"SO the child grew and became strong in spirit, AND WAS IN THE DESERTS TILL THE DAY OF HIS MANIFESTATION TO ISRAEL."
Luke 1:80 (NKJV)
• A number of points or reasons why a good number of believers are not manifesting according to God's divine purpose for their lives are shared in the first part of this teaching.
- Other points or reasons and the concluding part are shared in this piece—this second part.
IV. Having the devil's properties in your possession would also limit you—hinder you from manifestation (Acts 19:18,19).
- If you had whatever belongs to the devil with you, your Manifestation in the Kingdom would be a mirage:
"YOU CANNOT DRINK THE CUP OF THE LORD AND THE CUP OF DEMONS; YOU CANNOT PARTAKE OF THE LORD'S TABLE AND OF THE TABLE OF DEMONS" (1 Corinthians 10:21). - You cannot manifest with the devil's properties in your life. What you collected from the false prophets, soothsayers, or what was given to you as a protective charm from childhood, by your parents, or whatever; should all be destroyed—before God could manifest His Glory through your life:
18 MANY OF THE BELIEVERS BEGAN TO CONFESS OPENLY AND TELL ALL THE EVIL THINGS THEY HAD DONE. 19 SOME OF THEM WHO HAD USED MAGIC BROUGHT THEIR MAGIC BOOKS AND BURNED THEM BEFORE EVERYONE. THOSE BOOKS WERE WORTH ABOUT FIFTY THOUSAND SILVER COINS. 20 SO IN A POWERFUL WAY THE WORD OF THE LORD KEPT SPREADING AND GROWING" (Acts 19:18–20 New Century Version). - The spreading and the growth of the Word of God could be traced or linked with the genuine repentance, and the renouncement of the devil's properties which those who believed possessed.
- God would not move, or manifest, where the the things of the devil are concealed (Joshua 7:10-12). You cannot be calling for God's help when you have not submitted completely to Him.
- If God did move or work in your life, whilst the property of the devil is still with you, you might attribute the work of God, what God did, to the devil—the magical property of the devil. However, the glory of God would not be shared with idolatry: “I AM THE LORD; THAT IS MY NAME! I WILL NOT GIVE MY GLORY TO ANYONE ELSE, NOR SHARE MY PRAISE WITH CARVED IDOLS" (Isaiah 42:8 NLT).
- Until you put away every power of the devil, his properties with you, you cannot have an access to the power of God for Manifestation.
- Simon the sorcerer in the book of Acts wanted to keep the power he had from the devil and purchase the power to lay hands on people to receive the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:18-23).
- Apostle Peter rebuked him, he taught he could buy with money, the power to lay hands on people as the Apostles did (Acts 8:18-20).
- You cannot manifest with idolatrous power, do away with every property of the enemy, the devil, in your life (Acts 19:19).
V. Visiting Satan's territory:
"THEIR SORROWS SHALL BE MULTIPLIED WHO HASTEN AFTER ANOTHER god; Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, Nor take up their names on my lips" (Psalm 16:4 NKJV).
- If you did go to the devil to seek for help or power, you would end up having multiple sorrows.
- One who professed to be of God cannot afford to go to the devil for help (1 Samuel 28:7-20). What such a person would get would be more than what they bargained for.
Some had been to soothsayers, palm readers, witch doctors, and some had joined cultist groups that claimed to be a Church of Christ; all in the name of looking for helps, protections, powers, or solutions to their problems. All in a bid to succeed in life. - Success does not come that way, It only comes from God. The source of every good and perfect gift is God:
"EVERY GOOD THING GIVEN AND EVERY PERFECT GIFT IS FROM ABOVE; IT COMES DOWN FROM THE FATHER OF LIGHTS [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], IN WHOM THERE IS NO VARIATION [no rising or setting] OR SHADOW CAST BY HIS TURNING [for He is perfect and never changes]" (James 1:17 Amps.). - Thus, you can only manifest by God's divine leadings. Building a strong relationship and communion with Him.
The commitment of whoever would manifest must be unwavering, and his or her submission must be total.
• You will not fail in Jesus' name.
- Should there be any ailment in your body, receive your healing now in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
- Whatever is not planted by God that is working against your health and wellness is cursed and completely uprooted in Jesus' mighty name.
Peace!
STEPS TO SALVATION
• Take notice of this:
IF you are yet to take the step of salvation, that is, yet to be born-again, do it now, tomorrow might be too late (2 Corinthians 6:1,2; Hebrews 3:7,8,15).
a. Acknowledge that you are a sinner and confess your Sins (1 John 1:9); And ask Jesus Christ to come into your life (Revelation 3:20).
b. Confess that you believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is Lord, and that you confess it with your mouth, Thus, you accept Him As your Lord and Saviour (Romans 10:9,10).
c. As you took the steps A and B your name is written in the Book of Life (Philippians 4:3; Revelation 3:8).
- If you took the steps As highlighted above, congratulations, It means you are saved—born-again. Join a Word based 1 in your area and Town or city, and be part of whatever they are doing there. Peace!
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