear me, that means if without engaging the weapons of victory, you are free from Satan, it means something is wrong with you, your freedom should not come from any negotiation with him, your freedom should come by superimposing dominion, that means if Satan sees you without engaging the weapons of victory, he should attack you, that is proof that you were created in the image of God." [00:23:07]

"Everyone born of God and everyone currently walking upon this earth right now, has a great destiny in Christ. In Hebrews chapter 10 and verse 7, Hebrews chapter 10 and verse 7, Paul was speaking and he made a quotation that was referring to Jesus, but then by extension to his church and to believers in general. Then said I, lo, I come in the volume of the book as it is written of me to do thy will, O God. That means there is no such thing as happenstance or mistakes. That everybody who came has something connected to their lives and their destinies as far as God's predetermined counsel is concerned. No one walking on the earth. It is useless. No one walking on the earth, regardless how you arrived here, provided you made it here. There is an allocation as far as destiny is concerned for you. If you're with me, say amen." [00:35:41]

"Now, in your desire to be great, the first information I want to bring very quickly tonight is that with respect to greatness, there are two principal seasons in the life of everyone. With respect to greatness, with respect to the subject of greatness, there are two principal. Principal seasons in the life, two principal seasons. Are you ready? The season number one is called the season of preparation. Please write it down. The first season that every believer in Christ who desires to do much for the kingdom, especially at this end times." [00:46:10]

"It is important for you to know that if you are not prepared for anything on the day of manifestation, you will fail. Is that true? Even in a human context. There are students who prepare for exams. And they excel. There are people who have to prepare for interviews for promotion. And if they prepare and they do write the interview or whatever it is in whatever form the interview comes. When they excel, they are promoted and then they increase in rank. That is how it is also in the kingdom." [00:47:13]

"You will never be able to actualize destiny. And you will never be able to walk in the fullness of your call until you go through this phase of discovery. Please look up. Many people violate this phase of discovery. And yet they want to be mightily used by God. Yet they want to become influences and references across territories. It does not happen that way. This is the spiritual protocol. Non -negotiable. No exceptions. The season of preparation." [00:48:16]

"that encounter with the God of the Bible is the first thing anybody who wants to be great, the kingdom's way, you must go through that phase of discovery. Hear me. The first thing you discover is not the family you come from. In order of importance, the first thing you discover, people discover all kinds of things but God. The scriptural basis for this is found in Genesis 1 verse 1. In the beginning, God. That is the spiritual protocol. Genesis 1 verse 1. In the beginning, the first four words recorded in the Bible. In the beginning of anything, you start with God. In the beginning of business, God. In the beginning of ministry, God. In the beginning of marriage and a home, God. In the beginning of parenting, when you violate, when you violate that formula, you have compromised on greatness, God's way. Now, you can route greatness through some other formula and then face the consequences of the side effects that come with them. Are we learning now? In the beginning. Now, most times, people involve God but he does not take that first place. We add him like you are putting salt in soup and we just add him. Okay, God. Don't harass me. Okay, you are here. No." [00:49:25]

"Nobody came here empty. Everybody came here as an expression of the fullness of the life and the power of Jesus. If you are Joseph, we need your leadership and your ability to interpret dreams. If you are Deborah, we need your strength and your dexterity in war. If you are Moses, we need your passion to be able to communicate with God and prophetically drive the people out of captivity. Everybody in scripture that was used of God, there were things God gave them. David could sing. He used that grace to write the Psalms today that has brought all kinds of deliverance. David was a warrior and he used to fight valiantly in his lifetime. David had leadership. Everything David had eventually was featured in the palace." [01:00:53]

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