OVERCOMING HINDRANCES OF PROGRESS (PART 4)

FEB. 3^RD

TEXT: Revelation 12:10-11 King James Version (KJV)

10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

The closing part of verse 11 tells us that “They loved not their lives unto the death.” Those who love their lives too much end up struggling to please God with their lives. That is why Jesus said, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow me”. Self denial is a must in order for one to see the glory of God. Those who cannot deny themselves are not ready to encounter true life and glory. 

Joseph could not have become the Prime Minister of Egypt if he had settled for Potiphar’s wife. He knew where his vision was taking him to, and he also knew that he was carrying God’s glory on his inside. This was the reason he would rather be imprisoned than have Potiphar’s wife as his “sugar mummy.” As he stayed with the purpose of God for his life, the day finally came where he stood before Pharaoh and gave the answer that nobody else could give. It was the same glory that he preserved on his inside when he refused to compromise that activated the answer for him. If he had corrupted himself with the pleasure of his flesh, he would have shut down his access to the glory. 

When someone has God’s glory in his life, it opens doors and brings recognition. The Bible says in Isa. 60:3, that nations shall come to your light and kings to the brightness of your rising. This year expect something good to happen to you. Stay in your walk with God and He will give you divine ideas and directions that will cause you to prosper (Isa. 60:22). Believe God for this in your life, and He will use you to shock your world. 

Job 32:8 tells us that the spirit of intelligence and the breath of God gives man understanding. When the breath of God is upon your life, unusual results will follow you. I decree, by the hand of God upon your life, you will accomplish some strange and glorious things this year in Jesus name. Whatever God has promised you will come to pass in Jesus name. Just wait on the Lord.