THE GLORY OF GOD’S PRESENCE (PART 3)

TEXT: Psalm 16:11

“When our heart is prepared for a new realm of glory, it will

become sensitive to both hear and see things by the instrumentality

of the Holy Spirit. The prerequisite to access the

realms of the Spirit is not the aspiration in the heart of a man

but the condition and passion of that heart.” FFPW pg.174.

CONTEMPLATION

The realm of glory we walk is in various degrees, that is why we see different kinds of manifestations in Ezekiel 47, the Lord gave the prophet one of the most unusual experiences which I believe is a type of the realms of glory we occupy.  The water that came out of the threshold of the temple is similar to that shown to the apostle John in Revelation 22:1. When we walk in continual fellowship with God there will be a continual rise of this river of God until we have an overflow. It is the overflow of this glory from our lives that causes others to be healed, delivered and saved when they come in contact with us. You do not know the degree of the glory that is available to you until you begin to see the manifestations of God in divers forms. God is determined to transform lives through you, please do not look down on yourself. Beloved, the glory of God’s presence can be yours if you will go after it with all your heart. 

PRACTICAL ISSUES

- Be determined to step into the glory today and trust God to be glorified through you for all to see.

- No move of God is reserved to an individual; anyone who is willing to go deeper will be able to manifest a greater degree of glory. Daily Devotional by Rev. Igho Y; the Glorious Fountain Ministries. 

SUBMERGED IN POWER AND GLORY (PART 2).

TEXT: Mark 9:7-23

It is important to celebrate every little manifestation of the presence of God in our lives and meeting. It is not our right, it is a glorious privilege.

CONTEMPLATION

I wish I can give you a formula to help you know what to do to attract a particular desired degree of glory but that is only possible in the world of magic. What we have is greater than magical acts. However, the truth remains that any man who is in continual fellowship with God never ceases to amaze his generation. To fellowship with God is to commune with wonder and glory and no man coming from such fellowship comes empty. From scriptural and contemporary accounts, when some mortals are visited by angelic beings they struggle to stand on their feet. The reason why they struggle to stand is because when such angles visited they came wrapped up in the awesome glory of God. When a man spends quality time in the presence of God similar things happen and people fall under their ministration or by mere contact with them. When this happens we say the man is anointed. Your time of fellowship is a time to be submerged in the power and the glory of God. Do not joke with it.

PRACTICAL ISSUES  

- If your fellowship with God is intact nothing will become too hard for you to handle.

- Men and demons respect the anointing more than any title, credentials or position. Go for the presence of God.

- Find some time to be alone with God today and take note of the things He brings to your attention. You will be amazed what will come out of such moments. Daily Devotional by Rev. Igho Y; the Glorious Fountain Ministries.

HIS PRESENCE IS EVERYTHING. (PART 2)

TEXT: Exodus 33:12-18.

The story is told of a little girl who had cerebral palsy and was unable to move. The parents knew the report of the doctors but they chose to fill her room with presence of God by playing messages of faith continuously. One day they heard a noise coming from her room, when they got there she had gotten up and to the amazement of all she said “By His stripes I am healed.” You are what you hear and believe.

CONTEMPLATION                                     

The first time most of us encountered God the passion and satisfaction of our souls was just to be in the presence of God. But today some of us have become too sophisticated to crave for more of God. 

“I know of places where the people started with a strong

hunger and total dependence on the Lord, but after a few successes

they became too confident and began to trust in their

wisdom, methods, gifts, and skills. They suddenly felt they

knew what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. As long as

they were still getting results here and there, they failed to see

the need to passionately seek God.” FFPW p100-101.

If you celebrate the gift of God over the presence of God you are probably more concerned about glamour and the recognition of men than in the glory of God. Do not exchange your gold for brass. They do not have the same value.

PRACTICAL ISSUES

 There are worship houses and individuals who started out in the spirit but are now in the flesh because they wanted to be acceptable, sophisticated and politically correct. They have left their first love.

Whatever experience you seek after, be careful not to miss the presence of the Lord. Daily devotional by Rev. Igho Y; the Glorious Fountain Ministries. 

THE PLACE OF GLORY

TEXT: Luke 9:28-36

Kathryn Kuhlman remains one of the most anointed vessels of God that ever lived. I once read about how she came out of an airplane and as she greeted the band boys who came to welcome her with music they all fell under the power of God. It was a foretaste of the glory to come in that meeting.  Wherever God is taking you, there should be some manifestations to herald it. Begin to rejoice in hope.

CONTEMPLATION 

If you listen carefully to most people with undeniable evidence of the presence of God while they minister; you will hear them say words like, “when I was praying” or “... as I spent time in the presence of the Lord...” I heard, the Lord told me..., I saw..., My eyes were opened...” it becomes obvious they have had a foretaste of the glory they are now encountering. They are all humans as you are. When you have a glimpse into the glory that is to come, it builds in you a confidence that something good will happen for sure. Whatever God revealed to you through dreams, visions or direct prophetic declarations, He is able to fulfill in due season. Do not give up.

PRACTICAL ISSUES

- There is a great difference between a mere dream and a divine visitation from God. What do you have?

Every dream, vision and prophecy must line up with the promise in the word of God, therefore in all your getting, get understanding.

- If you can find any man whose life is consistent with the word of God and the glory that is to be revealed, stick with him and your troubles shall be few. Daily Devotional by Rev. Igho Y; the Glorious Fountain Ministries. 

THE GLORY OF A TRUE SERVANT (PART 3).

TEXT: 2 Kings 3:11-12.  

It is common to speak of the glory of a king and not many of us are careful enough to see the glory of a servant. There is a glory that goes with a servant who has faithfully served his master. It all depends on whose servant you are. One who serves the president of the United States of America is not in the same level as one who serves a local government chairman. The servant of the Most High God is not in the same level with the servant of your village idol. The glory that goes with the master is the fragrance that goes with the servant. The servants of God are called the anointed of God because they have the fragrance of God on them as it rubs off on them in the cause of tarrying in His presence. In 2 kings 3:11 Elisha was described as the one who poured water on the hands of Elijah, this is an example of true service, not only did he get rewarded for it, it was also confirmed that the word of the Lord was with him. The word had to be with him because of the kind of service he gave his master; Elijah would often be stirred to share deep and important things with him. This kind of blessing does not come by reading a book or by requesting for special prayers. It is a kind that you provoke, that is why Isaac requested for Esau to go hunt down an animal, prepare it for him to eat before he will bless him. There is a glory that goes with the servant that renders such service.  Many people today have not been able to attract this kind of glory because they are too full of themselves. Too many are in a hurry to make it in life so they are unable to provoke the blessing that glorifies a servant. When Jesus finished his work, he was bold to ask the Father to glorify him with the glory he had with the Father before he came on his earthly mission (John 17:5). When a servant lifts up his master, kings will be forced to come down for him (2 Kings 3:12) Many servants are leaving their masters without the much needed glory that will dignify them. What about you? What do you carry?. Daily Devotional by Rev.Igho Y; the Glorious Fountain Ministries. 

THE GLORY OF A TRUE SERVANT (PART 3).

TEXT: 2 Kings 3:11-12.  

It is common to speak of the glory of a king and not many of us are careful enough to see the glory of a servant. There is a glory that goes with a servant who has faithfully served his master. It all depends on whose servant you are. One who serves the president of the United States of America is not in the same level as one who serves a local government chairman. The servant of the Most High God is not in the same level with the servant of your village idol. The glory that goes with the master is the fragrance that goes with the servant. The servants of God are called the anointed of God because they have the fragrance of God on them as it rubs off on them in the cause of tarrying in His presence. In 2 kings 3:11 Elisha was described as the one who poured water on the hands of Elijah, this is an example of true service, not only did he get rewarded for it, it was also confirmed that the word of the Lord was with him. The word had to be with him because of the kind of service he gave his master; Elijah would often be stirred to share deep and important things with him. This kind of blessing does not come by reading a book or by requesting for special prayers. It is a kind that you provoke, that is why Isaac requested for Esau to go hunt down an animal, prepare it for him to eat before he will bless him. There is a glory that goes with the servant that renders such service.  Many people today have not been able to attract this kind of glory because they are too full of themselves. Too many are in a hurry to make it in life so they are unable to provoke the blessing that glorifies a servant. When Jesus finished his work, he was bold to ask the Father to glorify him with the glory he had with the Father before he came on his earthly mission (John 17:5). When a servant lifts up his master, kings will be forced to come down for him (2 Kings 3:12) Many servants are leaving their masters without the much needed glory that will dignify them. What about you? What do you carry?. Daily Devotional by Rev.Igho Y; the Glorious Fountain Ministries. 

THE GLORY OF A TRUE SERVANT (PART 3).

TEXT: 2 Kings 3:11-12.  

It is common to speak of the glory of a king and not many of us are careful enough to see the glory of a servant. There is a glory that goes with a servant who has faithfully served his master. It all depends on whose servant you are. One who serves the president of the United States of America is not in the same level as one who serves a local government chairman. The servant of the Most High God is not in the same level with the servant of your village idol. The glory that goes with the master is the fragrance that goes with the servant. The servants of God are called the anointed of God because they have the fragrance of God on them as it rubs off on them in the cause of tarrying in His presence. In 2 kings 3:11 Elisha was described as the one who poured water on the hands of Elijah, this is an example of true service, not only did he get rewarded for it, it was also confirmed that the word of the Lord was with him. The word had to be with him because of the kind of service he gave his master; Elijah would often be stirred to share deep and important things with him. This kind of blessing does not come by reading a book or by requesting for special prayers. It is a kind that you provoke, that is why Isaac requested for Esau to go hunt down an animal, prepare it for him to eat before he will bless him. There is a glory that goes with the servant that renders such service.  Many people today have not been able to attract this kind of glory because they are too full of themselves. Too many are in a hurry to make it in life so they are unable to provoke the blessing that glorifies a servant. When Jesus finished his work, he was bold to ask the Father to glorify him with the glory he had with the Father before he came on his earthly mission (John 17:5). When a servant lifts up his master, kings will be forced to come down for him (2 Kings 3:12) Many servants are leaving their masters without the much needed glory that will dignify them. What about you? What do you carry?. Daily Devotional by Rev.Igho Y; the Glorious Fountain Ministries.