Date: 03-Jan-2023
Name: Lakers Komaiya
Topic: DON'T REMAIN IN THE SHADOWS
Content:
*Isaiah 60:1-3*
363 days left in 2023
More than motivation, discipline will be key in making an impact in 2023. Paul underscores this thought in the Book of Romans.
*Romans 12:11*
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord.”
*Hebrews 12:1-2*
“And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.
For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Prayer Points:
*Indices of Discipline*
*1. Priority*
*Matthew 6:33*
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
*Indices*
Am I still making God first in my life?
Am I considering my thoughts and my ways in the light of the kingdom and my assignment as a supervisor of God’s agenda and program?
Am I seeking God and his righteousness?
*2. Purpose*
*Isaiah 60:3*
“All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see the brightness of your shining.”
*Indices*
When people come to the brightness of my shining, what would I offer them?
Am I working tirelessly on developing my uniqueness, talents and gifts?
What do I possess that I can develop to offer kings?
What will men seek me for?
*3. Diligence*
*Galatians 6:7-8*
“Do not be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”
*Indices*
Am I still asleep or partly awake but in a sitting position?
Am I lazy?
How am I spending my time and resources?
*Ephesians 6:12*
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual; forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
These are the parliaments that sit in the heavenly realm to make decrees and govern the trajectory of men’s destinies.
*Prayer Point*
Lord, for the rest of this year, my life shall not be subject to forces that mortgage the life and destinies of men.
*4. Familiarity*
*Proverbs 24:10*
“If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.”
*Indices*
Am I resigning to failure and getting used to not experiencing results in my life?
Am I losing the excitement for God’s word and revelations?
Am I becoming discouraged and losing hope?
The parable of The Ten Virgins
- Five wise & Five Foolish
- Intimacy with God: Potential to the overshadowed by the Holy Ghost to bring forth something the world will marvel at
- Both had oil initially. Anointing is spiritual capital
- Bridegroom was delayed
- Delay out of their control
- Battle of attrition
*Prayer Point*
Lord, I reject any assignment of delay or denial programmed to drain your anointing and empowerment in me
*5. Possibility*
*Indices*
Am I living in doubt and second-guessing myself?
Am I doubting the ability and integrity of the God that has called and sent me forth in to the marketplace?
*6. Systems of advantage*
You need a system of advantage more in time of challenges or difficulties
*Indices*
Am I developing and taking advantage of my spiritual gifts?
- Gifts of healing
- Words of wisdom and knowledge
- Gifts of miracles
- Prophecy (ability to speak forth a message from God to comfort, edify and exhort others)
- Uncommon favour
- Honour: Am I becoming so familiar with people and helpers God has placed in my life such that I no longer benefit from the graces upon their life either because of dishonour or unbelief? For example, Abraham and Lot
*7. Instruments of dominion*
*Psalm 18:34-36*
He teachers my hands to war so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. Thou hast also given the shield of thy salvation and thy right hand.
*Indices*
Are the pieces of the whole armour of God fully activated in me?
- Helmet of salvation: Mind of Christ
- Breast of righteousness: Position with and in Christ
- Sword of the spirit: Meditation on God’s word and Revelation
- Belt of truth: Spiritual guidance and counselling by the Holy Spirit
- Shod my feet: Exercising Kingdom Influence (Kingship)
- Praying in the spirit (Priesthood)
*Prayer Point*
Lord, you train my hands to war and teach me to bend a bow. I shall use all resources available to me to strive according to the rules so that I obtain the crown of victory that you have prepared for me this year.
