Thursday, 01 October 2015
RELEASING THE PAST–YOUR FREEDOM UNTO FULFILMENT
SCRIPTURE: Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus – Philippians 3:13-14
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Your history is not strong enough to fight your destiny.
Today is a strategic day in the history of our Nation, Nigeria. It marks the anniversary of our freedom from the bondage of colonialism. God is interested in the destiny of our Nation, and He is moving us to greater heights.
On a day like this, I want us to look at how a person, a Nation or an organization can be launched into fulfilment by releasing the past or negative experiences and confrontations.
You might have had some negative experiences in life like Joseph (Genesis 37). He was disconnected from his father by his brothers who hated him because of his dreams and his father’s love for him; they put him inside a pit for him to die but God intervened, and afterwards, they sold him into slavery.
He went through many trials but he was not bitter with his brothers; neither was he bitter with God. He released his past, and it was clear at the end, that his challenges only assisted the fulfilment of his destiny.
Just like Joseph, our Nation has passed through confrontations and challenges. This is because behind every glory, there is a story; behind every testimony, there is a test. What you suffered is only because of what you will offer. Your history is not strong enough to fight your destiny.
So, make up your mind to release your past today so you can embrace the future.
Remember this: your history is not strong enough to fight your destiny.
ASSIGNMENT (S):
1. Forgive those who offended you
2. Determine to fulfil destiny despite confrontations.
FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: LOVE YOURSELF
PRAYER: LORD, I receive the grace to release the past. Thank You because I know my destiny will be fulfilled in You, O LORD, in Jesus’ Name.
DAILY READING: Isaiah 62:6 to 65:25, Philippians 2:19 to 3:3, Psalm 73:1 to 28, Proverbs 24:13 to 14
QUOTE: When a person carries the nature or image of the devil in the likeness of bitterness, satan can lay claim on the life of such an individual. Culled from AM I
BITTER? by Dr Becky Enenche.
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