{Open Heavens} WHAT IS YOUR PRIORITY? – Friday November 11th 2016
Memorise: But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Philippians 3:7.
Read: Philippians 3:10-15 (KJV)
10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and
the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already
perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which
also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one
thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching
forth unto those things which are before,
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God
in Christ Jesus.
15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if
in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this
unto you.
Bible in one year: Genesis 15:1-18:21, Psalms 102:1-15
MESSAGE
In
the category of the early Apostles, Apostle Paul could be called a
latecomer. He was not privileged to be among the direct disciples of
Jesus Christ. Nevertheless, this latecomer did more exploit than all the
Apostles that were before him. By the time he was through with his
period of preparation, the handkerchief of Paul was already performing
wonders. Open Heavens Friday 11 November 2016:- What is your priority?
It is not how early you begin that matters, but your level of
commitment, determination and the amount of sacrifice you make for God.
Apostle Paul made a rugged determination to forget his societal status,
he left his profession because he knew that time was not on his side. It
is not great events that make great people, but great decisions.
Apostle Paul decided to count all his gains as loss for the sake of
Christ. He abandoned all the self-glory and carried his cross and
followed Jesus. The reason why many people have not been able to
manifest the way God expects them to is that they are not ready to burn
the bridges behind them.
To
become a divine champion, you must take a rugged determination to set
your priorities in order, while others are wasting their time with
frivolities, you must invest your time in personal spiritual
development. The future belongs to those who prepare for it. You have to
set your mind on certain things you want to see happen in your life.
Apostle Paul pursued his goals relentlessly and nothing ever distracted
him from the ultimate picture. There are many people who are far from
their miracles because they have refused to let go. There is nothing I
left for the sake of the ministry that God has not compensated me for
with something much better. You have to make up your mind to forget
those average goals and press forward for greater exploits in life. I
made up my mind a very long time ago that I would not be an ordinary
person. The choice is yours, to be or not to be? I made up my mind that I
will be God’s choice forever. This is why I cannot take the grace of
God upon my life for granted, because I know that the moment you remove
God from my life, there will be nothing left. You must make up your mind
that your priorities will be set right. Crave excellence and don’t
settle for less. Be a standard for the world to behold in holiness and
righteousness. Make up your mind that no matter what the cost is, you
will pay it to be God’s favourite.
One
thing you can be sure of is that nobody ever gives up something for
Christ and not be rewarded here on earth with the assurance of eternity.
11 November 2016 Open Heavens. There is nothing in this world that can
ever be measured with the salvation that comes through Jesus. In
comparison, there is no basis for comparing the worth of this world to
the reward of eternal life. The glory of God that would be revealed to
us is far beyond any possible acquisition by the works of man.
Prayer Point
Father, let my life be lived for Your glory.
Open Heavens Daily Devotional, written by Pastor E.A Adeboye
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