Tuesday, 28 November 2017
SEEING CHALLENGES IN THE EYE OF VICTORY( APPLYING DYNAMICS OF FAITH)
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ. I feel encouraged to share the word of hope, at a time such as this. The title of the message is: " Seeing challenges in the eye of Victory".
There are people who are in bondage right now, and have lost hope. However, in a season of captivity and bondage, the Lord is saying, I have heard your cry and seen your suffering, I will set you free from your perpetual servitude and oppression. .(Exodus 3vs7-8, Exodus 3vs21-22).
After God has delivered you, it is not easy for the devil to leave easily. Resist the devil he will flee away from you. God is a strategist, he will strategize for you through the red sea. (Exodus 14vs13-17, James 4vs8). The red sea is a place of no return, where you face challenges with an eye of victory and stubborn faith. The Israelites were in a catastrophic situation , when they faced the red see, while being pursued by Egyptians behind. However, because of God's presence, victory was certain.
The Bible says, " And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you today: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
>The situation you are facing right now, you will soon see it no more.
>The demons that are following you today, you will soon see them no more.
"The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace." ( Exodus 14vs14).
>The battle is not yours, it is the Lord's. ( 2 Chronicles 20vs14-15).
Just say I am crossing over to the other side.
>God is about to immobilize the devil, who has been fighting your family.
>God is going to lift a standard for you today.( Isaiah 59 vs 19). Almighty God ( Elshadai) ( Genesis 17vs11)
>God is going to be your revitilizer.
>The steps of a good man are ordered by God ( Psalm 37vs23).
The children of Israel after their release from captivity in Egypt, went through the wilderness.
Wilderness is a place of dryness, scarcity, poverty and desperation.
>The wilderness which you are experiencing now is not going to destroy you.
>Wilderness is a place where God wants to teach you the dynamics of faith.
>It is a place where you will learn to trust and depend on God. ( Proverbs 3vs5-6).
You need to know the dynamics of faith.
>The wilderness is only your classroom where you can learn that water will come out of the rock and manna will come out in the wilderness. ( Exodus vs 8-18; John 6vs 54-63, John 6vs35).
>It is a place where God will teach you the dynamics of faith.
Someone must have the faith of Caleb, who had an eye of victory in the midst of challenges.
He saw victory when others saw giants in the land of Canaan, after they returned from searching the land. ( Numbers 13vs 25-30).
Other people when they saw giants, they considered themselves to be like grasshoppers.
I discourage you from having a grass hopper mentality, by looking down upon yourself.
There are many people with such mentality of inferiority complex.
The problem that you have right now is not the size of your giants.
>The problem is in your mind.
>Small minds cannot understand the dynamics of faith.
>When you call yourself a grass hopper, you are closing the door of deliverance and blessings.
Although, they called you nobody in the past, today you will be delivered from that situation, after reading this message.
You need to re-organise your mind today and talk like a kingdom ruler.
Remember, the wilderness is a place of revelation.
You need more of the word, in order to withstand the giants and storms of life.
When you expose yourself to the word of God, you are exposing yourself to the thinking of God. ( Joshua 1vs8).
You must have the attitude of Caleb and Joshua today, of wanting to cross over to the other side.
You will cross over to your promised land.
>You will cross over to the land of plenty.
>You will cross over to your new job.
>You will cross over to your new marriage.
>You will cross over to your new career.
>You will cross over to your destiny in life.
>You will cross over to your land of divine health and abundance. ( 3 John 1v2).
It is now time for giving the devil eviction order, as you take over the land today in the name of Jesus.
Just say I am crossing over to the other side.
Further study scriptures of hope and victory are: (Ephesians 3vs20, Psalm 30vs5, Isaiah 59vs19, Psalm 91vs1-16, Psalm 23vs1-6, Psalm118vs6-10).
See challenges in the eye of victory, like Caleb, Joshua and David,
When David saw Goliath, he did not see a giant, but he saw victory, through his eye of faith in God.
The Bible says, " Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to the in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.( 1 Samuel 17vs45). I do not know whatever Goliath you are facing today, he will be defeated in the name of Jesus.
The Goliath of poverty, sickness, hatred, unforgiveness, unemployment and marital problem, is defeated in the name of Jesus.
God is able to defeat anything, through the power that is working inside you. ( Ephesians 3vs20).
Remember, greater is he who is in you, than he who is in the world. ( 1 John 4vs4).
See challenges in the eye of victory, because Christ overcame the world and all it's challenges.( John 16vs33). You can also overcome all challenges of this world and storms of life, in Christ Jesus, who is in you, the hope of glory.( Colossians 1vs26-27).
May God richly bless you all.
Evangelist Fanuel Masikati
Email:Divinerevelations7@gmail.com
Cell:263778495363
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
DON'T TIRE TO DO GOOD
Greetings in the name Jesus! In introducing my subject, I want to say in life there are people who are naturally good in helping other people , as well as doing good things in many areas of their lives. The subject I am talking about is entitled: ' Don't Tire to Do Good".
The Bible in Galatians 6vs 9-10, reminds us that we should not be tired in doing good or helping other people.
We should be generous and kind to other people, including our family members, as well as our neighbours.( 1 Timothy 5v8, John 13:34-35)
Remember, being prosperous means a lot more than amassing material wealth, it involves being able to take care of yourself, as well as helping others.
The scripture says, " And God is able to make all grace ( every favour and earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so that you may always and under all circumstances and whatever the need be self sufficient ( possessing enough to require no aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation).As it is written, He ( the benevolent person) scatters abroad; He gives to the poor, His deeds of justice and goodness and kindness and benevolence will go on and endure forever!" ( 2 Corinthians 9 vs8-9).
A prosperous man finds true joy and excitement in being able to reach out and extend love to others.
He is of a benevolent spirit, quick to give and derives satisfaction from helping others become prosperous. So if you want to know someone who is truly successful, find out how many people he has helped to become successful.
Some people, however, have had terrible experiences in trying to help others. They helped people start out well in life, probably they helped to eventually turn against them. So they got bitter and decided never to help anyone anymore. No, that is not the way of Christ.
Luke 6vs35 says, " But love ye your enemies and do good and lend, hoping for nothing again and your reward shall be great and ye shall be the children of the Highest, for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil."
Don't get bitter to the point you give up helping others, even when they prove to be undeserving of your help. Your unique gift is in your ability to render help to others and help them make their dreams come true, in spite of themselves. The Bible says, " If you have the gift of helping others, do it with strength that God supplies....." ( 1 Peter 4vs 11).
Keep helping others, whether or not they remember you or reciprocate your kindness. As you do, God will keep increasing you and multiplying your ability to be a blessing.
We are God's born again children, who carry Christ's love inside us and therefore should have the love to give and do good to other people, as God demonstrated the same love to us by offering His only begotten son to die for our sins. ( John 3vs16, 1 John 4:7-11).
Acts 10vs38 says, " How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and power, who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him."
Christ never got tired of doing good, in all His ministry life, while He was still here on earth and He continues to do good even today, because He is the same yesterday, today and forever. ( Hebrews 13vs8). Don't tire to do good!
Do not let fear, doubt, unbelief, resentment and bitterness hinder you from your ministry as a blesser, a giver and lifter of others.
Always be excited and exuberant with faith, knowing that God is the one who rewards you for your kindness and labour of love towards others.
There is also a reward for kindness and doing good to others, of long life ( Proverbs 22vs4).
Remember the Bible talks of a certain woman named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas, a woman who was full of good works and alms deeds, which she did who was raised after she had died as many people pleaded with Peter for her to be raised from the dead. Your good works will always follow you.
The woman was rewarded for her good works by being raised from the dead. Tabitha helped the widows and the poor by giving them coats and garments which she made.
So we should not tire to do good, because in due season we shall be rewarded.
The scripture also says, " For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which you have shewed towards his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister." ( Hebrews 6vs10).
Keep on doing good. "Don't tire to do good.
May God richly bless you all, as you read this message.
Evangelist Fanuel Masikati
Email: Divinerevelatons7@gmail.com
Cell: 263778495363
Monday, 13 November 2017
UNMMOVABLE FAITH AND COMMITMENT
Greetings in the name of Jesus. I am excited to share a message entitled: "Unmmovable faith and Commitment". There are times in life when we face immense opposition in the world we live in, as a way of trying to test our faith. ( 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 1:2-6).
We all know the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Not only did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego have faith, but they were committed to that faith, no matter what.
You see, it was a statement of faith when they said, " If you throw us into the fire, our God Whom we serve is able to deliver us from the fiery furnace and will deliver us out of your hand." ( Daniel 3:17). Then they followed their statement of faith by stating their commitment: " But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up" ( Daniel 3:18).
These three had stubborn and Unmmovable faith. Their faith was exhibited in their belief that God was going to deliver them out of the fire. But their commitment to God was so strong that even if He didn't deliver them, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego still wouldn't compromise and bow to the idol.
What a commitment! We need this kind of commitment and faith. They were going to continue to serve the Lord their God, no matter what. They were prepared and committed to go through fire in serving their Lord.
How many of us have this kind of faith and commitment today? People are easily shaken and moved by small things. But those who trust in God will never be shaken or moved. ( Psalm 125:1-2). People of God, it takes this kind of commitment to live a godly life in this world.
Yes, it is very important to have faith in God. But you do not need only faith, you need commitment as well. You must be as committed as Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
You must be determined to live for God, even if you are the only one doing so. You must be determined to remain faithful to God without compromise. When some people are in the midst of challenges and and problems, they sometimes compromise their faith, in order to satisfy their immediate, pressing needs and desires. ( Isaih 43:1-3, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 8:35-39). Trust in the Lord, with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding. in everything, ask the Lord, He will direct your ways. ( Proverbs 3:5-6). Trust, Commit and believe, you will never be disappointed.
What shall separate us from the love of God? Nothing ! Above all challenges and storms of life, we are more than conquerors. Let us remain committed in our faith. Remember, " Without faith it is impossible to please God............" ( Hebrews 11:6).
Be committed and determined to serve God without fear or doubt.
Remember, you have not been given the spirit of fear, but of love , power and sound mind. ( 2 Timothy 1:7). So do not fear anyone, save God. Respect people, but don't fear them. If God is on your side, what can man do to you and who can be against you? ( Romans 8:31, Psalm 118:5-10). No One! Be unmovable and unshaken, because greater is He who is in you, than he who is in the world. ( 1 John 4:4, Hebrews 12:26-28). Jesus Christ is your hope of glory. { Colossians !:26-27).
May God richly bless you all!
Evangelist Fanuel Masikati
Email: Divinerevelations7@gmail.com@gmail.com
Cell: 263778495363.
Sunday, 29 October 2017
THE REDEEMER HAS COME
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! As I was just reading the story of the "Good Samaritan " in Luke 10vs 30-35, the Holy Spirit dropped something in my spirit to share. This is a common passage of scripture, where Jesus was teaching about relationships. The message I want to share is entitled "The Redeemer Has Come!"
Jesus said a man fell upon robbers who beat him and left him for dead. Man is made of spirit and flesh. When sin came in, it left us spiritually dead, so the other half side of the man was dead. If this man had failed to get attention on time, the other half would have eventually died as well.
If the Spirit is dead, your flesh doesn't last, it also dies.
While this man was in this condition, there came a priest who passed by on the other side. Later on there came again a Levite who also passed by on the other side. These two were going to church, but had no time for a stranger and desperate person.
However, after the two men of God had both passed, there came a Samaritan who didn't pass on the other side.
He came to him and bandaged the wounded man's wounds and poured oil and wine on him.
He came to him and bandaged the wounded man's wounds and poured oil and wine on him.
The priest when he came he had no solution for the wounds and state of the wounded man. The priest represents a church. No church can pull you out of sin. That's the reason why some commit adultery, fornicate, lie, steal and do all sorts of things and still go to church every Sunday.
Some of us have positions in church, we sit in front chairs and in sin we command front positions. Church is not the answer to a sinner. It passes on the other side. That is a priest - a person of law. Law has no compassion and love.
Then came a Levite who also did the same as the priest. A Levite represents a pastor. Again the pastor is not an answer to the sinner. We all sin, but we have our pastors who pray for us, yet we live in sin. Having a pastor or Church doesn't guarantee one peace of the presence of God. We all need Jesus to survive storms of life.
After the priest and the Levite had gone past, there came one who belonged to another country, a good Samaritan. He disembarked from his horse/ mule and attended to the wounds of the wounded man. The man was not empty handed, he had oil, which represents the Holy Spirit and wine, which is the word of God (Matthew 4vs4).The man had money as well, which is the provision from God. Ecclesiastes 10:19 says, " .........money answereth all things."
A spiritually dead person, before anything, needs the word of God and the Holy Spirit. Don't ever make a mistake of establishing your relationship with the church and pastor, before receiving Jesus first.
The Bible says, when he saw him he had compassion. When Jesus saw us wounded by the devil and left for dead, he had compassion and left his kingdom to attend to our wounds. When he was attending to the man he identified with him and put him on his own mule/ horse. Jesus Christ didn't only take us out of sin, he also put us in His kingdom. That is on his own mule. Remember, King David put Solomon in his own rule.
It is only the word of God that raises a dead man. That is wine. ( Psalm 107vs20, Acts 3vs 5-7). That is the reason Jesus in His first miracle, turned water into wine. If a dead man receives wine he resurrects. And if he resurrects and gets oil , he shines.
He was then taken to an Inn, that is now the church. So its Jesus first, then church later. We have many people that are in Church without Jesus. This is why there is no increase and growth in the body of Christ.
A church attends to the people who are brought by Jesus. In Acts 2vs41-44 the Bible says, they continued together breaking bread and fellowshipping and the Lord added many to the church. ( Acts 2vs46-47). Pastors can only shepherd and look after people who are saved by Jesus Christ.
The Samaritan even paid two denari to the Inn keeper. So let me preach the gospel of Jesus, I have two denari from the Lord. Wine, oil, the Samaritan's mule and the denari and then the Inn, the devil has no chance, you shall live again.
Your marriage is being revived and restored again.
Your business is coming up again.
You will make it in this land of the living, before you go to heaven or depart mother earth. ( Psalm 27vs13-14).
Your health will be restored again. ( Joel 2vs25-27)
Your dignity shall be restored again.
Your work is coming up again.
Your relationship is being restored again.
You are now riding upon the Samaritan's mule, no - one shall stop you.
You have been marred and scarred all over, but now the wounds have been healed and cleansed by Jesus's precious blood. ( 1John 1vs7).
Broken hearted people's spirits have healed and comforted by the Redeemer. ( Jesus the good Samaritan). ( Psalm 34vs17-19).
A Redeemer has come, one who does not choose your colour, education, tribe, race and status, but loves and cares for us all.
When Jesus comes in your life, things change and there will be a turn around in your life.
Come as you are into the Inn ( church).
Jesus is waiting is to attend to you all the time ( MATTHEW 11vs28-30).
In whatever condition you are in, he accepts and cares for you as you are.( Isaiah 1:18).
Cast all your cares upon Him, He will sustain and take care of you ( ! Peter 5vs7, Psalm 55vs22).
Be restored, comforted and encouraged in the name of Jesus.
May God richly bless you all!
Evangelist Fanuel Masikati
Email:Divinerevelations7@gmail.com
Cell:263778495363
He was then taken to an Inn, that is now the church. So its Jesus first, then church later. We have many people that are in Church without Jesus. This is why there is no increase and growth in the body of Christ.
A church attends to the people who are brought by Jesus. In Acts 2vs41-44 the Bible says, they continued together breaking bread and fellowshipping and the Lord added many to the church. ( Acts 2vs46-47). Pastors can only shepherd and look after people who are saved by Jesus Christ.
The Samaritan even paid two denari to the Inn keeper. So let me preach the gospel of Jesus, I have two denari from the Lord. Wine, oil, the Samaritan's mule and the denari and then the Inn, the devil has no chance, you shall live again.
Your marriage is being revived and restored again.
Your business is coming up again.
You will make it in this land of the living, before you go to heaven or depart mother earth. ( Psalm 27vs13-14).
Your health will be restored again. ( Joel 2vs25-27)
Your dignity shall be restored again.
Your work is coming up again.
Your relationship is being restored again.
You are now riding upon the Samaritan's mule, no - one shall stop you.
You have been marred and scarred all over, but now the wounds have been healed and cleansed by Jesus's precious blood. ( 1John 1vs7).
Broken hearted people's spirits have healed and comforted by the Redeemer. ( Jesus the good Samaritan). ( Psalm 34vs17-19).
A Redeemer has come, one who does not choose your colour, education, tribe, race and status, but loves and cares for us all.
When Jesus comes in your life, things change and there will be a turn around in your life.
Come as you are into the Inn ( church).
Jesus is waiting is to attend to you all the time ( MATTHEW 11vs28-30).
In whatever condition you are in, he accepts and cares for you as you are.( Isaiah 1:18).
Cast all your cares upon Him, He will sustain and take care of you ( ! Peter 5vs7, Psalm 55vs22).
Be restored, comforted and encouraged in the name of Jesus.
May God richly bless you all!
Evangelist Fanuel Masikati
Email:Divinerevelations7@gmail.com
Cell:263778495363
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
FORGIVENESS
Greetings in the name of Jesus. In introducing the above subject of forgiveness, I want to mention that because of many people who are offended and hurt , due to different offenses in life, some people are failing to forgive and forget. Forgiveness is very crucial and important in our spiritual journey. Unforgiveness is usually triggered by an offense which causes anger and bitterness.
The Bible says, " Be ye angry and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wraths neither give place to the devil. ( Ephesians 4vs26-27).
It is necessary that we break the cycle of offense, which causes unforgiveness and bitterness.
Many marriages, homes, families and churches have been divided because of offense. Sadly, this cycle continues because the offended person rarely realizes that they are the problem.
Unforgiveness is often triggered by an offense, anger and bitterness, leading many people to have scars in their hearts and fail to forgive and forget.
We should avoid corrupt communication which provokes anger, and whatever comes out of our mouths must be edifying and building one another. ( Ephesians 4vs29).
Let us not grieve the Holy Spirit by our corrupt communication and anger ( Ephesians 30).
" Let all bitterness and wrath and anger, and clamour and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice. and be kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you" ( Ephesians 4vs31-32).
Jesus said in Matthew 18vs7, that offenses will come. The issue is not whether or not offenses will come, but how we handle them. To hold onto an offense brings unforgiveness, pain division and destruction. Releasing the offense and " letting it go" will bring peace and unity. God's plan for the believer is to live offense -free.
We need to be liberated from the fear of hurt and allow ourselves to enjoy the blessings of God. Learn how you can be released from the cycle of offense. Try to accept rebuke, correction and advice, in order to develop the fruits of the spirit, that will enable you to forgive yourself first and other people. ( 2 Timothy 3vs 16, Galatians 5vs22-23).
To understand how to deal with the spirit of offense and break the cycle of offense you must know:
> How to deal with offense people.
>Offense keeps us from fulfilling God's plan in our lives.
>Offense carries serious repercussions that affect every aspect of our lives.
>Reasons why we get offended.
>How to release offense.
>How to keep from being offended.
It is important to know that offended people are everywhere - they are not only in the world, they are also in the church. No matter where you go in life, you can meet someone who is upset and offended.
Because offense is such a widespread problem, Satan uses it as a tool to detour or derail believers from what God has called them to do. Many people have destroyed their families, relationships, plans and visions because of unforgiveness that was caused by offense and anger.
The Greek word used for offense in the New Testament is "Skandalon" which can be translated "bait stick".
Offense is Satan's bait stick that allows him to destroy your life.
As long as you are determined to the offense, your freedom will escape you. While you desperately cling to the bait, the devil effortlessly moves in with death and destruction.
The devil will instil fear and hurt in you, bitterness which leads to stress, fatigue, high blood pressure, hypertension and sugar diabetes. This is the bait that is destroying many people.
As I continue with the subject of forgiveness, I want to define what forgiveness is about?
What is the definition for forgiveness?
Answer:-
The definition of forgiveness could be -giving up my right to hurt you, for hurting me. It is impossible to live on this earth planet without getting hurt, offended, misunderstood, lied to, and rejected.
Learning how to respond properly is one of the basics of the Christian life. The word forgive means to wipe the state clean, to pardon, to cancel a debt. ( Colossians 2vs13-14).
When we wrong someone, we seek his or her forgiveness in order for the relationship to be restored.
It is important to remember that forgiveness is not granted because a person deserves to be forgiven. Instead, it is an act of love, mercy, and grace. If you love someone you will forgive and show mercy and compassion towards one another. ( 1 John 4vs7-18).
How we act towards that person may change. It doesn't mean we will put ourselves back into a harmful situation or that we suddenly accept or approve of the person's continued wrong behaviour. It simply means we release them from the wrong they committed against us.
We forgive them because God forgave us (Ephesians 4vs31-32, Romans 5vs8). What does God say about forgiveness?
The Bible gives much instruction when it comes to forgiveness,
We forgive because we have been forgiven by God ( Isaiah 43vs25, Ephesians 4vs32). We forgive in obedience to God (Matthew 6vs14-15, Romans 12vs14-18).
We forgive others to gain control of our lives from hurt emotions ( Genesis 4vs 1-8, Genesis 45vs1-8). If you haven't forgiven you do not have full control of your life. The person who offended you will control your life, peace, joy and freedom. We forgive so that we won't become bitter and defile those around us ( Hebrews 12vs 14-15).
What if I feel like forgiving others?
There are times we do not feel like forgiving those who have wronged us. It is easier to act our way into feeling than to feel our way into acting. Having a nature of not forgiving others brings about bitterness and bitterness has been linked to stress -related illnesses by some medical researchers. Some of the diseases caused by unforgiveness are high blood pressure and hypertension, stress and depression, as I mentioned earlier on.
Remember, depression are thinking thoughts that can weigh you out and destroy your health and ego. By forgiving others, we free ourselves spiritually and emotionally.
Forgiveness is an act of our own personal will in obedience and submission, to God's will trusting God to bring emotional healing. ( Proverbs 22:4, Hebrews 4vs16).
How can I help those struggling with forgiveness?
People who have experienced abuse, trauma or loss need time to sort things out and let God bring them to the place of forgiveness in His time. God's timing is always the right time for each individual.
The act of forgiving others is between us and God. The only time we need to forgive a person face to face is at the moment we are asked by that person to forgive them for hurt they have caused.( Matthew 18vs25-35; Psalm 43vs25).
There are things we can do to help those struggling with forgiveness of others. We can support them with encouraging words and listening to them. Taking our time and being gentle with them will allow them to progress through the steps of forgiveness the way God wants them to proceed.
The devil wants to steal your joy and peace, he wants to destroy your vision and future plans, he wants to kill your opportunities, and kill all your hope and purpose for life. ( John 10vs10).
Remember, Satan has no new strategies - he uses the same old tactics to prevent Christians from producing fruit. And because offense prevents God from moving freely in your life, it has become one of Satan's most effective strategies. Whether you realize it or not, hurt and offense are designed specifically to prevent the Holy Spirit from bringing God's blessing in your life ( 2 Corinthians 2vs 11-18, Isaiah 59vs 1-4, 19.
Offense stops the blessing of God. Jesus expressed the benefit of remaining unaffected by offense in order to receive our breakthrough and worship the Lord freely. ( Matthew 11vs4-6).
Offense comes with a purpose and a number of objectives. The devil will bring offense in order to destroy you, your anointing, your marriage, your family, your finances, and your friendships.
Another reason offense comes is to disrupt your communion with God.
Mark 11vs25 says, " And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses".
This verse clearly reveals the connection between forgiving others and being forgiven by
God. Offense will not only produce a barrier between you and God which hinders your prayer life, it will keep you in a constant state of being upset towards the person who has offended you.
Many times, the person with whom you are angry doesn't even realize that they have done something to hurt you. So while you are being eaten up with hurt and unforgiveness, they remain care-free. However, the issue is not whether the hurt was intentional or not, what matters instead is that unforgiveness and offense are not allowed to take root in your life.
The third reason the devil brings offense into your life is to steal the word of God that has been sown in your heart. ( Mark 4vs14-17). After the word of God has been sown in your heart, the devil will immediately bring trials, tribulations, and persecution for one purpose, to steal the word of God before it takes root.
The Greek word "Skandalizo" is not only translated "offend," but also "stumble". That means when someone is offended, there is a stumbling block in their path, prohibiting any advancement.
Although these people receive the word with gladness, they have no root in themselves, (Mark 6vs2-5, Matthew 7vs11).
Unforgiveness is one of the many reasons for offense, - such as being oversensitive - People who are overly sensitive are easily offended-making everyone nearly feel like they must walk on egg shells, there is also unrealistic expectations -Another person who is easily offended is one with a root of bitterness - falling victim to unrealistic or unfulfilled expectations.
Rebellion -Someone with a spirit of rebellion , who refuses to submit to any form of biblical correction or authority, can succumb to offense. There is also the critical spirit - still, others harbour a critical spirit -finding fault with everyone and everything.
Most people who refuse to forgive or even release the offense, have so much pride that they don't truthfully see themselves.
We need to keep our hearts clean from offense, so that we can serve the Lord freely and joyfully.
( Proverbs 4vs23, Jeremiah 17vs9-10, Psalm 51vs10-17).
A person who keeps an offense in their heart is in prison and lives in a cage because of unforgiveness. Such a person has no freedom and peace.
Let us forgive and forget, as the Lord forgave us and does not remember our past ( Colossians 2vs12-14, Isaiah 43vs25).
In conclusion, I pray that the Holy Spirit, may help us to release everything from our hearts, which may be hindering our prayer life right now, in the name of Jesus - Amen!
May God richly bless you all !!
Evangelist Fanuel Masikati
Divinerevelations7@gmail.com
Cell:263778495363
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Monday, 2 October 2017
GOD'S WORD IS TRANSFORMATIVE
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! I am delighted to share the message entitled:" God's Word is Transformative." The word of God is the nutrition and vitamin for our spiritual sustenance and survival. The word of God transforms the thinking and behaviour of all living beings.
It has the power to change the way we think, talk, behave, walk and relate with other people.
What is to transform?
To transform is:-
>To change in form, appearance, or structure, metamorphose.
>To change in condition, nature, or character, convert - like Saul who later changed to Paul, is a good example of a convert who changed
in character and behaviour. ( Acts 9vs1-10).
>To increase or decrease (voltage and current characteristics) as by means of a transformer.
.>To change the form of (a figure, expression etc. ) without in general changing the value.
>To change into another form of energy.
>To undergo a change in form, appearance, or character, become transformed.
What is transformation?
Transformation is:-
>The act or process of transforming.
>The state of being transformed.
>The change in form, appearance, nature, or character.
Therefore, it means that when we talk of transformation or metamorphosis, is a complete change of form, structure or substance or it can also refer to any total change in appearance, character or behaviour, a person , thing or chemical process.
The Bible in Acts 11vs25-26, says Then Barnabas went on to Tarsus to look for Saul. When he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. Both of them stayed there with the church for a full year, teaching large crowds of people. ( It was at Antioch that the believers were first called Christians)."
( Transformation took place as believers were given a new name).
So people were transformed by the preaching of the word of God and as a result they repented, believed and were born again as new creatures. ( 2 Corinthians 5vs17). The Bible says when we are in Christ we become new creation and all things of the past are passed ad we are transformed to become Christians. ( New Life, New Beginning).
Remember, faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. ( Romans 10vs17).
However, it is pertinent to mention that although the word of God is transformative, the process of transformation takes place within a period of time, as people continue to feed on the word of God.
Salvation is a one time experience, but spiritual life is a life time experience.
The word of God if obeyed can bring healing to our bodies. ( Proverbs 4vs23). The word of God can bring deliverance and restoration.( Luke 4vs18vs19, Matthew 4vs23-24).
When the word of God is preached, people hear the word, understand it, accept it and then act on the word as a response to its effectiveness to our lives being transformed and changed.
Jesus in John 15vs 5-7, says " Yes, I am the vine, you are the branches, those who remain in me and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing". Jesus Christ is the word, truth and he is the bread of life, that transforms our lives ( John 6vs35).
Be careful on what you feed your spirit with.
A transformed Christian bears fruits and some of the fruits are love, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. However, as the word penetrates our minds and hearts as well as our whole bodies we are able to subject the desires of our flesh, under the power of the Holy Spirit. ( Galatians 5vs16-23).
In Romans 12vs2, the Bible says, "Don't copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you , which is good and pleasing and perfect," ( NLT).
Brethren, there are systems and patterns of this world which destroy God's people, if they are not transformed by the word of God. People of the world have certain behaviour patterns and habits as well as fashions which some Christians are also caught in or trapped by the so called fashion and end up behaving as people of the circular world. The kind of language, behaviour, hair styles and dressing and entertainments, do not befit Christians who claim to be born again. ( Acts 26vs20).
Jesus said although we are in the world we are not of the world as he is not of this world and therefore our character and behaviour must imitate Christ who is the visible image of the invisible God. ( Philippians 2vs5-11). We should have the mind of Christ ( 1 Corinthians 11vs1).
It is important to note that our minds are a battlefield and we have to renew our minds with the word of God. The Bible says, " We use God's mighty weapon not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that prevents people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ. And after you have become fully obedient, we will push everyone who remains obedient. ( 2 Corinthians 10vs4-6).
The mind is a battlefield of arguments and strongholds, that prevent or fight against God's word that is meant to transform us from the pattern and systems of this world.
We must continue to feed our spirits and minds with the word of God. ( Joshua 1vs8, Colossians 3vs16, Matthew 12vs34-37).
The Bible says, " For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires."( Hebrews 4vs12 NLT).
Jesus said, " the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life." ( John6vs6vs63 NLT). This means that if the word is spirit, it has the ability to penetrate anywhere inside our bodies and deal with any part of our bodies, bringing transformation to our being. If the body needs healing, deliverance, peace, comfort, spiritual growth and change of behaviour and character the word of God is transformative and can create in us a new person with new character and behaviour.
When we talk of a two-edged sword cutting between soul and spirit, we are referring to the word delivering your mind and your unborn again spirit, rebellious spirit, by the word. All demonic influences and powers of darkness affecting your lives are totally removed and destroyed.
You must desire and treasure the word of God all the time. Job said, "I have not departed from his commands, but have treasured his words more than daily food' ( Job 23vs12,NLT). It means for the word to totally transform you it must become your daily food. ( Matthew 4vs4). You can as a transformed and totally delivered Christian resist the influence of Satan, if you are well equipped with the word. Desire more of the word than food!
Psalm 42vs1-2 says, " As a dear longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God". I thirst for God, God the living God. When can I go and stand before him? ( NLT)
The word of God transforms you into becoming a Christian by behaviour and character. The word of God can transform your family, society, and country at large. ( 2 Chronicles 7:14). The word of God can heal our land and economy.
Your prayer today should be that you must ask God to give you the power to desire more of his word, so that your behaviour and faith can be transformed to a true Christian.
Jesus said God is spirit and those who desire to worship him, must worship in spirit and in truth". ( John 4vs 23-24).
I sense in the spirit right now as I write this message, that there are people who sleep when they are reading the Bible, but when you give the same people a novel they are able to read and finish it without falling asleep. Such people need deliverance and the Holy Spirit to fill them so that they can be transformed and revived.( John 14vs26, John 15vs26, John 16vs13).
In conclusion, I want to say that when you begin to love the Lord with all that is within you, it will be a sign of total rejuvenation, revitalization and re-invigoration and restoration to a true full Christian. ( Mark 12vs30, Psalm 103vs1-6).
Your mind, ears, eyes, tongue, hands, and all other organs within you, need to be totally delivered and transformed ( Galatians 5vs16, Romans 8vs5-11, Colossians 4vs2, Colossians 3vs
May the Lord give you a new heart and put in a new spirit in you. Let the Holy Spirit through the power of God's word take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. May the Lord also put his spirit in you, so that you will follow his decrees and be careful to obey his word, ( Ezekiel 36vs25-27).
Let me end by saying, from today onwards, your focus and priority, must be to seek God's Kingdom and his righteousness and all other things will be given unto you, when you are transformed by his word. ( Matthew 6vs33).
Remember, God's word is transformative!
May God richly bless you.
Evangelist Fanuel Masikati
Email:Divinerevelations7@gmail.com
Cell:263778495363
Thursday, 21 September 2017
UNGODLY ANGER
SHALOM! I just want to share a message entitled : "UNGODLY ANGER." Anger is an emotion often characterized by feelings of great displeasure, indignation, hostility, wrath, and vengeance.
Many times anger is how we express our dissatisfaction with life. It is the fruit of rotten roots, and it steals our joy. " Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry for anger resteth in the bosom of fools." ( Ecclesiastes 7:9). The Bible also says, " Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice." ( Ephesians 4:31).
Some roots that lead to anger include insecurity, fear of confrontation, and a feeling of being controlled by a job or other people and their problems.
One of the primary roots of anger often sterms from the family. Angry people come from angry families, because they learn from their role models and perpetuate the same behavior in their own lives, eventually passing it on to their children.
If you have anger in your heart or your home, don't feel condemned. In fact, God has equipped us with the feeling and emotion of anger for a reason.
When kept in balance, the emotion of anger serves a good purpose. If we were not able to become angry, we would never know when someone was mistreating us. That is the purpose of anger.
Like pain, it is there to warn us that something is not right. Our job is not so much to try to get rid of anger, but to learn how to handle it. The Word teaches us the proper way to deal with this emotion: " When angry, do not sin, do not ever let your wrath ( your exasperation, your fury or indignation) last until the sun goes down" (Ephesians 4:26).
If you want the great and mighty things God has for you, you must get to the root of your anger and deal with it. God wants to bless you, but anger opens the door for the devil to try to stop those blessings and keep you from accomplishing the will of God in your life.
The Bible says, " Don't give the devil a foothold" ( Ephesians 4:27). Anger can be a barrier to our breakthrough.
Anger is a Spirit that must be controlled, as it may be destructive. Let us strive to control ungodly anger. "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger"( Proverbs15vs1). It is also important to know, how to respond when you are provoked.
" He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city" ( Proverbs 16:32). The scripture also says, " Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?" ( Proverbs 27:4).
We must try by all means to control unrepentant anger, because it is dangerous and harmful. Many people regret after a catastrophic act, caused by ungodly anger, as they only realize the wrong doing, when they are already in jail or hospital. Stop ungodly anger, and repent!
Stay blessed and joyful all the time.
Evangelist Fanuel Masikati
Email:Divinerevelations7@gmail.com
Cell:263778495363
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