Catch The Fire Through Praise

Rev'd G. S. Adeyemo

The two keywords in this topic are: Fire and Praise. 

Fire is known for its ability to consume, melt and purify various objects. From biblical perspectives, fire is used figuratively of God's protection Zech. 2:5; God's vengeance Heb 12:2,9;God's word Jeremiah 5:14;Christ Mal. 3:2; Holy Spirit Acts 2:3; Angels Heb.1:7; Tongue James 3:6; Persecution Luke 12:49-53; Affliction Isaiah 43:2; Purification Isaiah 6:5-7; Love Song of Solomon 8:6; Lustre Proverbs 6:27-28. 

Praise is the expression of respect and gratitude as an act of worship especially to God. In praising God you tell of who He is, what He is doing and what He can do. In praising God you proclaim His sovereignty, supremacy, superiority, immensity, purity, authority, beauty etc. What do you do with God’s holy fire? Catch it! What for? 

1. For Purity: We are gold in the hands of God purified in the fire of His word making us more acceptable to God and we are more usable in God's hand. Malachi 2:17–3:6 

2. For Power: The fire of God falls on the believer to empower him for greater task before him. Acts 1: 8; 2:2-4. 

3. For Proclamation: When the fire of God touches your tongue, it gives you the capacity to preach, prophesy and proclaim the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Isaiah 6: 6,7; Jer. 1: 9; 5: 14. The Holy Spirit carries the fire of God to be who God wants for your life and do his will. To Receive the Fire: Confess your sins, forsake them and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. Praise God till you are filled with the Holy Spirit.

PROVOKING DIVINE VISITATION

Rev'd G. S. Adeyemo

Coming with Divine visitation are deliverance and celebration. Those are the proofs of God’s presence in the life of any man or woman. The mercy of God manifests in divine visitation beyond any human reasoning. When God visits you, everything about you changes for better. God visited Sarah and her story turns around to glory. When you experience divine visitation, your pains turn to gains. I declare that your life and destiny receive divine visitation today in Jesus name. Let us examine what you should expect as the LORD visits you this week 

  1 Reconstruction: Divine visitation can bring about reconstruction; turning desert to land flowing with milk and honey. Jeremiah 4:23-24, Divine visitation turns wilderness, barren land to a fruitful place. 

  2. Restoration: Divine visitation brings back lost glory, joy and every good thing you have lost in the past. Acts 3: 21 says, “Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.” Also, Amos 9:14; Isaiah 61:7; Jeremiah 30: 17 The Bible says, After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before” Job 42: 10. 

  3. Rejuvenation: Divine visitation is the answer to every form of frustration and stagnation in your life. After resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples and hope was rejuvenated. There was great excitement and celebration. For you to provoke divine visitation, purge your heart of all bitterness, learn to pray fervently and praise God profusely. In doing this, your life shall never remain the same in Jesus name

When the Prophet Is Shut Up

Whenever a child of God is shut up, many would think God is unaware. Unfortunately, Satan and his cohorts never knew that God is also involved to making such a child of God more popular. The Bible tells about Jesus Christ our Lord that, “Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory” 1 Corinthians 2:8. The kingdom of darkness thought they could shut up the mouthpiece of God (the Prophet) in the dungeon thereby shut down the plan and purpose of God for His people. Joseph was shut up in Pharaoh’s prison only for Joseph to come out as Premier in Egypt (Gen 39) Peter was shut up in the prison of Herod but he came out to do more exploit to the glory of God. (Acts 12: 1-5, 23) Apostle Paul and Silas were shut up in prison but there was an earthquake to shake off their shackles. (Acts 16) You will come out of the prison that Satan had shut you up and you will be greater than your former days in Jesus name. Do not accept defeat, your present predicament is not a shutdown of your destiny but a shoot up of new glory. Who is the Prophet? The prophet could be you; the prophet could be me. Every child of God is God’s mouthpiece and a prophet. We speak for God to the world. Today, prophets continue to testify of Jesus. It is said, "Prophets receive direction from God to help people navigate challenges and situations. In the Bible, prophets urged the people to repent and foretold of the birth, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ." Jeremiah the Prophet was shut up in the prison of the wicked king. However, the word of God was not shut down. Apostle Paul says, “For which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned.” 2 Timothy 2:9. Beloved, your constrained will turn to your greater glory in Jesus name. What happens when a prophet is shut up? : God Speaks Up: the word of the came to Jeremiah…v 1 God Shows Up: the Lord said, “I will cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel to return, and will build them, as at the first.” Jeremiah 33: 7 God Shakes Up: the reproach of imprisonment is distressing, depressing and dishonouring; but God is able to shake up the stronghold of the wicked in order to shake off your garment of reproach.

How to Handle Tough Times 4

   

Revd G. S. Adeyemo

Stand by the truth; don't be intimidated by popular deceit. No matter how bogus and beautiful lie is, a rugged truth will catch up and outshine it. Be honest and truthful in the face of tough times; you shall not be put to shame. "... Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all." John 18:37-38

How to Handle Tough Times 3

Revd G. S. Adeyemo

Without the cross, there is no crown. Closer look into the life of great men of faith in the Bible, it is obvious that revelations, visions, dreams, creativities abound in tough times. Abraham, Isaac in times of famine were guided by revelations from God. Moses in the wilderness in Midian, Gideon, Manoa, Daniel Peter, Paul and the rest were lifted out of tough time through these divine means of communication. Our Lord Jesus in His tough time while tarrying in prayer was transfigured. Tenacity is key in tough times. Be positive in your thinking that in this dark moment there will be supernatural illumination to lead you from the valley of life to the mountain of outstanding victory. Do not murmur; be expectant, even though your miracle tarries, it will arrive and you will celebrate

How to Handle Tough Times 2

 

 

Revd G. S. Adeyemo  

Tough time is not peculiar to you. It is a universal language. Everyone has his share at one time or the other. No one is immune to suffering or difficulties.

Begin to see your tough moment as a season for lessons to learn. Your lessons will be for blessings. Be ready to take something out of your tough time. Learn a lesson that will get you tougher than your tough time. Tough time is not time wasted; it is a time tested. If you can stand the test you can stand to testify and so shall it be in Jesus name. Have a wonderful day.   . 

How to Handle Tough Times 1

Revd G. S. Adeyemo

No matter how tough or tempting is life, we need to come to God our Sustainer and Shield. The Word of God helps us gain some insights into how to live an authentic Christ centered faith in the midst of some difficult times in the journey of life. We need to catch the fire of the Holy Spirit in order to survive.