The Great God

Text: Deuteronomy 10:17. For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh
reward:

Talking about the greatness of God seems to be attempting too much a task. This is because, no man is knowledgeable enough to describe His greatness to the fullness. When you talk of great, you are referring to extraordinary place, person, or thing. In Hebrew usage of this word, Great could mean abundant in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality. In Greek term it means two words, megas, Heb.4:14 and Polus Eph.2:4.

As we examine the extraordinary God, our mega God, Moses described Him to be "...a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:” we will just discuss two things about this our Great God.

1. His Position

2. His Power

1. The Position of our God: He is God of gods. The word of God says in 1 Chronicles 16:25 "For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods. Also in Psalm 47:2 "For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth" No one among all that men worshipped or feared is greater than Him. He is greater than the greatest. He was before everything. He created all things and remains eternally supreme over the angels, idols, kings and all things. Colossians chapter 1 verses 16- 18 says,  "For by him were all things created, that are in  heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible,  whether they be thrones, or dominions, or  principalities, or powers: all things were created  by him, and for him: And he is before all things,  and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence." Any demon, person or situation posing a threat to your life and businesses shall bow before our great God in Jesus name.

2. The Power of God: Our God is not only great in position, but in power. He is able to know all things, do all things and control all things. "For though we walk in the flesh, we  do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of  our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through  God to the pulling down of strong holds;)  Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the  obedience of Christ;" 1 Corinthians 10: 3 -6. He is mightier than the mightiest.

Mohammed Ali the world boxing champion once identified himself in his own evaluation, “I am the greatest!” today; he is can’t stand on his own. He has all power to handle your situation. Mary spoke of the Great Things of God Luke 1:49 "For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name." The same God of power will surprise you in Jesus name. What men fail to do He will do in hiHis power in Jesus mighty name.

He did great thing in the life of the man of Gadara and he became a talking point in town and cities till date. He is alive to do greater things if you will surrender your life to him. You are to obey him and serve him with all your soul, spirit and strength. The Maniac of Gadara experienced and told of the Great Things of God Mark.5:19 20 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but

saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis

The Power of His Word

Today we shall consider an important subject which has to do with the final authority of our faith. This is a subject that gives flesh to our belief and without which no man shall prosper. Joshua 1: 8; Psalm 1: 1-4; 2Timothy 3: 16-17. Many problems faced by the church and as individual has to do with the premium we placed on the word of God. Have you asked yourself this question, “When last did I study the Word of God?”

As we are looking into the Power of His Word, I pray that the Holy Spirit will open our understanding and grant us a revelation which will take us to the next level in Jesus name. There are three basic things which the word of God does which we have to study today.

1. The Word Produces Faith:- Romans 10: 17. We believe so strongly in the words we hear from friends, public discuss, soothsayers on the street, on the Television or read from the Newspapers more than the Bible. This is a major reason why we live in fear and perplexities because, those words we listen to or read do not just encourage us. Most news we hear or read are bad news. Some genwrate suspicion and fear in us. We must transfer such curiosity and interest to the Word of God. The Bible says, “Faith cometh by hearing the Word of God” Romans 10: 17.

Through the word of God, your eyes of understading is enlightened giving rise to faith inside you. That is why you need to give much time to reading, hearing and studying the Word of God. Faith is active when the word of God gives revelations to our spirit.

2. The Word Consumes Like Fire:- Jeremiah 23: 29, 20: 9. The Word of God performs certain functions in our life that makes it look like fire. We are like gold in the presence of the Word that melts our life and mould us. It is often related to the purification of gold.  Gold cannot be purified without fire, for in that state of liquid can the impurities be removed.  God's word is like a fire that melts our heart (Hebrew term for the inward man) so the impurities (sin) can be removed (washed away with the blood of Jesus). The hammer is symbolic of our hard heart being broken into small parts so the fire has a greater chance of melting our wicked way or sin and giving us a purification that only God can provide. It is like a refiner's fire, hot but does not destroy.

3. The Word Became Flesh:- John 1: 1- 5. 1. Jesus Christ is the Word made flesh. He has all authority in heaven and on earth. Through Him our life can be transformed. The Bible is active because it is all about Jesus Christ.  As our text reminds us, Jesus is the Word made flesh. That's why we can believe God's Word through faith! Because there is power and authority in Jesus, in His name, in His blood, then there is power in God's holy Word also!

Rev’d G. S. Adeyemo
 The Senior Pastor
Christ Baptist Church Alimoso Lagos Nigeria.
2/6/2014
Preached on 8/6/2014
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Far Above Rubies

Preached by Reverend G. S. Adeyemo during Mother's Day
On 11/5/2014 
At Christ Baptist Church
Alimoso, Lagos Nigeria

I felicitate with women worldwide and especially with the Women Missionary Union of the Baptist Family on the occasion of this year Mother's Day holding May 11, 2014. It is my prayer that the Lord will continue to bless you richly in Jesus name. The theme: 'Far above the Rubies' speaks volume about the priceless quality of a woman. 

There are four most precious stones namely: Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby.  Our attention is drawn to rubies in the Bible when considering the price of a woman. “Who can find a virtuous  woman?  For her price is far above rubies.”  (Proverbs 31: 10) Diamonds may get all the attention, but rubies and sapphires are the first choice of kings and the affluent because of their extreme rarity.  

This rarity is seen in three dimensions namely; Colour, Character and Cost.

The colour reveals special qualities and peculiarity in this precious stone. The red colour is caused by an element called chromium. This is a hard metallic element highly polished resists tarnishing. As a result of this element a ruby becomes so pretty and precious.

God created women with special beauty. Jacob decided to serve Laban for seven years because of beautiful Rachel. He eventually ended up serving for fourteen years Woman, take care of your beauty because it is the glory of God demonstrated upon you .Do not allow it to be tarnished. The beauty of a ruby is seen from outside. But a godly woman's beauty is seen from inside according to the Bible. 1Peter 3: 1-4 

This will take us to the second dimension to a ruby. A ruby is formed out of the element called corundum which gives it a hard character.  It has to do with integrity and doggedness. Reading through Proverbs 31: 10 -31 shows these special qualities. A godly woman has greater value and honour than rubies. 

As a result of the previous qualities, a ruby  is highly valued. 

No matter how highly valued a ruby might be, the preciousness of a godly woman stands far taller. every precious woman strives to preserve inner beauty and maintain her integrity in the face of all mundane things that are plaguing this generation. Jesus Christ is the only catalyst that makes the life of a woman so dynamic and highly favoured by God and men. 

Allow Him to transform you and you will never remain the same. 

Happy Mother's Day!!!