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Wat have you notice on the revival that is breaking forth in the Asian region now?
If u looks closely the youth and campus ministry is enlarging the capacity of the church which in church history have not been seen before. Why is tt so? What are the reasons that God is using us now for?
Questions upon questions... But U see we are one church in two locations. Having missionary trips and planting churches, equipping churches, raising new generations to impact the marketplace, penetrate the marketplace and into the marketplace. How is God moving in this generations?
See the trends? God uses people who choose to let others wants to know God more. Cuz Christianity is a faith of Choice. Refer 1 Cor 2:9.
Gen 26:1-6
Over here we saw How God use Issac in times of difficulty and raise a generation of great faith. God says not to panic nor go back to the past but to STAY!!! To remain in our current situation and work out a solution!!! To be planted in the marketplace and God will prosper you!
Gen 26:12-14
God ask Issac to stay and begin to sow into the land, to stay in the realm of promises and faith in God. SO Issac sowed and reaped becuz he obeyed God's voice by applying creative Hard-work as it is a tough way to sow in a famine land, and it surely need creative ideas to bring forth a harvest!!! God is certain about your prosperity!!!
Gen 26:25
Issac begin to lean on God and build an altar = worship and call on God.
Next he started to build and provide for his family = pitch his tents.
Last he dig the wells = instructed to work.
See the flow, when we put God first, he will provide us the needs to build our r/s with ppl and also enlarge your working capacity to provide and be a blessing.
Gen 28:10-22 Jacob's vow at Bethal
Over here, Jacob see the House of God where there is a ladder connecting the Church and heaven and prayer request are going up and answers to prayer request bringing down. It is also where dreams and visions are birth forth. Miracles and deliverance, healing and salvation are fulfilled. A place where God spoke His Rhema into our lives, and also know God's purpose. And also see the keys to prosperity is when u TITHE!!! and tithe faithfully...
2 Chron 5:13-14 God's glory reveal His character and His excellence and filled the house of God. Building a spiritual altar to God is not just a normal building but a building of spiritual warfare against the devil. The altar also look into the heart on sacrifices.
The altar builds up :
1. Spiritual Maturity = Building people and character.
It is where people living out the great commandment and great commission until you become a generous person in giving to be a blessing on others.
2. Spiritual Revival = Ezra 9:9
With our priority on God, the Holy Spirit brings us into another level and revival break forth but u need to stay connected to God. God will rebuild and bring forth revival when we connect and commit into Him.
3. Spiritual Purpose = Ownership
Ownership is always better den rental. It is important to have the Great Commandment [local church to win the lost], Great Commission [church planting] and the Cultural Mandate [to be an influences in the world as salt and light] in us.
So it is important for us to be contemporary and yet with spiritual depth. To be sophisticated, creative and influential. God loves us no matter who we are but He loves us too much to leave us the same. It is the ability to TITHE and give God the first place and be faithfully tithing into His Kingdom.
7 Benefits of tithing:
1. Our church will continue to be a blessing to others.
2. Heaven will be open over us. God advise is always the best!!!
3. God's blessing is overflowing and prosperity will be upon you and pouring out on you.
4. God's protection from the devil
5. Your hard work will bear fruits.
6. Your investments will bring back good return.
7. Your influences and legacy will filled the earth.